Planning appeal decision
Mannings Farm, White Colne, Colchester, CO6 2QH
Planning appeal 3324428 at Mannings Farm, White Colne, Colchester, CO6 2QH (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
demolition of existing extension and construction of new extension. The newer extension is more in keeping with the original dwelling and will give the family additional bedrooms so that all the family can live in the house. The new extension will be thermally efficient and reduce the carbon footprint of the dwelling. The extension will be high quality and use traditional finishes
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- CO6 2QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The disproportionate bulk, mass and design of the extension would materially alter the original built form and character of the dwelling, conflicting with Policies LPP36, LPP47 and LPP52 of the Braintree District Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPP36Policy LPP47Policy LPP52
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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