281 Dunstable Road, Luton , Bedfordshire, LU4 8BS

described on the application form as “Planning for conversion of 6 bedroom HMO to 9 bedroom HMO

Authority: Luton Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Fallon R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would lead to the loss of an existing large family dwellinghouse which would fail to assist in delivering a mix of housing that would meet local need
the effect of the development on living conditions, with specific regard to future occupiers of the HMO and neighbouring residents at Nos 279 and 283 Dunstable Road

What decided it

The significant harm to living conditions of future occupiers and neighbouring residents arising from the intensification of HMO use from 6 to 9 persons, particularly noise and disturbance, outweighed the limited benefits of providing additional HMO accommodation.

Framework references: 130, 219

Plan policies cited: Policy LLP1, Policy LLP15, Policy LLP25, Policy LL17

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