Planning appeal decision
Vincents Farm, Harrow Street, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4PW
Planning appeal 3281098 at Vincents Farm, Harrow Street, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4PW (Babergh District Council) was allowed on 2 February 2022 by Inspector Wyatt G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property.
the “erection of a single storey rear extension and garden room (following demolition of existing single storey extension); loft conversion including insertion of roof lights to rear and two new dormers to front, replace porch on north elevation (front), reinstatement of chimney and new vehicular access
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wyatt G
- Postcode
- CO6 4PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property
- effect of the proposal on the building as a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The proposed extensions and alterations would preserve the character and appearance of the host property and, if applicable, the significance of any non-designated heritage asset, with the main dwelling remaining the dominant feature.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CN01Policy HS33Policy CS15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 203Paragraph 56
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.
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