Planning appeal decision
60 Market Street, Harlow, CM17 0AQ
Planning appeal 6010645 at 60 Market Street, Harlow, CM17 0AQ (Harlow) was dismissed on 25 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, Nunns (also known as 60 Market Street) and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Harlow Conservation Area.
single storey rear and side extension
- Authority
- Harlow
- Appeal type
- other · Planning listed building and conservation area
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- CM17 0AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, Nunns (also known as 60 Market Street) and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Harlow Conservation Area
What decided it
The moderate harm to the special interest of the Grade II listed building and the conservation area, arising from the extension's overwhelming proportions and loss of the chimney stack's visual and functional significance, outweighed the modest public benefits of improved floorspace and economic activity.
The moderate harm to the Grade II listed building and conservation area, to which substantial weight was given, outweighed the modest public benefits of improved floorspace and construction-phase economic benefits
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL1Policy PL12Policy WE5
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.
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