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Dismissed12 September 20253356332

Former Clever Clogs Day Nursery, Coptfold Road , Brentwood , Essex, CM14 4BN

Planning appeal 3356332 at Former Clever Clogs Day Nursery, Coptfold Road , Brentwood , Essex, CM14 4BN (Brentwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 September 2025 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Brentwood Library' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

construction of single storey side extension (following demolition of existing boiler room and WC) and bin and buggy store, improvements to existing front porch on the northern elevation. Fenestration alterations and other external alterations and refurbish ment. Appeal B: APP/H1515/Y/24/3356334 Former Clever Clogs Day Nursery, Coptfold Road, Brentwood CM14 4BN

Authority
Brentwood Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Willis S
Postcode
CM14 4BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Brentwood Library' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
  • Whether the proposed works and development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Brentwood Town Centre Conservation Area
  • Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the setting, as it relates to the special interest of the nearby Grade II listed building known as '4-24 Coptfold Road'

What decided it

The harm to the special interest of Brentwood Library and the character and appearance of the conservation area, which did not represent clear and convincing justification and were not outweighed by the public and economic benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE14Policy BE16

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