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Dismissed25 June 20266004969

9 Lakeside Crescent, Brentwood, CM14 4JB

Planning appeal 6004969 at 9 Lakeside Crescent, Brentwood, CM14 4JB (Brentwood) was dismissed on 25 June 2026 by Inspector Terrence Kemmann-Lane, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed new dwelling on the visual and physical openness at the head of the Crescent and the established character and pattern of low-density development in the street.

subdivision of existing plot and construction of new dwellinghouse following demolition of the garage and shed of the existing house

Authority
Brentwood
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Terrence Kemmann-Lane
Postcode
CM14 4JB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed new dwelling on the visual and physical openness at the head of the Crescent and the established character and pattern of low-density development in the street
  • Flood risk assessment
  • Impact on Great Crested Newts

What decided it

The absence of a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment and satisfactory evidence regarding Great Crested Newts rendered the proposal unacceptable despite its acceptable design and character impacts.

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