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Dismissed22 November 20243345735

23 Linnet Way, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8QJ

Planning appeal 3345735 at 23 Linnet Way, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8QJ (Tendring District Council) was dismissed on 22 November 2024 by Inspector A Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

Single storey rear extension with flat roof

Authority
Tendring District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
A Hartley
Postcode
CO7 8QJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The poor design, prominence in the streetscene, excessive scale, height, bulk and inappropriate materials of the extension caused harm to the character of the host dwelling and surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7 (Section 1) (2021)Policy SPL3 (Section 2) (2022)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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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