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Allowed17 April 20233315139

52 St Michaels Crescent, Luton, LU3 1NA

Planning appeal 3315139 at 52 St Michaels Crescent, Luton, LU3 1NA (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 17 April 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the adjoining dwelling and the surrounding area.

a single storey rear extension, front porch and internal changes

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Down K
Postcode
LU3 1NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the adjoining dwelling and the surrounding area
  • The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of 54 St Michaels Crescent with respect to light and shadowing

What decided it

The proposed extension would be consistent with the design approach of the existing two storey addition and characteristic of similar extensions in the vicinity, while having no materially harmful effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LLP1Policy LLP19Policy LLP25

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