Planning appeal decision
40 Dovehouse Hill, Luton, LU2 9ES
Planning appeal 3302334 at 40 Dovehouse Hill, Luton, LU2 9ES (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed two storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
erection of two storey side extension
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- LU2 9ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed two storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would significantly erode the important visual gap between semi-detached pairs and disrupt the uniformity and rhythm of the streetscene, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area that outweighs the family accommodation benefits.
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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