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Dismissed5 July 20213267190

Madina Superstores, 207B Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1DD

Planning appeal 3267190 at Madina Superstores, 207B Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1DD (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2021 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect upon the character and appearance of the area.

removal of existing retractable canopy and erection of single storey front extensions to create additional display areas

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Smith A
Postcode
LU1 1DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The permanent, solid specification of the proposed extension and its projection forward into the streetscene would represent an unsympathetic and visually intrusive addition to the commercial parade, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that outweighs the limited retail benefits.

The limited benefit of additional retail floor space did not outweigh the significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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