Sicilian Court, 901 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0HR

Planning appeal 3303964 at Sicilian Court, 901 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0HR (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2023 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

addition to the existing building of two flats, at second floor level

Authority: Luton Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Allen K
Postcode: LU4 0HR

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 the properties fronting Dunstable Road, with particular regard to overshadowing and outlook
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of occupiers at Nos 907 and 909 Dunstable Road demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery on a brownfield site.

The adverse impacts on character and appearance and the living conditions of existing occupiers would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of previously developed land, even if a 5-year housing land supply could not be demonstrated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LLP1Policy LLP25Policy LLP15
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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