The Laurels, Chappel Road, Great Tey, COLCHESTER, CO6 1JR

Without the benefit of planning permission, the material change of use of land from agricultural to a mixed use of residential and business use (Scaffolding Business)

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Hearing
Development: agricultural · Change of use
Inspector: Hanson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the residential use of the land is justified in this location taking into account the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) and relevant policies contained in the adopted Colchester City Local Plan 2017-2033 (the LP)
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The appellant's failure to demonstrate the financial viability of the agricultural enterprise, as required by Policy DM14, meant the essential need for a permanent on-site dwelling could not be justified.

Plan policies cited: SP3, SP7, SG1, DM14, DM15, ENV1, DM13, DM20, DM21

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