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Dismissed29 June 20266005813

Oak House, Aldham, CO6 3QU

Planning appeal 6005813 at Oak House, Aldham, CO6 3QU (Colchester City Council) was dismissed on 29 June 2026 by Inspector Andrew Phillips, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

proposed replacement of agricultural building with a self- build/custom build new dwelling. (In lieu of Prior Approval for conversion of building into a dwelling 221000)

Authority
Colchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Andrew Phillips
Postcode
CO6 3QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's bulky design and unsuitable scale and massing would have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high quality design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy DM15Policy OV2Policy ENV1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131

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