Planning appeal decision
132 Aynsley Gardens, Harlow, CM17 9PE
Planning appeal 3270381 at 132 Aynsley Gardens, Harlow, CM17 9PE (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Aston R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
front dormer to facilitate loft conversion
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Aston R
- Postcode
- CM17 9PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area
What decided it
The proposal would introduce an incongruous and visually prominent dormer that would harm the character and appearance of the host property and area, conflicting with Policy PL1 of the development plan.
The benefits to the appellant in improving living accommodation for a growing family and any small-scale economic benefits from construction would not outweigh the harm and conflicts identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL1 of the Harlow Local Development Plan 2020
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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