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Allowed26 June 20266008476

241 Fold Croft, Harlow, CM20 1SR

Planning appeal 6008476 at 241 Fold Croft, Harlow, CM20 1SR (Harlow) was allowed on 26 June 2026 by Inspector Terrence Kemmann-Lane, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed use would facilitate a net gain in residential accommodation or higher density.

change of use from existing use class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to C2 (Children's home)

Authority
Harlow
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
community-institutional
Inspector
Terrence Kemmann-Lane
Postcode
CM20 1SR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed use would facilitate a net gain in residential accommodation or higher density

What decided it

The proposal retains the building in residential use akin to a normal family home, thereby meeting the policy's objective to protect existing habitable housing stock and prioritise continued residential use, despite not achieving a net gain in residential accommodation or higher density.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H4(a) of the Harlow Local Development Plan

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