Planning appeal decision
17 Mark Hall Moors, Harlow, CM20 2NE
Planning appeal 3296153 at 17 Mark Hall Moors, Harlow, CM20 2NE (Harlow District Council) was allowed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area which includes the Mark Hall North Conservation Area.
the change of use from public verge to 1.5m wide footpath access via side garden gate to rear private garden
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- CM20 2NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area which includes the Mark Hall North Conservation Area
What decided it
The footpath's narrow width and concealment by the sloping gradient of the open space mean it causes no material harm to the character, appearance or openness of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL6Policy PL1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 207
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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