Planning appeal decision
9 Sundon Road, Streatley, Luton, LU3 3PL
Planning appeal 3323459 at 9 Sundon Road, Streatley, Luton, LU3 3PL (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector Wood T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character of the area, including the AONB.
the installation of brick boundary treatment to the front of the property
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wood T
- Postcode
- LU3 3PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character of the area, including the AONB
- The effects of the proposal in relation to the Green Belt
What decided it
The wall's stark visual prominence and unacceptable effect on the character of the AONB and openness of the Green Belt, combined with the absence of very special circumstances to justify inappropriate development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1Policy EE7Policy SP4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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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