Planning appeal decision
46 Tavistock Avenue, Bedford, mk452ry
Planning appeal 6003769 at 46 Tavistock Avenue, Bedford, mk452ry (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 11 May 2026 by Inspector Fuller A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 1, 2, 3 and 4 Morris Gardens with particular regard to outlook and daylight.
for the erection of a part single, part two storey rear and first floor side extension with one rear roof light. Creation of front bay window with canopy and extension of existing dropped kerb
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fuller A
- Postcode
- MK45 2RY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 1, 2, 3 and 4 Morris Gardens with particular regard to outlook and daylight
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause clear and unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly at 3 Morris Gardens, through significant worsening of outlook and breach of daylight guidance, conflicting with Policy HQ1 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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