Planning appeal decision
7 Hart Hill Lane, Luton, LU2 0AZ
Planning appeal 3303376 at 7 Hart Hill Lane, Luton, LU2 0AZ (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
erection of two storey rear extension (creating lower ground floor level), garage conversion to workshop, erection of front porch, and roof alteration creating Mansard roof with front dormer window and rear balcony to facilitate loft conversion
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- LU2 0AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The design, scale and form of the mansard roof and its dormers would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, conflicting with national and local design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP1LLP25LLP19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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