Planning appeal decision
442 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 2BA
Planning appeal 3339441 at 442 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 2BA (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 May 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and design of the original dwelling.
erection of two storey side and rear extensions, front porch, alterations to fenestration and change of all external brickwork to render after demolition of garage and porch. Fast Track
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- LU3 2BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and design of the original dwelling
- The residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers with regard to visual intrusion and overshadowing
What decided it
The disproportionate scale and massing of the two-storey rear extension would materially harm the character of the original dwelling and cause unacceptable overbearing and overshadowing impact to neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP1Policy LLP19Policy LLP25
- 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.
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