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Dismissed10 June 20253346084

102 Coast Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NA

Planning appeal 3346084 at 102 Coast Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NA (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 June 2025 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

to replace 4 softwood box sash windows, 10 softwood casement windows and a softwood side door with the highest efficiency products currently available to match the existing

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Woodwards O
Postcode
CO5 8NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Mersea Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed double-glazed windows would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the heritage significance of the listed building and conservation area, and the public benefits of improved durability and energy efficiency do not clearly outweigh this identified harm.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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