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Dismissed22 September 20213252314

Land Between, 1 to 3 Halfmoon Farm and Byways Cottage,, Huxtables Lane,, Fordham Heath, Essex, CO3 9TG

Planning appeal 3252314 at Land Between, 1 to 3 Halfmoon Farm and Byways Cottage,, Huxtables Lane,, Fordham Heath, Essex, CO3 9TG (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 September 2021 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the demolition of existing sheds and outbuildings and erection of new 4 bedroom 2 storey house

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Leigh C
Postcode
CO3 9TG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The extensive open car parking area at the frontage, lacking adequate landscaping, would harm the semi-rural character and landscape setting of the Green, and this harm could not be remedied by condition given the competing spatial demands of adequate parking provision and highway safety.

The sustainability credentials of the scheme did not outweigh the identified harm to character and appearance arising from the frontage design and layout.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy UR2 of the Colchester Borough Council Core Strategy Policy 2008 (revised 2014)DP1 of the Colchester Borough Council Development Policies 2010 (revised 2014)

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