Planning appeal decision
Ideal Food Store, 46 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PB
Planning appeal 3273311 at Ideal Food Store, 46 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PB (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 30 September 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide a suitable housing mix.
erection of first floor side/rear extension and rear loft dormer to create additional one bed flat
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- LU3 1PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide a suitable housing mix
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would accord with the development plan policies requiring new development to preserve or enhance character and provide suitable housing mix, and would not unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area or create unacceptable parking pressures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP15Policy 1Policy 15Policy 25
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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