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Dismissed11 August 20266010996

4 Lancaster Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UA

Planning appeal 6010996 at 4 Lancaster Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UA (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2026 by Inspector K E Down, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed two storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the semi-detached pair, the street scene and the surrounding area.

a two storey side and single storey rear extension, permeable paving, PV panels and an air source heat pump

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K E Down
Postcode
MK42 0UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed two storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the semi-detached pair, the street scene and the surrounding area

What decided it

The two storey side extension, despite acceptable design, would have a materially detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the street scene by reducing the spacious gap between properties and appearing prominent and overbearing, conflicting with Policies 28S, 29, and 30 of the Bedford Borough Local Plan, 2030.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 28SPolicy 29Policy 30

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