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Allowed28 April 20266003724

The Bungalow, Rotten Row, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1EJ

Planning appeal 6003724 at The Bungalow, Rotten Row, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1EJ (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 28 April 2026 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on protected trees.

erection of two detached two storey dwellings, erection of three double garages (one to serve the existing dwelling) demolition of outbuilding and creation of new access without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 09/00165/FUL, dated 8 December 2009

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Gardner L
Postcode
MK44 1EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on protected trees

What decided it

The Inspector concluded that the variation of the condition would have an acceptable effect on character and appearance, including protected trees, with no material considerations indicating the appeal should be determined other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 39 of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030Policy RC1 of the Riseley Neighbourhood Plan (2024)Policy LNE1 of the Riseley Neighbourhood Plan (2024)

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