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Change of use from Sui Generis Student accommodation to Sui Generis Hostel.

Hatbox 29 - 31 Castle Street Luton LU1 3AG

REF - Application RefusedReference: 24/00865/COULuton Borough Council

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  3. Latest Neighbour Consultation Date

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Application summary

Status
REF - Application Refused
Application type
Change of Use
Received
19 Jul 2024
Validated
19 Jul 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Luton Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use from Sui Generis Student accommodation to Sui Generis Hostel.

Proposal details

Reference
24/00865/COU
Ward
SOUTH
Agent
Mr Holdstock

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Application location

Hatbox 29 - 31 Castle Street Luton LU1 3AG

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Documents 17 of 17

DocumentPublishedAction
Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report · PDF13 Sept 2024View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF13 Sept 2024View
Kamsons Pharmacy, 25 Castle StreetComment - Objection · PDF15 Aug 2024View
POLICE COMMENTSComment - Consultee · PDF13 Aug 2024View
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONComment - Consultee · PDF5 Aug 2024View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF19 Jul 2024View
HB - 001 - P1 - SITE LOCATION PLANCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
HB - 010 - P1 - EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLANCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
HB - 011 - P1 - EXISTING FIRST TO SEVENTH FLOOR PLANSCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
HB - 012 - P1 - EXISTING EIGHTH & NINTH FLOOR PLANSCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
HB - 013 - P1 - 10TH - EXISTING ROOF PLANSCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
HB - 040 - P1 - PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLANCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
HB - 030 - P1 - PARKING PROVISIONCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
HB - 031 - P1 - SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
DC03 - SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGYCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
DC01 - DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENTCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View
DC02 - PLANNING STATEMENTCurrent Docs · PDF19 Jul 2024View

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Decision & conditions

Application Refused
Decision Notice
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