Planning appeal decision
Rear of 737-739 Dunstable Road, Luton , LU4 0HL
Planning appeal 3276896 at Rear of 737-739 Dunstable Road, Luton , LU4 0HL (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 28 February 2022 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of one (two-bedroom) bungalow and a two-storey building comprising five flats (4 x two-bedroom units and 1 x one-bedroom unit) with associated access, parking and landscaping
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Russell M
- Postcode
- LU4 0HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties on Stanton Road with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The development would successfully integrate into its surroundings through its position, scale, design and spacing, while preserving acceptable living conditions for neighbouring occupiers through adequate separation distances and boundary treatments.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP1LLP15LLP25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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