®Planning appeal decision
135 High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3SQ
the demolition of existing and redevelopment as four self- contained residential one bed units. This
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Courtney T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Dunstable Conservation Area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to a loss of light, outlook and privacy
- whether the development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants with particular regard to internal space, access to light, privacy and outlook
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area, combined with significant adverse impacts on neighbouring and future occupants' living conditions and failure to meet space standards, demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply.
The moderate weight given to housing supply and front elevation improvements was outweighed by the great weight required to be given to conservation of the heritage asset and the significant harm to neighbouring and future occupants' living conditions, resulting in dismissal.
Framework references: 197, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy HQ1, Policy HE3, Policy H2
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