Planning appeal decision
Somerson House New Road, Aldham, Colchester, CO6 3PN
Planning appeal 3291073 at Somerson House New Road, Aldham, Colchester, CO6 3PN (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed on 30 September 2022 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council's decision to refuse the LDC application was well-founded.
outbuilding used for storage of vehicles and other household paraphernalia, and a gym
- Authority
- Colchester Borough Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker A
- Postcode
- CO6 3PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the Council's decision to refuse the LDC application was well-founded
What decided it
The proposed outbuilding would provide clear incidental quality to the enjoyment of the dwelling by consolidating the appellant's personal vehicle collection at his home and providing gym and storage facilities, and its size was genuinely and reasonably required and not excessive in the context of the large detached dwelling and extensive grounds.
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