Planning appeal decision
27 Morningtons, Harlow, CM19 4QH
Planning appeal 3310784 at 27 Morningtons, Harlow, CM19 4QH (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2023 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing group of houses and surrounding area.
Double storey New 3 Bedroom dwelling to side of existing property
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- CM19 4QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing group of houses and surrounding area
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular reference to internal living space
- Whether the proposed development would provide a net gain in biodiversity value
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the distinctive character and rhythm of the existing group of houses through its narrower plot width and aligned building lines, contrary to local plan and national policy requirements for good design and local distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL1Policy H2Policy PL2Policy PL9
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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