15 parking spaces at Land West Of 71 Little Pynchons, Harlow

What was proposed

The application proposed fifteen marked car parking spaces, permeable paving, four new trees and relocation of a street light.

“The application seeks planning permission for the provision of fifteen demarcated car parking spaces. The grassed surface would be paved with suitable permeable material.”

“Four new trees would be planted on site. No new street lighting is proposed, however a street light will be relocated.”

Officer report

The site

The site was an open, grassed area within a residential area and was outside conservation areas and listed-building settings.

“The application site relates to land west and east of No.71 Little Pynchons, which comprises of an open, grassed area of land within a residential area of Bush Fair West. It is not located within a conservation area, nor within the setting of listed buildings.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the proposal acceptable for character, residential amenity and highways, and compliant with relevant policies subject to conditions.

“Reason for Committee Referral More than two letters of objection have been received which are contrary to officer recommendation of approval.”

“The proposal seeks permission for the provision of fifteen demarcated parking spaces. 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.”

Officer report

What residents said

Nine representations were received, including six objections about parking and highway safety and three supporting the proposal.

“- Parking/Highway Safety: The road is a horseshoe so make it one way so people park the same way making it easier to get in and out for bin men. - Instead of chopping up the green why not join both laybys north of the flats, but make them deeper so more vehicles can park at an angle like the large layby south of the flats? - Spaces may be too tight for cars to freely manoeuvre safely and correctly which could lead to further issues. - Not enough parking spaces created.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A councillor gave a representation to the committee.

The committee decision

The committee granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the officer’s report.

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

Minutes