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Allowed22 March 20243324416

198 Brentwood Road, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3PN

Planning appeal 3324416 at 198 Brentwood Road, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3PN (Brentwood Borough Council) was allowed on 22 March 2024 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations.

the demolition of the 20th century wings and southerly day room, existing ground level to be reduced, and new extension on two floors forming a secure courtyard enclosure resulting in an increase in bedroom numbers from 33 to 55 bedrooms

Authority
Brentwood Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other Major Developments
Inspector
Woodwards O
Postcode
CM13 3PN

What decided it

The very special circumstances arising from the need for additional care home beds, improved quality of facilities and layout, and enhancement to the heritage significance of the locally listed building and conservation area outweigh the harm to Green Belt openness.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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