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Allowed30 May 20243325955

Armoury Road, West Bergholt, Essex, CO6 3JW

Planning appeal 3325955 at Armoury Road, West Bergholt, Essex, CO6 3JW (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed on 30 May 2024 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a 3 storey, 2 bedroom detached family home

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
CO6 3JW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposal would make an appropriate contribution to community facilities

What decided it

The proposal would not cause harm to character and appearance, and although conflicting with Policy DM2 on community facilities, the Council failed to justify the contribution sought, allowing the appeal to proceed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2013-2033 Section 1 2021Policy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2 2022Policy PP10 of the West Bergholt Neighbourhood PlanPolicy DM2 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2 2022Policy SP2 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2013-2033 Section 1 2021

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