Harlow - H4: Loss of Housing

H4: Loss of Housing.

The demolition or the change of use of buildings or land in residential use must meet the following criteria:

(a) the development would facilitate a net gain in residential accommodation, or redevelopment at a higher density;
(b) the development would be necessary to secure the preservation of a listed building at risk;
(c) the existing building is unfit for human habitation, and cannot be viably improved and brought back into residential use;
(d) the development would be essential for facilitating development in conjunction with policies in the Local Plan.

For more information, please visit Harlow’s Local Plan here.