®Planning appeal decision
The Marbrook Centre, Phoenix Park, Wyboston, St Neots, Bedfordshire, PE19 8EP
the erection of two, three storey extensions to the rear wings of the existing building to create eight new units
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harding C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of existing occupiers with particular reference to light and outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of existing occupiers through significant loss of sunlight, which would conflict with the development plan and could not be outweighed by the benefits of additional care provision and modest housing contribution.
The benefits of eight additional care units (substantial weight), modest contribution to housing supply (moderate weight), efficient use of previously-developed site, and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm to living conditions through loss of sunlight.
Framework references: 11, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy 32
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.