Land adjacent to 39 Havelock Road, LUTON, LU2 7PW

the erection of a two-storey building to accommodate 6 flats (4 two beds & 2 one beds)

Authority: Luton Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bowyer J

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 39 and 43 Havelock Road and 125 North Street with particular regard to light and outlook
whether or not living conditions for future occupiers of the development would be acceptable with particular regard to light, outlook, privacy, and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and light, combined with the failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, firmly outweighed the benefits of housing delivery.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy LLP1, Policy LLP15, Policy LLP25

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