Planning appeal decision
297 Long Banks, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7PE
Planning appeal 3324549 at 297 Long Banks, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7PE (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the change of use of the land from public to private
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- CM18 7PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would result in the loss of public amenity space
- the effect on the living conditions of local residents
What decided it
The unacceptable loss of public amenity space that forms an integral part of the original Harlow New Town design without justification, contrary to policies PL6 and L2 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL6Policy L2
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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