Planning appeal decision
Croft Road , Stopsley, Luton , LU2 8AQ
Planning appeal 3281114 at Croft Road , Stopsley, Luton , LU2 8AQ (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 April 2022 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of nearby occupants including the occupants of 77 and 79 Hallwicks Road and 86 Wigmore Lane with regard to outlook.
18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- LU2 8AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of nearby occupants including the occupants of 77 and 79 Hallwicks Road and 86 Wigmore Lane with regard to outlook
- The effect of the proposed development upon the pedestrian environment
What decided it
The proposed monopole would adversely affect pedestrian movement along the narrow public pavement, and this harm could not be outweighed by the general support in the Framework for high quality communications infrastructure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP1LLP25LLP35
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114
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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