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Change of use Class (C3 Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (care home).

4 Bideford Gardens Luton LU3 1UE

REF - Application RefusedReference: 25/00409/FULLuton Borough Council

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  3. Last Site Notice Posted Date

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  4. Latest Neighbour Consultation Date

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Application summary

Status
REF - Application Refused
Application type
Full Application
Received
14 Apr 2025
Validated
14 Apr 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Luton Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use Class (C3 Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (care home).

Proposal details

Reference
25/00409/FUL
Ward
BARNFIELD
Agent
Mrs Rabbia Rizwan

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Application location

4 Bideford Gardens Luton LU3 1UE

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Documents 30 of 30

DocumentPublishedAction
APPEAL DECISIONAppeal Decision · PDF16 Sept 2025View
APPEAL FORMAppeal Form · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 1Appellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 2 Statement of PurposeAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 3 Staff Rota and Travel PlanAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 4- Refusal notice 4 Bideford GardensAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 5 Serenity Management PlanAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 6 Swallow Close SummaryAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 7 Andover Close SummaryAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 8 Turnpike SummaryAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 9 Marlborough Road SummaryAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 11 Sufficiency Strategy Children-in-care-2021-2024Appellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 12 OfsteadAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 13 Governemnt Report, Children with Complex NeedsAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 14 Media_Evidence Luton Care DistanceAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
Appendix 10 Media Evidence LAC_NumbersAppellant`s Case · PDF7 Jul 2025View
DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF9 Jun 2025View
CASE OFFICER REPORTCase Officer Report · PDF9 Jun 2025View
6 BIDEFORD GARDENSComment - Objection · PDF27 May 2025View
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONComment - Consultee · PDF17 May 2025View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DC03 SITE LOCATION PLANCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DC01 BLOCK PLANCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DOC 03 EXISTING FLOOR PLANCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DOC 05 EXISTING ELEVATIONSCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DOC 04 PROPOSED FLOOR PLANCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DC02 DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DC04 PLANNING STATEMENTCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DC05 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View
DC06 PARKING PLANCurrent Docs · PDF14 Apr 2025View

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Decision & conditions

Application Refused

Appeal status: Appeal Allowed · Appeal Allowed

APPEAL DECISION Appendix 4- Refusal notice 4 Bideford Gardens DECISION NOTICE
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