Planning appeal decision
73 Copse Hill, Harlow, CM19 4PW
Planning appeal 3373603 at 73 Copse Hill, Harlow, CM19 4PW (Harlow District Council) was dismissed on 12 November 2025 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area.
Double storey side extension partial to the rear of the property with a proposed front porch with atrium style fenestration and a detached garage to replace the previously existing detached garage
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- CM19 4PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The excessive scale, width and prominence of the proposed extension and garage would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and detrimental to the character and appearance of the wider area, contrary to Policy PL1 of the HLDP.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL1Policy PL7Harlow Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2011 and 2021 Addendum
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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