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Allowed26 August 20266008532

The Chequers Public House, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PZ

Planning appeal 6008532 at The Chequers Public House, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PZ (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 26 August 2026 by Inspector L Reid, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the significance of The Chequers as a non-designated heritage asset.

Demolition of existing buildings and replacement extensions

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Inspector
L Reid
Postcode
CM17 0PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the significance of The Chequers as a non-designated heritage asset
  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Matching Green Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposal on the setting of Little Elm Cottage, The Lilacs and Chestnut Cottage
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Colvers, with regard to noise, disturbance and odours

What decided it

The proposal's compliance with development plan policies DM7 and DM9, combined with the absence of harm to heritage assets, conservation area character, listed building settings, and neighbouring amenity, allowed the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM7Policy DM9

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