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Dismissed12 January 20223282269

25 Cooks Spinney, Harlow, CM20 3BJ

Planning appeal 3282269 at 25 Cooks Spinney, Harlow, CM20 3BJ (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 12 January 2022 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the impact of the development upon the character and appearance of the area and the host property.

Raise the ridge height of pitched roofs to accommodate the construction of a rear box dormer for a loft conversion

Authority
Harlow District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hartley S
Postcode
CM20 3BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the impact of the development upon the character and appearance of the area and the host property
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties in respect of outlook

What decided it

The proposed dormer would represent poor design by virtue of its bulky appearance, visibility from the public realm, and incongruity with the dwelling's existing design, contrary to Policy PL1 and the Harlow Design Guide.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PL1Policy PL2

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