34 Studley Road Luton LU3 1BB

1. 1.The proposed development as shown on plan/ drawing numbers PA1123-MB-00- 001, PA1123-MB-00-002, PA1123-MB-11-000, PA1123-MB-11-003, PA1123-MB-11- 004, PA1123-MB-11-100, PA1123-MB-12-001 REV A, PL01, PL02, PL03, PL04, PL05, PL06. and PL07 by reason of the constrained layout, reliance on single aspect accommodation, extensive use of obscured glazing and close relationship with 25th September 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: 26/00732/FUL adjoining flank wall and shared boundary would result in several habitable rooms experiencing restricted outlook, limited natural light and unduly enclosed and inward looking environment failing to provide acceptable living conditions. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policies LLP1 and LLP25 of the Luton Local Plan (2011-2031) and the design and amenity objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework (2026), which seeks to secure a high standard of amenity for existing and future users and create healthy, inclusive and sustainable places.
2. 2.The proposed development, as indicated on plan/document numbers PA1123-MB-00- 001, PA1123-MB-00-002, PA1123-MB-11-000, PA1123-MB-11-003, PA1123-MB-11- 004, PA1123-MB-11-100, PA1123-MB-12-001 REV A, PL01, PL02, PL03, PL04, PL05, PL06. and PL07 by reason of the siting of habitable room windows within the flank elevation immediately adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 36 Studley Road, would create an unacceptably close and intrusive relationship with neighbouring private amenity area. The presence of multiple windows serving regularly occupied rooms in such proximity to the boundary would give rise to a significant perception of overlooking, surveillance and loss of privacy for adjoining occupier at No. 36. Whilst obscure glazing could limit direct views, it would not overcome the harmful perception of overlooking arising from the location and visibility of the windows. The proposal would therefore fail to safeguard the living conditions of adjoining residents and is contrary to Policies LLP1 and LLP25 of the Luton Local Plan (2011-2031) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2026), which seeks to secure a high standard of amenity for existing and future occupiers. 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 25th September 2026 C Inwards TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015 Continuation (Forming part of Application No: 26/00732/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

LU3 1BB

Parish

Not Available

Date validated

28 July 2026

Consultation end

25 August 2026

Target decision date

25 September 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Mrs Naila Malik

Documents

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