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Dismissed26 June 20266009116

165 Grampian Way, Luton, LU3 3HS

Planning appeal 6009116 at 165 Grampian Way, Luton, LU3 3HS (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 June 2026 by Inspector K Winnard, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions for existing and future occupiers of the dwelling with regard to internal and external amenity space.

a single storey rear, single storey side and part single storey front extension

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Winnard
Postcode
LU3 3HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions for existing and future occupiers of the dwelling with regard to internal and external amenity space
  • The character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
  • Highway safety in relation to parking

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to both the internal living conditions of occupiers due to inadequate natural light and the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area through its disproportionate and dominant appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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