Planning appeal decision
54 Chalton Heights, Luton, LU4 9UF
Planning appeal 3288625 at 54 Chalton Heights, Luton, LU4 9UF (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 29 April 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would accord with the relevant criteria of Class AA of the GPDO regarding the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
Prior Approval for the enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys: Creation of an additional storey to a maximum height of 7.62 metres
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- LU4 9UF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would accord with the relevant criteria of Class AA of the GPDO regarding the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
What decided it
The proposed additional storey would appear incongruous and conspicuous in the street scene of otherwise uninterrupted single-storey bungalows, causing harm to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse and its impact on neighbouring premises and the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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