Planning appeal decision
182, Spring Hills, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1TD
Planning appeal 3284239 at 182, Spring Hills, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1TD (Harlow District Council) was allowed on 6 July 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed change of use of the land on the appearance of the area.
change from public to private use of land
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- CM20 1TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed change of use of the land on the appearance of the area
What decided it
The small scale of the proposed extension to the plot, combined with the retention of significant open space on the corner and at the back edge of the pavement, means the change of use would not harm the appearance of the area or compromise the original design principles of the Harlow new town.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL6Principle DG25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
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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