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Allowed27 February 20263376658

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

Planning appeal 3376658 at Little House, High Street, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HJ (Colchester Borough Council) was allowed on 27 February 2026 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, The Little House.

‘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
Postcode
CO7 6HJ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy DM16Policy SP7Policy DM15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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