Planning appeal decision
54 Grantham Road, Luton, LU4 8JY
Planning appeal 3273512 at 54 Grantham Road, Luton, LU4 8JY (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 August 2021 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and street scene.
loft conversion, internal alterations, extension as porch and garage
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- LU4 8JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and street scene
What decided it
The proposed front extension and large areas of glazing would make the dwelling appear unduly prominent and obtrusive, significantly harming the character and appearance of the building and street scene through disruption of the general design uniformity of Grantham Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP1LLP19LLP25
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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