Thorpe Ley, Old Ipswich Road, Langham, Essex, CO7 7QJ

Internal and external alterations to outbuilding to form new dwelling (self build)

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Phillips A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the setting of nearby listed building, known as Thorpe Ley
Relevant policies for the location of housing in line with the Council's spatial strategy and its accessibility to services and/or facilities
Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for any additional need for sport, recreation and community facilities arising from the development

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan spatial strategy by locating new housing outside the settlement boundary in an unsustainable location with poor accessibility to services and facilities, and fails to secure adequate contributions for sport, recreation and community facilities.

Framework references: 84, 117, 215

Plan policies cited: SP1, SP3, SG1, SG2, OV2, DM15, DM16, SP6, SG7, PP1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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