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Dismissed15 January 20243325312

Kenmore Lodge, Plummers Road, Fordham, COLCHESTER, CO6 3NR

application for permission in principle for demolition of existing shed and development of single residential dwelling on previously developed land using existing access

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Chamberlain G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the location, land use and amount of development proposed is suitable in principle, having regard to the spatial strategy in the development plan, access to services and facilities, the effect on character and appearance of the area, and the integrity of Habitat Sites

What decided it

The failure to secure mitigation for likely significant adverse effects on Habitat Sites through an appropriately binding planning obligation, which is required by the Habitat Regulations and the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP3, Policy SG1, Policy OV2, Policy SS6, Policy SP7, Policy ENV1, Policy DM15, Policy SP2, Policy SP1

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