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Conditions or Reasons for Planning Application - CB/25/00125/LB

Conditions or Reasons:

1) The proposed extension, by reason of its excessive scale, massing and bulk, particularly its depth, would fail to be a sympathetic, proportionate and subservient addition to the property. Therefore, the extension would result in harm to the historic significance and character of the listed building by dominating the building and detracting from its original character. The level of harm to the designated heritage asset would be considered less than substantial, however, there are no public benefits that would outweigh the harm identified. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies HQ1 and HE3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Sections 12 and 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

2) Insufficient information has been provided regarding the scale and design of the proposed air source heat pump and its means of connection and any internal works associated with its installation. As such, on the basis of the information provided, the Local Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the installation of this apparatus would preserve or enhance the character and significance of the listed building. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies HQ1 and HE3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Sections 12 and 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

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