Planning appeal decision
694 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8SE
Planning appeal 3343836 at 694 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8SE (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2024 by Inspector Morris T, 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.
‘Demolition of single storey extension to 694 Dunstable Road to form area for three bedroom three storey detached house’
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Morris T
- Postcode
- LU4 8SE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of No 101 Stoneygate Road, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's narrow plot width, gable roof form, and resulting direct overlooking into the neighbouring property's rear garden created unacceptable harm to both the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP1LLP15LLP25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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