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Notice varied and upheld6 February 20263371036

80 London Road, Braintree, CM7 2AS

Planning appeal 3371036 at 80 London Road, Braintree, CM7 2AS (Braintree District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 February 2026 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the use of land and existing building for the storage, preparation and display of vans for sale on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the change of use of land and existing building for the storage, preparation and display of vans for sale. Summary

Authority
Braintree District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Steen A
Postcode
CM7 2AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the use of land and existing building for the storage, preparation and display of vans for sale on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the development on flood risk

What decided it

The incongruous appearance of the large number of parked vans in an open green setting with mature trees and proximity to a cemetery causes unacceptable harm to character and appearance that cannot be outweighed by economic benefits or conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP7LPP1LPP 52LPP 67LPP 74
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176

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