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Dismissed16 March 20263376144

122 Coast Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8PA

erection of side extension to existing first floor flat and creating roof level terrace area

Authority
Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Ellis D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area
  • Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the West Mersea Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and the West Mersea Conservation Area, which is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP7 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2013-2033 Section 1, Policy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2, Policy DM16 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2, Policy SS12b of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2, Policy WM24 of the West Mersea Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2033, Policy WM25 of the West Mersea Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2033

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