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Planning appeals in Colchester City Council, 2023

73 appeals decided in 2023, 11% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed21 December 2023· minor3308598
    Captains Field , Peldon Road, Colchester, CO5 7PB

    the erection of a single dwelling and car port, with access

  2. Dismissed12 December 2023· householder3331098
    Floral Dene Park Lane, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5NN

    demolition of existing garage, construction of an annex

  3. Dismissed11 December 2023· advert3313758
    Footpath Outside 11-14 Lion Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LX
  4. Dismissed11 December 2023· minor3313752
    Footpath Outside 11-14 Lion Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LX

    the removal of the existing BT phone box and the installation of a proposed replacement BT street hub and associated display of advertisement to both sides of the unit

  5. Allowed6 December 2023· minor3315171
    Boundary Road , Wivenhoe , Colchester , Essex , CO4 3ZL

    Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  6. Dismissed5 December 2023· minor3315835
    311 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0HN

    continued use of an outbuilding as holiday let accommodation

  7. Dismissed27 November 2023· commercial3315284
    Reds Tattoo Parlour, 123A High Street, Colchester, CO1 1SZ

    the fixture of GOBO projector to 2nd floor to project the logo to the pavement below

  8. Dismissed23 November 2023· commercial3325980
    Equity House, 2 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5EY

    a digital advertisement hoarding to display static advertisements on rotation

  9. Dismissed23 November 2023· minor3309973
    17 Station Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0AZ

    Erection of a two bed dwelling

  10. Dismissed15 November 2023· commercial3323929
    53 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3BP

    a new single illuminated 48-sheet digital advertisement display

  11. Dismissed9 November 2023· ldc3306685
    18 Eastwood Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EB

    a soft landscaping area along the front boundary of the property with a wall and railings and a gate behind

  12. Unknown9 November 2023· enforcement3289539
    Hillside Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, CO5 7RZ
  13. Dismissed7 November 2023· minor3291210
    Land East of, Folly Cottage, Colletts Chase, Wormingford, CO6 3AU

    a change use of land from agricultural to recreational/leisure purposes to provide two lakeside holiday units

  14. Dismissed31 October 2023· minor3319609
    Highfield, Newbridge Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0JA

    described in the application form as the erection of a detached one and a half storey dwelling and detached garage

  15. Dismissed30 October 2023· householder3327592
    8 Wilkin Drive, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0QP

    a change the garage to Granny Annexe

  16. Dismissed27 October 2023· minor3311217
    Fiddlers Farm, Fiddlers Hill, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TU

    described on the application form as ‘Demolition of barn and erection of a dwellinghouse

  17. Dismissed25 October 2023· householder3327097
    Oaklands, Nayland Road, West Bergholt, Essex, CO6 3DG

    removal of Conservatory and Part removal of existing dwelling to allow for New 2 Storey Extension

  18. Dismissed24 October 2023· commercial3319878
    156c High Street, Colchester, CO1 1PG

    for a backlit logo to be displayed along with backlit lettering on 3 individual acrylic panels

  19. Allowed12 October 2023· minor3306395
    Roof Void Above, 10-15 Point Chase, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1FN

    conversion of existing roof space of Block A2 to create 1no. 1bed flat with 25sqm private terrace, together with allocation of 1no. car parking spaces

  20. Dismissed25 September 2023· commercial3313699
    Footpath Adjacent Colchester Town Station, St Botolph's Circus, Colchester, CO2 7EF
  21. Dismissed25 September 2023· minor3313696
    Footpath Adjacent Colchester Town Station, St Botolph's Circus, Colchester, Colchester, CO2 7EF

    two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

  22. Dismissed25 September 2023· minor3306100
    Land Between The Bungalow and Plovers, Mersea Road, Colchester , CO5 7QG

    demolition of an existing building and erection of a detached dwelling on an infill plot

  23. Allowed22 September 2023· minor3311568
    Land North of Lower Road, Layer Breton, Essex, CO2 0PX

    the erection of an open-sided agricultural storage building. Resubmission of 220006 with design revisions

  24. Allowed19 September 2023· minor3298662
    The Little Glebe , Spring Lane, Colchester, CO3 4AN

    Outline application to refurbish the host house ‘Little Glebe' from 3no. existing dwelling units to revert to a single dwelling house and erect two new houses

  25. Dismissed15 September 2023· minor3309924
    Nightingale Farm School Lane, Great Wigborough, Colchester, CO5 7RN

    conversion of two former agricultural livestock and storage buildings into 3 dwellings

  26. Dismissed14 September 2023· householder3319412
    72 Spring Lane, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TG

    the erection of a 2-bay garage/car lodge on front driveway

  27. Dismissed8 September 2023· minor3311044
    Sanders Drive, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3SE

    telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 9 slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works

