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Allowed7 February 20253349157

1A Atherstone Road, Luton, LU4 8QU

Planning appeal 3349157 at 1A Atherstone Road, Luton, LU4 8QU (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 7 February 2025 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would affect the character and appearance of the area.

conversion and change of use of garage/workshop to Class E(g)(iii) industrial processes and alterations to fenestration after demolition of front garage

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Townend K
Postcode
LU4 8QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would affect the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposal would affect the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise and traffic

What decided it

The restriction of the use to Class E(g) ensures that only industrial processes suitable for residential areas without unacceptable detriment to amenity can be carried out, thereby protecting neighbouring living conditions while allowing appropriate employment use in a transitional location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP13Policy LP14Policy LP1Policy LP25Policy LP38

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