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Allowed11 September 20266012021

13 Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EA

Planning appeal 6012021 at 13 Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EA (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 11 September 2026 by Inspector Andrew Fulford, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Class MA of the GPDO, with regard to whether the proposal would satisfy condition MA.2(2)(a) relating to transport impacts of the development, particularly to ensure safe site access.

Change of use of a building from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses)

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Andrew Fulford
Postcode
MK40 4EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Class MA of the GPDO, with regard to whether the proposal would satisfy condition MA.2(2)(a) relating to transport impacts of the development, particularly to ensure safe site access

What decided it

The parking demand arising from the proposed one-bedroom dwelling could be met without undue impact given the extent of unrestricted parking available on Howard Avenue and surrounding streets, and the site's sustainable location with access to public transport.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TR4 of the Framework

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