35 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ

Planning appeal 3320051 at 35 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 March 2025 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: whether the shutter preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Colchester Conservation Area No 4: North Station Road and Environs.

Replacement shopfront (recessed in opening) - Retrospective

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Griffin E
Postcode: CO1 1RQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A: whether the shutter preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Colchester Conservation Area No 4: North Station Road and Environs
Appeal A: the effect of the development on the fear of crime
Appeal B: whether the recessed shop front preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the CA

What decided it

The development does not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and no material considerations indicate determination other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7Policy DM15Policy DM16Shopfront Design Guide (June 2011)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 96

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