Planning appeal decision
59 Lorimer Close, Luton, LU2 7RL
Planning appeal 3350907 at 59 Lorimer Close, Luton, LU2 7RL (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 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 terrace of properties and the surroundings on Lorimer Close.
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- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- LU2 7RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the terrace of properties and the surroundings on Lorimer Close
- whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact on the living conditions of present and future occupants of the neighbouring property at No 46 Lambourn Drive in terms of proximity and outlook
What decided it
The proposed extensions would have an unacceptable adverse impact on both the character and appearance of the terrace and the living conditions of the neighbouring property at No 46 Lambourn Drive, contrary to the Framework and local plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LLP19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 124Paragraph 129Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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