Planning appeal decision
95 Stockingstone Road, Luton, LU2 7NE
Planning appeal 3331053 at 95 Stockingstone Road, Luton, LU2 7NE (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 16 May 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
change of use of 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Class C4 to an 8 person large HMO (Sui-Generis)
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- LU2 7NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupiers of residences at 93a and 97 Stockingstone Road in terms of noise
What decided it
The proposal would not materially change the character and appearance of the property or area, and the additional 2 residents would not significantly increase noise disturbance to neighbouring properties given existing traffic noise and the domestic nature of the activities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP1LLP17LLP25
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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