15 Parsons Field, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6BZ

a front and rear single storey extension

Authority: Colchester City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: CO7 6BZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the Dedham Vale National Landscape

What decided it

The front extension does not extend beyond the existing porch projection and the host dwelling is already positioned forward of the building line, such that the proposal would not appear incongruous within the street scene and would not harm character and appearance or the National Landscape.

Framework references: 131, 189

Plan policies cited: Policy SP 7 of the North Essex Authorities' Shared Strategic Section 1 Plan (2021), Policy DM13 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan Section 2 (2022), Policy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan Section 2 (2022), Policy ENV4 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan Section 2 (2022)

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