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Dismissed27 October 20223293951

45 Grange Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9AS

Planning appeal 3293951 at 45 Grange Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9AS (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of 2 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jones R
Postcode
LU4 9AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of future occupiers
  • the living conditions of neighbours, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The scale, siting and layout of the bungalows would be at odds with the overall spaciousness of the area and would cause significant harm to its character and appearance, combined with poor living conditions for future occupiers, particularly regarding outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LLP1Policy LLP15Policy LLP25
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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