14 Cheviot Road Luton LU3 3DQ

1. 1.The development, as indicated on plan numbers DC01, DC02, DC03, DC04, DC05, DC06 and DC07, would result in the loss of a grass verge that forms an integral part of the planned street scene. The fragmentation and erosion of this landscaped feature would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policies LLP1, LLP25 and LLP31 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework. 30th April 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: 26/00195/COU
2. 2.The development would involve the loss of landscaped amenity space which makes a valuable contribution to the visual quality and character of the area. The proposal therefore fails to preserve or enhance the local environment, contrary to Policies LLP1, LLP25 and LLP31 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The introduction of an additional vehicular crossover and associated hardstanding would contribute to the cumulative loss of green infrastructure and harm to public amenity, contrary to the Council's sustainable transport objectives and Policies LLP1 and LLP31 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031.The proposed parking layout is unacceptable and fails to demonstrate safe and convenient vehicular access in accordance with adopted highway standards. The development is therefore contrary to Policies LLP31 and LLP32 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 and the National Planning Policy Framework. 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 30th April 2026 C Inwards TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015 Continuation (Forming part of Application No: 26/00195/COU 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 3DQ

Application type

Change of Use

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

9 March 2026

Consultation expiry

12 April 2026

Consultation start

19 March 2026

Consultation end

9 April 2026

Neighbour consultation start

19 March 2026

Neighbour consultation end

12 April 2026

Last date for comments

12 April 2026

Target decision date

4 May 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent address

2 Well Farm Road Whyteleafe Surrey CR3 0FN

Case officer

Claudiu Bica

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

8

Constraints

1