  28. Dismissed8 September 2023· minor3309263
    The Friar, St. Christopher Road, Colchester, CO4 0NE

    installation of covered structure and pergola along with new floor finishes

  29. Dismissed6 September 2023· minor3307324
    19 Honey Lane, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0FR

    a fence to the boundary of our property at a height of 6ft dropping down to 1 metre so as not to obstruct view for drivers using private carpark to the rear. A temporary fence has been erected as we had vehicles damaged and our garden damaged by vehicles cutting across the garden/speeding etc. The police inspected it at one stage and was happy with what had been put up as a deterrent to slow down speeding vehicles. Since temporary fence has gone up there has been no issues with damage but please note the temporary fence does not include full length of boundary. I have been made aware I need to do a change of use to the rear part of our garden is a verge and needs to be changed to garden

  30. Allowed4 September 2023· minor3307713
    Land to the Rear of 50-68 Blackberry Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0RZ

    retrospective temporary change of use of part of existing car park for a storage compound (3 years)

  31. Dismissed15 August 2023· minor3313284
    4 Caroline Court, Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4TB

    to adapt an unauthorised store and convert to a one bedroom bungalow

  32. Dismissed15 August 2023· minor3312533
    18A Fingringhoe Road, Colchester, CO2 8DZ

    the conversion of existing garages to habitable space and amended parking provisions

  33. Dismissed7 August 2023· minor3287344
    Tile House New Road, Aldham, Colchester, CO6 3PN

    the erection of four detached dwellings, access road, new woodland plantation and additional landscaping

  34. Dismissed2 August 2023· minor3287715
    20-21 Middleborough, Colchester, CO1 1QX

    roof railings and roof strengthening

  35. Dismissed30 June 2023· minor3295112
    10 Cambridge Road, Colchester, CO3 3NS

    a change of use from one ground floor flat to two ground floor flats, including single storey extensions and internal alterations, the conversion of a former coach house to one residential unit, car parking and associated works

  36. Allowed21 June 2023· minor3304094
    Four Sevens, 28 Inglis Road, Colchester, CO3 3HU

    change of use from an existing Guest House to a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO)

  37. Dismissed15 June 2023· minor3289217
    Brook Hall Cottages, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0RE

    six detached bungalows, with associated access, layout, parking, amenity and landscaping

  38. Dismissed13 June 2023· commercial3320108
    Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SQ

    upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster and removal of 6no. existing advertisement hoardings

  39. Dismissed9 June 2023· householder3306080
    24 Welshwood Park Road, Colchester, CO4 3HZ

    single storey side and rear extension

  40. Dismissed25 May 2023· minor3304077
    Hawthorne Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, CO4 3JE

    15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  41. Dismissed25 May 2023· minor3286281
    Buildings Adjacent to Messing Park, Messing Park Farm House, Messing, Colchester, CO5 9TG

    Erection of 5 No. dwellinghouses

  42. Dismissed12 May 2023· commercial3310859
    Unit A1-A3, Stane Retail Park, Tollgate, Colchester , CO3 0NU

    an illuminated 3D lettering sign

  43. Dismissed3 May 2023· minor3306811
    8 Wilkin Drive, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0QP

    change of use from C3 dwelling house into C2 Young Persons Care Home. The existing converted garage will be used as an office for carers

  44. Allowed20 April 2023· minor3303577
    The Dukes Seafood, Coast Road , West Mersea Colchester, Essesx, CO5 8NA

    Erection of two wooden sheds adjacent to existing seafood bar for extension and improvements to food preparation and storage areas, formation of new disabled customer toilet, erection of fencing/gates to front of site, improvements to site surfacing, provision of removable 'sail' type cover to part of existing seating area, small extension to hours of opening and type of food sold; variation of condition 2 for inclusion of rear walkway and alterations to approved fence to northern boundary

  45. Dismissed11 April 2023· minor3289530
    56 Military Road, Colchester, CO1 2AN

    a new studio dwelling

  46. Dismissed6 April 2023· minor3297000
    Lynch Cottage Mill Lane, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NH

    4 bedroom dwelling and garage/store

  47. Dismissed5 April 2023· minor3303400
    Langenhoe Hall Hall Lane, Langenhoe, Colchester, CO5 7NA

    a new MoT station and vehicle workshop, with electric charging stations in the car park

  48. Dismissed31 March 2023· minor3288368
    Streamlines Dyers Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0LH

    residential development in front garden. One 4 bedroom dwelling

  49. Dismissed30 March 2023· householder3312346
    Somerson House New Road, Aldham, Colchester, CO6 3PN

    described in the application form as a “demolition of existing cartlodge and annex and the erection of a two bedroom annex of similar footprint for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling

