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Dismissed15 August 20233313284

4 Caroline Court, Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4TB

Planning appeal 3313284 at 4 Caroline Court, Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4TB (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 August 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

to adapt an unauthorised store and convert to a one bedroom bungalow

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Barnes D
Postcode
CO3 4TB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the living standards of future occupiers

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area through backland siting and poor design, and would result in unacceptable living standards for future occupiers due to noise disturbance and inadequate amenity space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy DM15Policy DM19Policy DM12

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