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Allowed8 October 20266009395

Land North of Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1LT

Planning appeal 6009395 at Land North of Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1LT (Colchester City Council) was allowed on 8 October 2026, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on highway safety and the impacts on the road network.

the use of the land for Gypsy & Traveller residential use with the development of two residential pitches

Authority
Colchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Hearing
Development
caravan-gypsy
Postcode
CO6 1LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on highway safety and the impacts on the road network.

What decided it

The Inspector found that the existing and improved access had adequate visibility splays and would generate a low number of vehicle movements, meaning it would be safe in highway safety terms despite National Highways' unresolved objection.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM21
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy TR4Policy TR6

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