®Planning appeal decision
128 New Town Street, Luton, LU1 3ED
Planning appeal 3323518 at 128 New Town Street, Luton, LU1 3ED (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2024 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable in principle, having regard to the relevant provisions of the development plan.
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
- Postcode
- LU1 3ED
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP13Policy LLP14Policy LLP15Policy LLP17Policy LLP1Policy LLP25Appendix 6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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