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Dismissed20 February 20263375550

68 Northfield Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SS

Planning appeal 3375550 at 68 Northfield Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SS (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2026 by Inspector Barnes S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
CO4 9SS

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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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