Planning appeal decision
Rye Hill, Cromwell Hill, Luton, LU2 7PZ
Planning appeal 3269299 at Rye Hill, Cromwell Hill, Luton, LU2 7PZ (Luton Borough Council) was allowed 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.
erection of a two storey building containing 2no two bedroomed flats and works to provide additional car parking space with new vehicular access off Cromwell Hill
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- LU2 7PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect upon the character and appearance of the area
- Whether or not acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development, having particular regard to outlook and access to natural light
- The effect upon the living conditions of adjoining occupiers, having particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would not cause harm to character and appearance, would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, and would not prejudice the privacy of adjoining occupiers, thereby according with the development plan and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP1Policy LLP15Policy LLP25
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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