Planning appeal decision
9a Bayham Close, Abbey Fields, Elstow, MK42 9GF
Planning appeal 3336759 at 9a Bayham Close, Abbey Fields, Elstow, MK42 9GF (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the relocation of a 1.8m high fence
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- MK42 9GF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The fence's positioning retained sufficient landscaping and was adequately screened by existing vegetation, such that it did not adversely affect the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28S (i)Policy 28S (ii)Policy 29 (ii)Policy 30 (i)Policy 30 (ii)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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