Planning appeal decision
162 Connaught Road, Luton, LU4 8ET
Planning appeal 3300038 at 162 Connaught Road, Luton, LU4 8ET (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
retention of store storage space
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- LU4 8ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with particular regard to noise, disturbance and odour
- whether or not the proposal would result in unacceptable ground contamination
What decided it
The proposal would result in unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers from increased activity on the site, combined with modest harm to character and appearance, conflicting with the development plan.
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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