®Planning appeal decision
21 King Street, LUTON, LU1 2DW
proposed conversion of upper floors of the existing building and erecting a new mansard roof with roof terrace and a second floor rear extension and roof alteration to provide 5 flats (3x 2 bedroom, 1 x 1 bedroom and 1 x studio flat)
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hickey A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 21 King Street
- the effect of the proposed development on designated heritage assets with particular regard to the Town Centre Conservation Area and 23-27 King Street, a Grade II Listed Building
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers with particular regard to noise and odour
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 4 George Street West with particular regard to overlooking
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the designated heritage assets (Conservation Area and Grade II Listed Building) caused by the incongruous mansard roof and massing, which must be afforded great weight and outweighs the modest public benefits of the development.
Framework references: 130, 187, 199
Plan policies cited: Policy LLP1, Policy LLP25, Policy LLP30
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.