Without the benefit of planning permission, the removal and replacement of the ground floor shopfront and the installation of a metal roller shutter. ("The Activity")
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In Colchester Borough Council, approx 27.5% of Other minor developments appeals are successful. (Sample: 69 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Savage M
Archive Data: 46 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Other minor developments)
17.4%
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National Average (Other minor developments)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 22 December 2025
by M Savage BSc (Hons) MCD MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 25 March 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/C/25/3361715
Elliot Minimarket, 3 St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester CO2 7EF
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (a…