6 North Bridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DN

Planning appeal 3355328 at 6 North Bridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DN (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 17 April 2025 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would i) preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.

the installation of a commercial flue, its ducting surrounding enclosure, external window and doors alterations

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Smith H
Postcode: SG17 5DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would i) preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to odours
the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building and Conservation Area caused by the visually intrusive flue structure outweighed the moderate public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HE3Policy HQ1Policy CC8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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