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Dismissed25 February 20263376107

Imo Car Wash Ltd, Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RJ

Planning appeal 3376107 at Imo Car Wash Ltd, Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RJ (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 February 2026 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on amenity, with particular regard to visual amenity and effects on occupants of the nearby residential properties.

erection of one digital display advertisement

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other Major Developments
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
LU3 1RJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on amenity, with particular regard to visual amenity and effects on occupants of the nearby residential properties

What decided it

The digital display would be in stark contrast with the established local character of modest, non-digital signage, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LLP1LLP25LLP26
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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