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Allowed7 August 20266008036

85 Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8QP

Planning appeal 6008036 at 85 Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8QP (Brentwood) was allowed on 7 August 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, 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.

construction of a detached garage for two cars

Authority
Brentwood
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
John Morrison
Postcode
CM15 8QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed garage would be read as secondary to the host building and would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area, complying with Policy BE14 of the Brentwood Local Plan (2022).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE14 of the Brentwood Local Plan (2022)

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