Planning appeal decision
22 Warren Road, Luton, LU1 1UQ
Planning appeal 3303251 at 22 Warren Road, Luton, LU1 1UQ (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 February 2023 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.
the conversion of garage, erection of single storey front and side extension to facilitate one bed (two storey) dwelling with alterations to existing dwelling and front extension
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- LU1 1UQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
- whether the development would have adequate private outside amenity space
- the effect of the proposal on the housing mix in the area
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the disproportionate front extension and the failure to provide adequate private outside amenity space for the proposed one-bedroom dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP1LLP25LLP15Appendix 6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 12
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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