®Planning appeal decision
158b Chester Avenue , Luton , LU4 9SH
for the change of use from shop (former A1) to restaurant E(b), erection of the mechanical extractor system to the rear and mitigation measures on the roof and associated internal alterations
- Authority
- Luton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Walker C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- living conditions of existing residents, with particular regard to outlook and noise
- highway safety, with particular regard to parking
- the health of the local community
What decided it
The demonstrable harmful effect of the mechanical extraction unit and its wooden fence enclosure on the character and appearance of the area, combined with the poor outlook it would create for adjacent residents, conflicts with development plan policies and NPPF paragraph 135(f).
Framework references: 135, 116
Plan policies cited: LLP1, LPP25, LL32, LLP31
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