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Allowed10 March 20233310952

16 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SP

Planning appeal 3310952 at 16 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SP (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 10 March 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the demolition of an existing detached garage and the construction of a new detached garage in the same location

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Barnes D
Postcode
LU4 9SP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of 14 Humberstone Road
  • the safety of other highway users

What decided it

The proposed garage would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, or highway safety, and would accord with the relevant local plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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