Planning appeal decision
Land West of Coggeshall Road, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6EU
Planning appeal 3289440 at Land West of Coggeshall Road, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6EU (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 February 2023 by Inspector Pannell G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed access arrangements.
use of land for the siting of 6 no. holiday pods, including new access
- Authority
- Colchester Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Pannell G
- Postcode
- CO7 6EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed access arrangements
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to trees
- whether the appeal site represents an appropriate location for the proposed development, having regard to the spatial strategy in the development plan
What decided it
The proposed access arrangements would not provide sufficient certainty that appropriate visibility splays could be achieved, and the limited width of the access road with its sharp turn would result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety, contrary to policies DM15 and DM21.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM15DM21DM5OV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 109
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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