1 Harsnett Road, Colchester, CO1 2HS

Planning appeal 3374737 at 1 Harsnett Road, Colchester, CO1 2HS (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed on 14 January 2026 by Inspector Marriott H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers having regard to parking provision and noise and disturbance.

‘the applicant would like to change use from Class C3 to C2 (children's care homes) please refer to the statement of use attached’

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Marriott H
Postcode: CO1 2HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers having regard to parking provision and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The small scale of the proposed use with only three young persons and limited staffing, combined with the availability of off-street parking and alternative transport modes in an urban location, would not result in material harm to neighbouring amenity or highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7 of the North Essex Authorities' Shared Strategic Section 1 Plan (2021)Policy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Council Local Plan 2017 – 2033 Section 2 (2022)Policy DM20 of the Colchester Borough Council Local Plan 2017 – 2033 Section 2 (2022)Policy DM21 of the Colchester Borough Council Local Plan 2017 – 2033 Section 2 (2022)Policy DM22 of the Colchester Borough Council Local Plan 2017 – 2033 Section 2 (2022)

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