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Allowed14 March 20253350559

Smorrall Petrol Station & Store, 259 Smorrall Lane, Bedworth, CV12 0LQ

Planning appeal 3350559 at Smorrall Petrol Station & Store, 259 Smorrall Lane, Bedworth, CV12 0LQ (Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council) was allowed on 14 March 2025 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of existing single storey side garage and rear storage building and construction of a new single storey rear extension to form a store and part first floor side extension to residential accommodation

Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Worley E
Postcode
CV12 0LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of the occupiers of 261 Smorrall Lane with particular regard to outlook and light to the outdoor amenity space to the rear of the property

What decided it

The modest scale, height and design of the extensions, combined with the specific site circumstances including the neighbouring lean-to structure and pergola, meant the development would not harm character and appearance or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE3

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