58 Wexham Close Luton LU3 3TX

1. 1.The development, as indicated on plan numbers 0 5/00, 02 00, 03 00, PL01, PL02, PL03, would result in the loss of an existing family sized dwelling for which there is a recognised and pressing local need. In the context of the Borough's constrained housing land supply and identified shortfall in larger homes, the proposal would undermine the ability to meet established housing requirements. The proposal would, therefore, be contrary to Policies LLP1 and LLP15 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 30th June 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: 26/00370/COU and the objectives relating to maintaining an appropriate supply and mix of housing within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
2. 2.The development, as indicated on plan numbers 0 5/00, 02 00, 03 00, PL01, PL02, PL03, has not demonstrated a clearly evidenced local need for additional children's residential care provision within the Borough. The Council's commissioning evidence confirms that residential care is used as a last resort, existing provision is sufficient, and further capacity is not required to meet local demand. The proposal would, therefore, be contrary to Policies LLP1 and LLP15 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 and the principles of sustainable, needs led development within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
3. 3.The development, as indicated on plan numbers 0 5/00, 02 00, 03 00, PL01, PL02, PL03, fails to provide sufficient operational detail to demonstrate that the proposed use can function as described. In particular, inconsistencies exist between the stated staffing model and the internal layout, and no quantified information has been provided regarding comings and goings, professional visits, or day to day activity. The proposal would, therefore, be contrary to Policies LLP1, LLP25 and LLP31 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 and the principles relating to safeguarding residential amenity within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
4. 4.The development, as indicated on plan numbers 0 5/00, 02 00, 03 00, PL01, PL02, PL03 fails to demonstrate the provision of two safe, accessible off street parking spaces or to quantify the operational parking demand arising from staff movements, shift changeovers, professional visitors and resident transport. In the absence of such information, the Local Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the proposal would not place additional pressure on existing parking arrangements within Wexham Close. The proposal would, therefore, be contrary to Policies LLP1, LLP31 and LLP32 of the Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 and the principles relating to highway safety and sustainable transport within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). 30th June 2026 C Inwards TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015 Continuation (Forming part of Application No: 26/00370/COU

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

LU3 3TX

Application type

Change of Use

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

5 May 2026

Consultation end

8 June 2026

Target decision date

30 June 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent address

X Architecture Princess Parkway Whalley Range Manchester M14 7HR

Case officer

Jonathan Hill

Statutory period

56 days

Comments

0

Documents

10

Constraints

2