®Planning appeal decision
16 Fennells, Harlow, CM19 4RJ
Planning appeal 3354116 at 16 Fennells, Harlow, CM19 4RJ (Harlow District Council) was allowed on 6 February 2026 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the east side extension on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
without planning permission, the construction of an extension to the east side of the dwelling
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- CM19 4RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the east side extension on the character and appearance of the host property and area
What decided it
The generous plot size and subordinate design of the extension, with its lower roof form and integrated cladding, mean it does not adversely affect the character and appearance of the property and area, and therefore accords with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL1 of the Harlow Local Development Plan (2020)Harlow Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2011)
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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