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Notice varied and upheld20 November 20253323932

11 The Nook, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9NH

Planning appeal 3323932 at 11 The Nook, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9NH (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 20 November 2025 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

‘Without the benefit of planning permission, the change of use of a dwellinghouse (C3) to stand- alone short- term holiday let Airbnb (Sui Generis)("The Activity")’ The requirement of the notice is ’Cease the use of the dwellinghouse known as 11 The Nook for short term holiday lets (Airbnb)’

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Griffin E
Postcode
CO7 9NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • The effect of the development upon highway safety

What decided it

The intensive use of outdoor facilities by transient groups of holiday guests causes unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring properties that cannot be adequately controlled by conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM5DM13DM15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 111Paragraph 112

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