Change of use from C3 residential to C2 care home including garage conversion, ground floor rear extension and first floor rear/side extensions
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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: Ellis D
Archive Data: 37 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
35.1%
↑ High
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 4 February 2026
by D Ellis MPlan MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 9th March 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/25/3375645
30 Booth Avenue, Colchester, Essex CO4 3BB
• The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
against a refu…