®Planning appeal decision
128 New Town Street, Luton, LU1 3ED
change of use of a building and premises from a ‘nil’ use to a house in multiple occupation (HMO)
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cowley R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable in principle, having regard to the relevant provisions of the development plan
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outdoor space provision, outlook and natural light
- The effect of the proposal on the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan, particularly Policies LLP13, LLP14 and LLP15 which protect employment areas and require demonstrated need and compliance with housing policies, and the failure to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers regarding natural light, outlook and outdoor space.
Framework references: 135
Plan policies cited: Policy LLP13, Policy LLP14, Policy LLP15, Policy LLP17, Policy LLP1, Policy LLP25, Appendix 6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.