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Dismissed16 December 20253369271

10 Willowfield, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RR

Planning appeal 3369271 at 10 Willowfield, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RR (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use from public to private land

Authority
Harlow District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Ellis D
Postcode
CM18 6RR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would compromise the landscape character and openness of the Other Open Space, conflicting with Policies PL1, PL6 and PL8 of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PL6Policy PL7Policy PL1Policy PL8

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