Little House, High Street, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HJ

‘replacement of the existing dormer windows, replacement roof tiles, re rendering and other associated works’

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Bowyer J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, The Little House
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Dedham Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the setting of the Grade II* listed building, Great House

What decided it

The enhancements to the overall dormer design, materials, and positioning, combined with improvements to roof tiles, rainwater goods and render, would outweigh the adverse effect of the dormer cheek and roof profile detailing, resulting in a neutral or beneficial overall effect on heritage significance.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1, Policy DM16, Policy SP7, Policy DM15

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