Planning appeal decision
37 Adelaide Street, Luton, LU1 5BD
Planning appeal 3298762 at 37 Adelaide Street, Luton, LU1 5BD (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector Worley E, 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.
the construction of 6 no. one bed flats and ancillary car parking, bin and cycle storage following demolition of existing building
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- LU1 5BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, specifically having regard to noise and disturbance, and the living conditions of occupiers of 52a Princess Street, specifically having regard to outlook
- whether the proposal would include an appropriate housing mix having regard to local housing need
What decided it
The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of occupiers of 52a Princess Street, combined with conflict with the development plan, outweighed the modest contribution to housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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