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Dismissed5 September 20233317517

Ebenezer Harberts Road, Harlow, CM19 4EU

Planning appeal 3317517 at Ebenezer Harberts Road, Harlow, CM19 4EU (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the locality.

Erection of 2 semi-detached three-bedroom houses with associated vehicle parking and access

Authority
Harlow District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
CM19 4EU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the locality
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring property Balaton, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • The siting of a refuse storage and collection arrangement

What decided it

The unacceptable adverse effect on the character and appearance of the locality caused by the contemporary design and modern materials of the proposed dwellings in contrast to the traditional bungalow character of the surrounding area.

The limited social and economic benefits of two additional dwellings did not outweigh the unacceptable harm to character and appearance of the locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PL1Policy PL2Policy H2Policy IN2

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