Planning appeal decision
14 Filmer Road, Luton , LU4 9BX
Planning appeal 3317373 at 14 Filmer Road, Luton , LU4 9BX (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 November 2023 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is a sustainable form of housing provision, with reference to the accessibility of services and facilities.
the sub-division of existing site and construction of new, detached, single storey dwelling
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- LU4 9BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal is a sustainable form of housing provision, with reference to the accessibility of services and facilities
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The availability of on-site parking provision
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the single storey profile, utilitarian design, and backland location, which conflicts with the established pattern of development and policy LLP25.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP1LLP15LLP16LLP25LLP31
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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