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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy BE14, Policy BE16

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