Planning appeal decision
26 Ivel Gardens, Biggleswade, Central Bedforshire, SG18 0AN
Planning appeal 3344871 at 26 Ivel Gardens, Biggleswade, Central Bedforshire, SG18 0AN (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- SG18 0AN
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2021 Policy HQ1Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2021 Policy EE4Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan 2022 Policy BPD3Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan 2022 Policy BGS1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 136
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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