  50. Dismissed29 March 2023· householder3310338
    70 Vine Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LT

    described in the application form as a “drop kerb to Vine Road to allow vehicle access to new gravel hardstand as outlined on block plan

  51. Dismissed28 March 2023· minor3298692
    Land Adjacent to Shatters Farm Shatters Road, Layer Breton, Colchester, CO2 0PY

    described on the application form as cessation of use of established builders yard and erection of one dwelling

  52. Dismissed28 March 2023· minor3297755
    Land North of Lower Road, Layer Breton, Essex, CO2 0PX

    the erection of an open fronted agricultural storage building

  53. Dismissed24 March 2023· householder3310970
    Trianon Hall Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0QR

    a garage/workshop

  54. Unknown24 March 2023· minor3283834
    Old Rewsalls Barn Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8SX
  55. Dismissed24 March 2023· other3283131
    Rewsalls Old Barn, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SX

    conversion of barns to 3x residential units. Appeal B: APP/A1530/Y/21/3283131 Rewsalls Farm Barn, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea CO5 8SX

  56. Dismissed23 March 2023· minor3295336
    Land West of High Acre Farm, Tey Road, Aldham, CO6 3RX

    to change the use of land from agricultural to recreational/leisure purposes to provide four glamping pod units and associated parking and plant

  57. Dismissed21 March 2023· minor3297404
    Scarletts Bungalow, Recreation Road, Colchester, CO1 2HJ

    part conversion, part extension of the former therapy centre to 3 no dwellings and the erection of 2 no chalet bungalows with parking

  58. Dismissed16 March 2023· minor3298551
    52b Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7LT

    the erection of one dwelling

  59. Dismissed22 February 2023· minor3289440
    Land West of Coggeshall Road, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6EU

    use of land for the siting of 6 no. holiday pods, including new access

  60. Dismissed14 February 2023· major3293060
    Former Odeon Cinema, 16 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ES

    demolition of former cinema buildings and the re- construction of the foyer building and the erection of a new apartment block in place of the auditorium to provide 55no. apartments, 2no. retail Units (A1) and 32no. basement car parking spaces

  61. Dismissed14 February 2023· minor3288300
    Land South of Cooks Hall Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3EX

    erection of a single dwelling

  62. Dismissed13 February 2023· minor3289251
    30 , New Church Road, West Bergholt Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JE

    demolition of existing detached house and erection of 2 no. detached dwellings

  63. Dismissed8 February 2023· minor3286095
    Land East Sside of Whitehouse Hill, Salcott, Essex, CM9 8HP

    the erection of 2 dwellings, associated development and financial contribution towards highways improvements

  64. Allowed6 February 2023· minor3288712
    Springfield, Station Road, Wakes Colne, CO6 2DS

    demolition of a garage and the erection of a single dwelling with access driveway and car parking

  65. Dismissed6 February 2023· minor3287983
    Apple Garth, , Cooks Mill Lane, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9TE

    erection of a single dwelling

  66. Dismissed3 February 2023· minor3295728
    SwallowField, Glamping Heath Road, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TN

    erection of a single dwellinghouse

  67. Dismissed1 February 2023· minor3299584
    Land Adjacent Rosavilee, White Hart Lane, West Bergholt Colchester, Essex, CO6 3DB

    described in the application form as ‘Outline permission with all matters reserved for a detached dwelling and double garage…

  68. Dismissed1 February 2023· minor3291688
    Hewthorn Anglesea Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9JR

    demolition of existing dwelling and partial demolition of existing boundary wall, erection of 2no semi-detached dwellings (Use Class C3), creation of off-street car parking, and associated works

  69. Dismissed30 January 2023· householder3308564
    12 Constantine Road, Colchester, CO3 3DU

    replacement of rotting single-glazed wooden sash windows with uPVC equivalents

  70. Dismissed18 January 2023· major3305697
    Land at Broadfields, Elmstead Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9SF

    Construction of residential development (Use Class C3), access, landscaping, public open space, and associated infrastructure works

  71. Dismissed16 January 2023· householder3310467
    Floral Dene Park Lane, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5NN

    replacement of garage with cart lodge with annex above for family use

  72. Dismissed16 January 2023· minor3294044
    West Oaks Foxes Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3PS

    demolition of three bed detached house with adjoining conservatory and associated outbuildings. Erection of new five bedroom two storey detached dwelling including separate garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 181199, dated 18 June 2018

  73. Dismissed16 January 2023· minor3290724
    By Pass Nurseries Dobbies Lane, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EP

    Change of use of land from garden nursery (sui generis) to B8 storage with external storage of stone slabs up to 3 metres height, hardcore hard standing, new HGV access and frontage opening

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.