Planning appeal decision
43 East Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1SJ
Planning appeal 3373853 at 43 East Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1SJ (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building.
Retention of drainage pipe from roof into existing hopper on front elevation of neighbouring property
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- King T
- Postcode
- CO6 1SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Coggeshall Conservation Area
What decided it
The private benefits of preventing water ingress do not constitute public benefits sufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the special interest of the listed building, which is an irreplaceable asset.
The less than substantial harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building was not outweighed by any public benefits, as the benefits were private in nature.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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