Land West of Beam End Cottage, London Road, Basildon, Essex, CM11 2UY

Planning appeal 3367020 at Land West of Beam End Cottage, London Road, Basildon, Essex, CM11 2UY (Basildon District Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2025 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of up to 9 No. dwellings and garages

Authority: Basildon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sylvester G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the appeal site is grey belt land and whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area, which the Inspector found to be a determinative matter that significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of the proposed development when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The cumulative benefits of housing delivery in a location with severe housing shortfall (1.88 years supply) and sustainable accessibility were outweighed by the substantial and lasting harm to character and appearance of the area, which the Inspector found could not be designed out at reserved matters stage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BAS BE12(i)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 187Paragraph 135Paragraph 155Paragraph 143Paragraph 154Paragraph 110Paragraph 11Paragraph 73

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