Planning appeal decision
Oxley House D'arcy Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0RT
Planning appeal 3300031 at Oxley House D'arcy Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0RT (Maldon District Council) was allowed on 11 November 2022 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
Part two, part single storey extension to rear of house
- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lock H
- Postcode
- CO5 0RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would create a balanced and integrated transition in height and design that would not undermine the character and appearance of the dwelling or surrounding area, particularly given the property's distinct siting and the limited visibility from the public domain.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H4Policy D1Policy S1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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