Planning appeal decision
14 Kingsdon Lane, Harlow, CM17 9AB
Planning appeal 3278976 at 14 Kingsdon Lane, Harlow, CM17 9AB (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 4 July 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erect three detached dwellings
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other Major Developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- CM17 9AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The angled and staggered building line combined with prominent parking and loss of frontage landscaping would cause significant harm to character and appearance, and Plot 1 would appear overbearing to No.36 Bellfield Gardens causing material harm to living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PL1H2DG28
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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