253-255 Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8BN

Planning appeal 3319234 at 253-255 Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8BN (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

outline application for residential development with all matters reserved

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Cross D
Postcode: CO2 8BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of future residents in respect of outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance, odour and light pollution

What decided it

The existence of an extant outline planning permission for residential development on the site (approved after the appeal was submitted) demonstrating that the Council considered rear development and a parking court acceptable, combined with the indicative plans showing that 8 dwellings could be arranged without undue harm to character and appearance or living conditions, justified allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7 of the Section 1 Local PlanBackland and Infill Development SPDPolicy DM15 of the Section 2 Local PlanPolicy DM12 of the Section 2 Local PlanPolicy DM19 of the Section 2 Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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