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Allowed13 October 20266012456

50 Harcourt Street, Luton, LU1 3QL

Planning appeal 6012456 at 50 Harcourt Street, Luton, LU1 3QL (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the housing mix within the borough.

change of use from a C4 dwellinghouse to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) through the provision of one extra bedroom

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
LU1 3QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the housing mix within the borough
  • the effect of the proposal on the character of the area and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The appeal property is already lawfully in use as a C4 HMO, so the proposal does not involve loss of a family dwelling, and the limited physical alterations required mean reversion would not be unduly onerous, distinguishing this case from appeals involving conversion of C3 dwellings to HMOs.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LLP15Policy LLP17Policy LLP1Policy LLP25

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