Lions Farm, Langham Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HY

Planning appeal 3343268 at Lions Farm, Langham Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HY (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 February 2025 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed annexe building upon the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area, with particular regard to layout, scale and access.

new two bedroom annexe to support aging relative with supported living on ground floor with two garages to the front with access from existing drive. First floor office and games room. The roof to accommodate solar panels to supply green energy to the new annexe and the existing main dwelling

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Robbie G
Postcode: CO4 5HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed annexe building upon the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area, with particular regard to layout, scale and access
The location of development

What decided it

The proposed annexe building's significant and incongruous scale, combined with its prominent siting relative to the existing bungalow and roadside, would result in an excessively dominant and intrusive scheme that fails to respect or enhance the character of the appeal property and surrounding rural context.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM13Policy SP7Policy DM15

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