Planning appeal decision
42 Roman Road, Luton, LU4 9DN
Planning appeal 3337528 at 42 Roman Road, Luton, LU4 9DN (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the conversion of grass verge to create drop kerb for vehicle access
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- LU4 9DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed parking and access arrangement on highway safety
- the effect of the proposal on the Council's sustainable transport strategy
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan on character and appearance and highway safety grounds, and material considerations do not indicate the appeal should be decided otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP25Policy LLP1Policy LLP31Policy LLP32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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