26 Ivel Gardens, BIGGLESWADE, Central Bedforshire, SG18 0AN

erection of part single and part two storey front extension

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Marshall E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
The impact of the proposal upon the adjacent Lime tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order

What decided it

The proposal would result in two-storey built form projecting forward of the existing elevation, creating a dominant, awkward and visually uncharacteristic addition that would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy HQ1, Policy BPD3 and paragraph 135 of the NPPF.

Framework references: 135, 136

Plan policies cited: Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2021 Policy HQ1, Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2021 Policy EE4, Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan 2022 Policy BPD3, Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan 2022 Policy BGS1

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