165 Grampian Way Luton LU3 3HS

1. 1.The proposed development, as shown on drawing numbers 01/04, 02/04, 03/04 and 04/04, by reason of its excessive depth, scale and massing, would result in a disproportionate and overdeveloped addition that fails to achieve an appropriate balance between built form and the remaining amenity space. The depth and configuration of the extensions would also significantly restrict natural light to ground- floor habitable rooms, leading to a poor standard of internal living conditions for future occupiers. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies LLP19 and LLP25 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 and the design and amenity objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The development would result in a cramped and visually intrusive form of development that fails to positively reflect the established pattern of built form to the rear of the terrace. The proposal would erode the existing sense of openness and visual relief, causing harm to the character and appearance of both the dwelling and 17th March 2026 See Notes for Applicants Attached. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015 Continuation (Forming part of Application No: 26/00060/FULHH the wider area. As such, it is contrary to Policies LLP1, LLP19 and LLP25 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031and the National Planning Policy Framework's requirement to secure high-quality design.
3. 3.The proposed extensions would occupy more than 50% of the original garden curtilage, significantly reducing the amount of usable private amenity space retained for the dwelling. The resulting shortfall in external amenity provision would fail to meet the functional needs of future occupiers and would be detrimental to their living environment. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies LLP1 and LLP25 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 and the guidance on amenity space provision within the National Planning Policy Framework.
4. 4.The reconfigured parking layout, without direct access from the highway will be detrimental to highway and pedestrian safety and the visual appearance of the site. ADVISORY: If this is your first submission for this form of development, before making your re-submission, we recommend that you seek formal pre-application advice to assist in addressing the concerns raised in the assessment of this application. Please note that any such advice may not guarantee an approval. Details of this service can be found on the planning pages of the website 17th March 2026 C Inwards TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015 Continuation (Forming part of Application No: 26/00060/FULHH Part 2: Biodiversity Net Gain – Information on Statutory Requirement The effect of paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the condition (biodiversity gain condition) that development may not begin unless: (a) a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and (b) the planning authority has approved the plan. The planning authority, for the purposes of determining whether to approve a Biodiversity Gain Plan, if one is required in respect of this permission would be Luton Borough Council. There are statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements which mean that the biodiversity gain condition does not always apply. These are listed below. Statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements in respect of the biodiversity gain condition.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

LU3 3HS

Application type

FUL Household

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

20 January 2026

Consultation expiry

5 March 2026

Neighbour consultation start

9 February 2026

Neighbour consultation end

5 March 2026

Last date for comments

5 March 2026

Target decision date

17 March 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent address

Plan And Build 23 Brackendale Grove Luton LU3 2LT

Case officer

Claudiu Bica

Statutory period

56 days

Comments

0

Documents

7

Constraints

1