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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy 39 of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030, Policy RC1 of the Riseley Neighbourhood Plan (2024), Policy LNE1 of the Riseley Neighbourhood Plan (2024)

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