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Allowed24 September 20266009382

Land at Colchester Rd, Colchester, CO6 3JX

Planning appeal 6009382 at Land at Colchester Rd, Colchester, CO6 3JX (Colchester City Council) was allowed on 24 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development in respect of overlooking of the private amenity spaces from the front first-floor windows, and general proximity, on the residential amenity of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling at No.131.

Authority
Colchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
CO6 3JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development in respect of overlooking of the private amenity spaces from the front first-floor windows, and general proximity, on the residential amenity of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling at No.131

What decided it

The oblique angle of approximately 45 degrees and distance of 16 metres between the proposed first-floor window and the neighbour's property exceeded the Essex Design Guide thresholds for acceptable spacing, resulting in no undue harmful effect on residential amenity.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy DM15

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