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Split Decision18 July 20253345027

Petalo Lodge Boxhouse Lane, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HZ

Planning appeal 3345027 at Petalo Lodge Boxhouse Lane, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HZ (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 18 July 2025 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the AONB.

a new field kennel (retrospective). Summary

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Blackwell J
Postcode
CO7 6HZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the AONB

What decided it

The field kennel's modest size, discreet siting, dense hedgerow screening, and use of sympathetic materials mean it does not harm the character and appearance of the area or the special qualities of the Dedham Vale AONB.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy OV2Policy ENV1Policy ENV4Policy DM13Policy DM15

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