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Split Decision19 November 20253370282

48 Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3NE

Planning appeal 3370282 at 48 Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3NE (Luton Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 November 2025 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

erection of a two storey side/rear extension, alterations to roof from hip to gable end with rear dormer and three rear rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion with Juliet balcony, erection of a rear outbuilding and gazebo/pergola and a front porch

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Morris T
Postcode
LU1 3NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed extensions on the living conditions of occupiers of 46 and 50 Cutenhoe Road, in terms of privacy
  • the effect of the proposed outbuilding on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed extensions would be discordant additions that would erode the consistency of the group of dwellings and create an unacceptable terracing effect by eliminating gaps between buildings, conflicting with local plan policies requiring design consistency and respect for prevailing gaps and spaces.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LLP1Policy LLP19Policy LLP25Policy LLP19(b)

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