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Dismissed9 August 20243337729

7 Rowelfield, Luton, LU2 9HL

Planning appeal 3337729 at 7 Rowelfield, Luton, LU2 9HL (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 August 2024 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of a two bed detached dwelling house and the provision of two parking spaces to the front of the existing dwelling

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pipe C
Postcode
LU2 9HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The prominent location of the proposed detached dwelling at the entrance to Mossbank Avenue would harm the character and appearance of the area, and the proposed development would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through the oppressive boundary treatment and unresolved parking provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LLP1Policy LLP15Policy LLP25Local Plan Appendix 6

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