181 Colchester Road, West Bergholt, COLCHESTER, CO6 3JY

Construction of new detached two-storey house with garage, drive, and new access

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Szymanski D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
whether or not the development would be in a suitable location for housing having regard to its location within the countryside and the accessibility to services and facilities
the effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 179B, 181 and 183 Colchester Road, with particular reference to overlooking, noise and disturbance, and pollution

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance of the area and harmful living conditions to occupiers of No 179B through overlooking, combined with conflict with development plan spatial strategy policies, significantly outweighed the limited benefits of the development.

the significant harm to character and appearance, harmful living conditions to No 179B, and conflict with locational policies significantly outweighed the limited benefits of one dwelling and small economic contribution

Framework references: 11, 105

Plan policies cited: Policy DP1, Policy DP12, Policy UR2, Policy PP10, Policy SP3, Policy PP9, Policy H1, Policy PP12, Policy SP6

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