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Allowed21 June 20233304094

Four Sevens, 28 Inglis Road, Colchester, CO3 3HU

Planning appeal 3304094 at Four Sevens, 28 Inglis Road, Colchester, CO3 3HU (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed on 21 June 2023 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed use on the character of the area and the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with regard to increased cars, noise and disturbance.

change of use from an existing Guest House to a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO)

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Bartlett R
Postcode
CO3 3HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed use on the character of the area and the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with regard to increased cars, noise and disturbance
  • The integrity of designated habitat sites along the Essex Coast

What decided it

The proposed HMO use would not result in a level of intensification above that of the lawful guest house use, and the financial contribution towards habitat mitigation measures was sufficient to avoid adverse effects on designated sites.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP1Policy DP12Policy UR2Policy SP7Policy DP21Policy SP2

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