A DATE has been set for a public inquiry in respect of land south of Redlands, Hovefields Drive, Wickford.

 The Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold the Inquiry virtually opening at 10am on Monday, 25 July. 

 The Inquiry follows appeals by a number of residents, relating to three enforcement notices issued by Basildon Council alleging:

i. Without planning permission, operational development consisting of the importation of hard-core, scalpings and associated material, the levelling of imported material

ii. Without planning permission, operational development consisting of the laying of additional area of hardstanding, creation of roadways, access routes.

iii. Without planning permission, operational development consisting of the creation of subdivided plots by way of the erection of fence posts, fence boards and fencing.

Notice One (served 4 December 2020)

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land for the storage of caravans.

Notice Two (served 4 December 2020)

Without planning permission, the material change in use of the Land to the stationing of caravans for residential occupation.

The Inquiry will be live-streamed on the Council's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BasildonCouncil  

Any person may attend the Inquiry virtually and, at the Inspector's discretion, give their views, or appoint someone to speak on their behalf. If you wish to actively participate in the Inquiry, please contact the Local Planning Authority (email: [email protected] or telephone: 01268 533333) for details of how to attend as soon as possible and before 25 July 2022.

In due course, the Inspector's decision will be published online at: The Planning Inspectorate - https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/