Planning appeal decision
13 Lime Avenue, Luton, LU4 0EG
Planning appeal 3349050 at 13 Lime Avenue, Luton, LU4 0EG (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 10 December 2024 by Inspector Couper 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, including protected trees.
a two storey side extension to form a three bed house with associated parking and landscaping
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- LU4 0EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including protected trees
What decided it
The protected trees would not be adversely affected by the development if the arboricultural methodology was followed, and the extension's form, materials and siting would respect the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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