Planning appeal decision
95 Nayland Road , Colchester , CO4 5EN
Planning appeal 3358290 at 95 Nayland Road , Colchester , CO4 5EN (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 May 2026 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control or any injury to amenity (ground f).
without planning permission, the subdivision of a dwellinghouse to create two self-contained dwelling houses, including the raising of the roof, removal of a chimney and the construction of a two-storey rear extension. (“The Activity”)
- Authority
- Colchester Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- CO4 5EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control or any injury to amenity (ground f)
- Whether the compliance period specified in the notice is reasonable (ground g)
What decided it
The appellant failed to propose any alternative scheme and the notice requirements represent the minimum necessary steps to remedy the material change of use breach.
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