Change of use of existing domestic outbuilding to a holiday let
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Borough Success Rate
In Colchester Borough Council, approx 29.3% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 41 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Murray D
Archive Data: 82 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
47.6%
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National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 14 October 2025
by David Murray BA (Hons) DMS MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 5th November 2025
Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/25/3369366
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8TR
β’ The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning β¦