16A Cavendish Road, LUTON, LU3 1JG

demolition of dilapidated garage workshop and construction of two storey office and car parking bay

Authority: Luton Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector: Crossen S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers of 11 Denbigh Road with particular reference to garden space and potential for noise and disturbance
the effect of the proposed change of use on the provision of employment sites and the development strategy

What decided it

The cumulative harm from character and appearance impact, overbearing effect on neighbouring amenity, and loss of an industrial employment use in an area of identified need could not be justified by the development's benefits.

Framework references: 120

Plan policies cited: LLP1, LLP25, LLP14, LLP13, LLP23

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