Planning appeal decision
43 Woodhill, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7JT
Planning appeal 3280122 at 43 Woodhill, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7JT (Harlow District Council) was allowed on 30 November 2021 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
demolition of existing garage & WC and construction of 2 storey side extension
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- CM18 7JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The subservient design of the extension, the retention of a gap to the neighbouring property, and the precedent of similar extensions in the surrounding area meant the development would not harm character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL1 of the Harlow Local Development Plan (2020)Principle DG48 of the Harlow Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2011)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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