Planning appeal decision
7 Hawkfields, Luton, LU2 7NN
Planning appeal 3309613 at 7 Hawkfields, Luton, LU2 7NN (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 March 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property.
the erection of a single storey rear extension and a double storey side extension
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- LU2 7NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property
What decided it
The rear roof design, which employs a catslide style inconsistent with the host property's original dual pitched roof form, conflicts with local plan design policies and causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP1Policy LLP19Policy LLP25
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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