Planning appeal decision
17 Denbigh Road, Luton, LU3 1NR
Planning appeal 3347396 at 17 Denbigh Road, Luton, LU3 1NR (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 November 2024 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surroundings on Denbigh Road.
erection of first floor rear extension
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- LU3 1NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surroundings on Denbigh Road
- whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact on the amenities of the Denbigh Primary School as a result of overlooking, loss of privacy and related safeguarding issues
What decided it
The cumulative detrimental impact of the extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, combined with adverse effects on amenity, particularly the increased overlooking of the school and overbearing impact on the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP25Policy LLP19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 128Paragraph 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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