Planning appeal decision
54 Swasedale Road, Luton, LU3 2UD
Planning appeal 3266744 at 54 Swasedale Road, Luton, LU3 2UD (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2021 by Inspector Euan FS Pearson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area.
Erect loft conversion with rear dormer, hip to gable roof to include 5 front velux windows following approved scheme for erection of single storey front/side extensions with two storey side and front extension, and alteration from flat roof to hipped roof with alterations to front elevation including changes to fenestration detailing
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Euan FS Pearson
- Postcode
- LU3 2UD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The scale, design and bulk of the roof alteration and rear dormer would unbalance the appearance of the row and cause harmful detracting features in the street scene, conflicting with development plan policies on design quality and character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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