Planning appeal decision
3 East End Cottages , Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5DS
Planning appeal 3276260 at 3 East End Cottages , Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5DS (Harlow District Council) was allowed on 12 October 2021 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, in particular the streetscene.
the excavation of front garden embankment and erection of masonry retaining walls to form area for the movement and parking of vehicles visiting the existing residential premises
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- CM19 5DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, in particular the streetscene
What decided it
The proposed development would reflect the treatment of front gardens of neighbouring dwellings and would not cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL7Policy H2Policy PL1
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.
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