Planning appeal decision
11 Millfield, Harlow, CM17 0BL
Planning appeal 3326509 at 11 Millfield, Harlow, CM17 0BL (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 5 March 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be acceptable in highway safety terms, having regard to on and off-street parking provision, potential conflict between highway users.
subdivision of site to create a separate plot for development as a two storey single family dwelling with gardens and off street parking for no less than two cars
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- CM17 0BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be acceptable in highway safety terms, having regard to on and off-street parking provision, potential conflict between highway users
- the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
What decided it
The proposed development would result in substandard parking provision for the existing dwelling and unsafe access arrangements that would intensify use of a constrained access point, creating potential conflict between highway users.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H2(b)Policy IN3Policy IN2Policy PL9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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