Planning appeal decision
14A Foleys, School Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QD
Planning appeal 6014500 at 14A Foleys, School Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QD (Harlow) was allowed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings in the Town Park Netteswell Cross Conservation Area.
described in the application form as follows: “Proposed Two Storey Rear & Side Extension (Including Habitable Rooms Within The Roof), Single Storey Front Extension (Porch) and Internal/External Alterations
- Authority
- Harlow
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- CM20 2QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings in the Town Park Netteswell Cross Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and surroundings, would not conflict with the Development Plan, and would make a useful contribution to residential accommodation in a sustainable location.
the benefits of providing additional residential accommodation in a sustainable location and the preservation of the conservation area character outweighed any concerns about the scale of the extension
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WE5Policy PL12Policy PL1
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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