68 Northfield Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SS

a dormer loft conversion to rear roof slope with roof lights to front roof slope

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Barnes S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 5 and 6 Rosewood Close, with particular regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the bulky, dominating rear dormer window, which would be visible from the public domain and conflict with the prevailing character of unaltered roof pitches, outweighed the limited private benefits of the proposal.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP7 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2013-2033 Section 1 (2021), Policy DM13 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2 (2022), Policy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2 (2022)

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