Planning appeal decision
193 Leagrave High Street, Luton, LU4 0NA
Planning appeal 3274808 at 193 Leagrave High Street, Luton, LU4 0NA (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 5 November 2021 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a 3-bedroom dwelling house
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Murray D
- Postcode
- LU4 0NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would accord with the relevant development plan policies.
The accord with the development plan, supported by the efficient use of land in a sustainable location and achievement of a well-designed place, was not outweighed by any other considerations, indicating that development should be permitted.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP1Policy LLP25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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