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Dismissed23 May 20253350656

76, Pittmans Field, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3LB

Planning appeal 3350656 at 76, Pittmans Field, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3LB (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 23 May 2025 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

‘moving the existing garden fence forward to cover the front garden and to increase the back garden size. Change fence panels. Insert a front gate at the front of the house for security all within the boundary. Add a much smaller fence to the right hand side of the house and round to the front gate for security and to prevent trespassers from ruining the front grass’

Authority
Harlow District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Goldberg V
Postcode
CM20 3LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The enclosure of the front garden verge with close boarded fencing would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area by diminishing the open verdant character of the estate by a marked degree, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PL1Policy PL6

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