Adj Grassmere Horseman Side Navestock Essex

1. 1.The proposal represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt and therefore fails to comply with Brentwood Local Plan policy MG02, which indicates that the planning authority will implement Green Belt policy as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework. The proposal for one dwelling does not fall within any of the exceptions at NPPF paragraph 154. Whilst the site would constitute grey belt, the exception to inappropriate development paragraph 155 is not engaged as there is not a demonstrable unmet need for the type of development proposed and it is not in a sustainable location. For the reasons given above, the proposal represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt which is by definition harmful to the Green Belt and should not be approved except in very special circumstances. No matters raised in the application amount to very special circumstances to outweigh Brentwood Borough Council, Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8AY all identified harm to justify granting planning permission. The proposal fails to comply with Brentwood Local Plan policy MG02 in addition to the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The proposed development is located outside of a residential settlement and not within a sustainable location. The site location and access to the development does not benefit from public footpaths meaning the vast majority of journeys by future occupants and visitors would be by private vehicles resulting in a car-dependent form of development. The reliance on this mode of transportation for access to essential daily services, facilities and other means of public transportation is contrary to the requirements of policies MG03, BE09 and BE14 of the Brentwood Local Plan, and paragraphs 110 and 115 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Parish

Navestock

Date validated

14 November 2025

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Miss Georgia Taylor