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Dismissed3 May 20233306811

8 Wilkin Drive, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0QP

Planning appeal 3306811 at 8 Wilkin Drive, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0QP (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 May 2023 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance relating to vehicle movements.

change of use from C3 dwelling house into C2 Young Persons Care Home. The existing converted garage will be used as an office for carers

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
CO5 0QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance relating to vehicle movements
  • the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to the risk of conflict between pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles
  • whether any harm would be outweighed by other material considerations, with particular regard to the effect of the proposal on the availability of residential care and support for young people

What decided it

The constrained parking layout and resulting inevitable vehicle movements would cause material harm to neighbouring living conditions and highway safety that outweighs the modest benefits of providing one additional residential care placement.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7 of the North Essex Authorities' Shared Strategic Section 1 PlanPolicy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2Policy DM20 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2Policy DM21 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2Policy DM22 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2Essex County Council Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document September 2009

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