Planning appeal decision
69 Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE
Planning appeal 3300050 at 69 Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 8 December 2022 by Inspector Bennett T, 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 a new dwelling and alterations to existing dwelling at 69 Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- LU2 7AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The location of the appeal site with little unifying features between existing properties in this section, combined with the wider variety of property styles and sizes in the locality, permitted a contemporary design approach that would not harmfully affect character and appearance.
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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