336 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QD

1. 1.The development, as indicated on plan numbers AD-01-00-RevB, AD-OS_A and DC01 represents an over intensive and incongruous form of development that detracts from the prevailing character and the existing dwelling thereby setting an undesirable precedent for further similar proposals in the area. The proposal would thereby be contrary to Policies LLP1, LLP17 and LLP25 of the Luton Local Plan 2011 -2031 and the principles relating to sustainable development, high quality design and 16th July 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: 26/00237/FUL occupier amenity within Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF or the Framework.
2. 2.The development, as indicated on plan numbers AD-01-00-RevB, AD-OS_A and DC01 has resulted in the loss of large family dwelling house which fails to maximise the opportunity of the site to assist in delivering the mix of housing that would meet the identified need within the Luton Housing Market Area as established within the Luton Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). The development would thereby be contrary to Policies LLP1 and LLP15 of the Luton Local Plan and the principles relating to housing within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
3. 3.The development, as indicated on plan numbers AD-01-00-RevB, AD-OS_A and DC01 by virtue of its layout and limited internal floor area creates poor living environment for the future occupier of Bedroom2 of the House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) contrary to the objectives of Policies LLP1, LLP17 and LLP25 within the Luton Local Plan and the principles relating to sustainable development, high quality design and occupier amenity within Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, or the Framework).
4. 4.The development, as indicated on plan numbers AD-01-00-RevB, AD-OS_A and DC01 result in the material intensification of use of the site by virtue of its increased activity that would be at odds with the existing character of the property and would have a harmful impact on the residents of the adjoining occupiers in terms of increased noise and disturbance, contrary to the Luton Local Plan 2011 -2031 and the principles relating to sustainable development, high quality design and occupier amenity within Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF or the 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 16th July 2026 C Inwards TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015 Continuation (Forming part of Application No: 26/00237/FUL 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

LU4 9QD

Parish

Clowne Parish

Date validated

2 March 2026

Consultation end

1 May 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Architect profile

AMICO DESIGN LIMITED

Case officer

James Udall

Documents

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