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Notice varied and upheld15 July 20253355349

39 Watersmeet, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4QS

Planning appeal 3355349 at 39 Watersmeet, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4QS (Harlow District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 July 2025 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the unauthorised use results in any adverse effects on the character of the area.

Without planning permission, the unauthorised use of the outbuilding as a self-contained residential unit

Authority
Harlow District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Satheesan R
Postcode
CM19 4QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the unauthorised use results in any adverse effects on the character of the area
  • The effect of the unauthorised use on the living conditions for current/future occupiers of the development with regard to layout, floor space and amenity space
  • The effect of the unauthorised use on the living conditions for the occupiers of the new separate dwelling and the main dwelling at 39 Watersmeet, with particular regard to privacy
  • Whether the development is acceptable, having regard to access, servicing and car parking

What decided it

The development fails to provide acceptable living conditions due to substandard internal floor space and amenity space, causes significant privacy harm through overlooking, and provides inadequate parking and servicing provision in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PL1Policy H2Policy PL2Policy IN2Policy IN3

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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  3. Dismissed23 December 20253365160
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