Eight-unit industrial building at Proposed Development Of Land Adjacent To Greenway House Parkway Harlow

“Erection of a three-storey industrial building to be divided into 8 no. self-contained units (Use Classes E(g) and B8) with vehicle loading bay and additional car parking.”

“The proposal seeks permission for erection of a three-storey industrial building to be divided into 8 no. self-contained units (Use Classes E(g) and B8), with vehicle loading bay and additional car parking.”

“The site falls within the Pinnacles Employment Area as designated on the Policies Map of the Harlow Local Development Plan 2020 and comprises a boarded off section of the car park formerly associated with Greenway House.”

“The wider area consists of industrial units for production, distribution and office uses. Greenway House sits north of the proposed site, and there is an office block east of the site, as well as a cluster of trees. There are industrial units immediately south of the proposed development. West of the site is Greenway, and a large depot.”

“App Number Proposal Status Decision HW/COUOR/16/00447 Conversion from Offices (B1 (a) to Dwelling Houses (C3) Prior Approval Not Required (Granted) 10.11.2016 HW/FUL/17/00176 Erection of a three storey building comprising office space and 32 flats together with parking and a refuse area Refused 04.08.2017 HW/FUL/17/00069 Proposed New Access (Parkway) Granted 08.05.2017 HW/FUL/18/00348 Erection of three storey building comprising office space and 32 flats together with…”

“Planning Appeals App Number Proposal Status Decision HW/APP/18/0052 Erection of a three storey building comprising office space and 32 flats together with parking and a refuse area Dismissed 12.06.2018 HW/APP/21/0122 Erection of Four Storey Building comprising Office Space and 32 Flats, together with Parking, Refuse area & rooftop amenity space. Dismissed 22.12.2021”

“Principle of Development • Design, Character and Appearance • Neighbouring Amenity • Parking and Highway Safety • Impact on Trees, other landscaping • Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain • Sustainability • Flood Risk and Drainage • Contamination • Refuse and Recycling…”

“Policy PL1 of the HLDP requires a high standard of urban and architectural design for all development and must meet the criteria set out within the policy. This requires development to demonstrate design rationale; provide local distinctiveness; respond to scale, height, massing and architectural details; provide legibility; provide a logical and legible layout, form inclusive development; provide flexibility and create a safe and secure environment.”

“Impact of the proposal on highways is acceptable subject to conditions in relation to parking and vehicle turning areas, cycle parking provision and Construction Management Statement.”

“No objection subject to conditions in relation to a detailed surface water drainage scheme and maintenance plans.”

“- The proposal is out of context with the environment - Will result in overshadowing of their premises - Will overlook their premises - Inadequate parking - Inadequate turning area - Proposal is an overdevelopment of this small site - Would lead to further congestion of Greenway/Parkway which is already heavily parked and frequently congested with service vehicles.”

“- The addition of another large industrial facility will only exacerbate the noise pollution, as activities like truck loading and unloading, vehicular traffic, and general industrial operations generate significant levels of noise.”

“The Committee received a report and application HW/FUL/23/00438 for the erection of a three storey industrial building to be divided into 8 self- contained unites (Use Classes E(g) and B8) with loading bay and additional car parking at the proposed development of land adjacent to Greenway House Parkway.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the report.”