Planning appeal decision
16 Stanley Road, Streatley, Luton, LU3 3PW
Planning appeal 3267541 at 16 Stanley Road, Streatley, Luton, LU3 3PW (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 30 September 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property and area.
Installation of steel railings around a roof terrace to the rear of the dwelling
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- LU3 3PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property and area
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupants with regard to privacy
What decided it
The development results in significant and unacceptable loss of privacy for neighbouring occupiers through direct overlooking of their conservatories and gardens, contrary to Policy HQ1 and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1Policy BE8Policy H8
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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