Ten parking spaces at Land North Of 224 Long Ley, Harlow

“The proposal seeks permission for the provision of ten demarcated parking spaces, one of which would be allocated as a disabled bay. It is considered acceptable in terms of character and appearance, residential amenity and parking/highways considerations. It complies with the relevant policies within the Local Plan and supplementary documents and is recommended for approval accordingly, subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions.”

“The application seeks planning permission for the provision of ten demarcated car parking spaces, one of which would be allocated as a disabled parking bay. The grassed surface would be paved with suitable permeable material.”

“The application site relates to land north of No.224 Long Ley, which comprises of an open, grassed area of land within a residential area. It is not located within a conservation area, nor within the setting of listed buildings.”

“Furthermore, with the proposed landscaping, which includes new tree planting whilst protecting the existing trees, the undeveloped parts of the site would take on a more natural appearance, which would be beneficial for the character of the area. The impact of the proposed development on neighbouring amenity, highway safety, trees and biodiversity would be acceptable.”

“Having regard to the above, the proposal is considered to accord with the HLDP when read as a whole. It is recommended for approval accordingly.”

“No objection, subject to a condition requiring an appropriate dropped kerb vehicular crossing over the existing footway and step free pedestrian access to be provided from the proposed car parking area.”

“Place Services Ecology have reviewed the submitted documentation and consider the information acceptable and accordingly raise no ecological objections subject to the imposition of conditions and informatives. The submitted desk study concluded that there are no designated sites within 2km of the site. The site is located approximately 35m from a patch of Deciduous woodland and approximately 300m from Vicarage Wood, an Ancient Woodland.”

“The letter of support is all for improving parking in the cul-de-sac.”

“- Technically 9 additional spaces as 2 will be removed to create access. - Object to more trees so close to residential properties affecting the light into their properties and would prefer shrubs.”

“The Committee received a report and application HW/FUL/25/00224 for proposed parking for 10 no. car parking spaces at Land North of 224 Long Ley.”

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

“Vehicular access to the proposed parking area to be provided via an appropriate dropped kerb vehicular crossing at both access points onto Long Ley as shown in principle on the proposed layout drawing no. SK04 and swept path analysis drawing no. SK04. REASON: To ensure that vehicles can enter and leave the highway in a controlled manner in the interest of highway safety, in compliance with policies IN2 & IN3 of the Harlow Local Development Plan, December 2020.”

“Step free pedestrian access to be provided from the proposed car parking area as shown in principle on the submitted plan no. SK04. REASON: To ensure accessible and convenient pedestrian access to residential areas in the interests of highway safety and accessibility.”