Former Tennis Pavillion , The Old Rodney , Spring Elms Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford , CM3 4SD

Planning appeal 3337730 at Former Tennis Pavillion , The Old Rodney , Spring Elms Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford , CM3 4SD (Chelmsford Borough Council) was allowed on 28 July 2026 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice have occurred as a matter of fact (ground (b)).

Construction of a hard surface (gravel and concreted edging) on land at the former tennis pavilion

Authority: Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Householder developments
Inspector: King T
Postcode: CM3 4SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice have occurred as a matter of fact (ground (b))
Whether planning permission should be granted for the construction of a hard surface, having regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area (ground (a))

What decided it

The gravel surfacing is compatible with the surrounding rural character and supports a lawful tourism use, creating no identifiable harm to the intrinsic character of the countryside.

The benefits of the surfacing in supporting a lawful caravan use and improving the visual appearance of a previously neglected site outweighed any concerns about character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S11Policy DM10Policy DM23

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