®Planning appeal decision
1 & 2 The Folly, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0RJ
Planning appeal 3271084 at 1 & 2 The Folly, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0RJ (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 October 2021 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
part single storey, part two storey side, rear and front extensions to Nos 1 & 2 The Folley including demolition of existing single side extension to No. 1 The Folley and removal of existing chimneys
- Authority
- Colchester Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- CO3 0RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The poor overall design and appearance of the extended houses, with overly bulky and poorly proportioned elevations, was harmful to the character and appearance of the area contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP1 of the Colchester Development Policies 2010Policy UR2 of the Core Strategy 2008
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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