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Dismissed14 October 20253370858

4 Lower Meadow, Harlow, CM18 7RD

Planning appeal 3370858 at 4 Lower Meadow, Harlow, CM18 7RD (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 14 October 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on biodiversity assets, with particular regard to trees.

the erection of 2-storey, 3 bedroom end of terrace dwellinghouse

Authority
Harlow District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gardner L
Postcode
CM18 7RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the proposal on biodiversity assets, with particular regard to trees
  • Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy
  • Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for any additional need for sustainable transport improvement arising from the development

What decided it

The failure to provide a detailed tree assessment demonstrating that the proposal would not adversely affect existing tree specimens, particularly the substantial trees adjacent to the public footpath, resulted in harm to biodiversity assets that outweighed the modest benefits of the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PL7Policy PL8Policy PL9Policy WE3Policy PL1Policy H2Policy PL2Policy IN6Policy SIR1

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