Planning appeal decision
100 Lisle Road, Colchester, CO2 7SA
Planning appeal 3368663 at 100 Lisle Road, Colchester, CO2 7SA (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the terrace of dwellings in which it is situated.
first floor rear extension above part of existing single storey projection
- Authority
- Colchester Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- CO2 7SA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the terrace of dwellings in which it is situated
What decided it
The proposed extension, subject to a condition requiring agreement of external materials (such as white render to match the neighbour's outrigger), would be compatible with the scale, appearance and character of the original dwelling and subordinate to it, and would not result in adverse impact to the streetscene or character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM13
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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