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Dismissed17 January 20253350014

6 Bridge View, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5FT

Planning appeal 3350014 at 6 Bridge View, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5FT (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 17 January 2025 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the existing built form of the dwelling and the setting of the local and wider area.

to erect external timber and composite staircase to the rear of the property to allow access to enclosed back garden and also additional fire escape, by removing the first storey window and replacing with door to allow access onto staircase (Retrospective application)

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Marshall E
Postcode
SG17 5FT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal upon the existing built form of the dwelling and the setting of the local and wider area
  • Neighbouring residential amenity with regard to overlooking and loss of privacy

What decided it

The staircase would result in unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to the adjacent property, and any screening to mitigate this would further exacerbate the unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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