Planning appeal decision
9 Goldcrest Way, Newhall, Harlow, CM17 9GR
Planning appeal 3272283 at 9 Goldcrest Way, Newhall, Harlow, CM17 9GR (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 2 August 2021 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cooper W
- Postcode
- CM17 9GR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of future neighbouring occupiers to the rear of the property, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to both the distinctive character and appearance of the area and the privacy of future neighbouring occupiers, with no material benefits sufficient to outweigh these harms.
The socio-economic benefits of additional family living space were outweighed by the significant totality of harm to character, appearance and neighbouring privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL1 of the Harlow Local Development Plan (2020)Policy PL2 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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