Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of 13 Hawthorn Crescent, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EQ
Planning appeal 3281568 at Land to the Rear of 13 Hawthorn Crescent, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EQ (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the protected tree.
construction of two, 2 bed detached bungalows and ancillary access road and landscaping
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Owen A
- Postcode
- LU1 4EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the protected tree
What decided it
The likely pressure on future occupiers to remove or severely prune the protected oak tree due to its proximity to the proposed dwelling would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1Policy HQ8Policy EE4
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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