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Dismissed2 February 20233284423

1-36 Amberry Court, Harlow, CM20 2PX

Planning appeal 3284423 at 1-36 Amberry Court, Harlow, CM20 2PX (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the external appearance of the building.

additional 2 storeys on each of the three existing blocks to create 30 new flats. 20 x 1 bed studios, 5 x 2 bed flats, 5 x 3 bed flats. New external render applied to each block in its entirety

Authority
Harlow District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Smith D
Postcode
CM20 2PX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the external appearance of the building
  • The transport and highways impacts of the proposed development with reference to parking
  • Whether the provision of natural light to habitable rooms would be adequate
  • The impact on the amenity of existing buildings and neighbouring premises at Amberry Court with particular reference to overlooking, privacy and light

What decided it

The serious parking shortfall would create an unacceptable impact on highway safety, and the loss of daylight to existing residents would prejudice amenity.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 111

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