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Dismissed6 September 20223294324

37 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QH

Planning appeal 3294324 at 37 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QH (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 September 2022 by Inspector Troy D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed hardstanding/vehicle crossover on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use of grass verge to hardstanding/vehicle crossover

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Troy D
Postcode
LU1 5QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed hardstanding/vehicle crossover on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed hardstanding/vehicle crossover would result in harm to the character and appearance of the area by eroding the open, verdant character of the grass verge and would be contrary to development plan policies requiring high quality design that enhances local distinctiveness.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LLP1Policy LLP25Policy LLP31
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 126Paragraph 130

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