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<\/p>\nA PLANNING application has been submitted in relation to an office block in Harlow.<\/p>\n
The application states: <\/p>\n
Conversion of an existing office unit into residential use, the construction of a third floor on top of the existing building, and the creation of six new two-bedroom flats.<\/p>\n
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Unit 4 Merlin House West Road Harlow Essex CM20 2GB<\/p>\n
Site and Surroundings<\/strong><\/p>\n The application site is Unit 4, Merlin House, located at the end of a row of four<\/p>\n connected two-storey office units facing West Road. The building is currently subdivided<\/p>\n into two separate units:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The\u00a0ground floor<\/strong>\u00a0is occupied by a construction business.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The\u00a0first floor<\/strong>\u00a0is used by a church group.<\/p>\n The site lies within an established mixed-use area of Harlow. A three-storey residential<\/p>\n block is located directly behind the building, and several other nearby buildings are also<\/p>\n three storeys or taller. This context supports the visual and functional integration of a<\/p>\n third storey into the existing urban form.<\/p>\n The property is not listed and does not lie within a conservation area.<\/p>\n The proposal seeks:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Conversion of the existing two-storey office building into residential flats.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Addition of a third storey to accommodate further residential units.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Retention of the existing eight parking spaces.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Provision for refuse and recycling storage.<\/p>\n For more details, go to Harlow Council website and look for:<\/p>\n