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Dismissed31 July 20266006728

19 to 21 Crawley Road, Luton, LU1 1HX

Planning appeal 6006728 at 19 to 21 Crawley Road, Luton, LU1 1HX (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 July 2026 by Inspector P Terceiro, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the submitted plans are sufficiently clear and accurate.

erection of 2 additional storeys first extension new second floor and rooms within the roof space - 3 storey rear new building with under cross to create in total 8 2 bedroom flats - ground floor rear alterations

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
P Terceiro
Postcode
LU1 1HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the submitted plans are sufficiently clear and accurate
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to light levels, outlook, access, servicing and pollution
  • the effect of the proposal on flooding and drainage

What decided it

The significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance, living conditions of future residents, and flood risk management substantially outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery in an area without a five-year housing land supply.

The moderate benefits of housing delivery and effective land use were substantially and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, living conditions of future residents, and flood risk and drainage, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LLP1Policy LLP15Policy LLP25Policy LLP36Policy LLP38
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57Paragraph 140Paragraph 11

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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