Planning appeal decision
73 Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton, LU2 7UU
Planning appeal 3313419 at 73 Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton, LU2 7UU (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 21 March 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor front extension and garage conversion on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the semi-detached pair and the street scene of Stopsley Way.
a single storey rear extension and garage conversion (both permitted development) and first floor front extension projecting no further than existing front garage projection below
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- LU2 7UU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor front extension and garage conversion on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the semi-detached pair and the street scene of Stopsley Way
- The effect of the proposed garage conversion on the biodiversity of the area and climate change
What decided it
The proposed first floor front extension would be well-designed, proportionate and subservient to the host dwelling, constructed in matching materials, and would not materially detract from the character or appearance of the street scene given the existing design variation in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP1Policy LLP19Policy LLP25Policy LLP27
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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