®Planning appeal decision
4 Parsons Field, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6BZ
Planning appeal 3361609 at 4 Parsons Field, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6BZ (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the character and appearance of the area.
UPVC porch to allow for stairlift to be installed
- Authority
- Colchester Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- CO7 6BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area or the conservation area and national landscape setting, making the personal permission condition unnecessary and unreasonable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM15
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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