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Dismissed1 February 20243326006

72 Finchmoor, Harlow, CM18 6UB

Planning appeal 3326006 at 72 Finchmoor, Harlow, CM18 6UB (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.

construction of 2bed dwelling in land adjacent to 72 Finchmoor CM18 6UB

Authority
Harlow District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
CM18 6UB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
  • The living conditions of future residents in respect of living space
  • Parking provision and highway safety
  • Biodiversity

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance, combined with inadequate living space standards and unacceptable parking and highway safety impacts, outweighed the limited housing supply benefit of a single dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PL1Policy H2Policy PL2Policy IN2Policy IN3Policy PL9

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