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Hawkwell, Essex - Planning Appeal Public Inquiry for Proposed Residential Development

SS5 4JHPublished 20/08/26
Basildon Echo • 

What is planned?

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

PUBLIC INQUIRY at the Jubilee Suite, Saxon Hall, Aviation Way, Southend SS2 6UN.

Opening on 15 September 2026 at 10.00am (scheduled for 8 sitting days)

15–18 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep–02 Oct 2026

REASON FOR INQUIRY – Appeal by Taylor Wimpey London against the non-determination of planning application 25/00539/OUT for:

Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access to the site) for residential development including affordable housing (Class C3); a SEND/Community Facility (Classes F1 and F2); vehicular access from Main Road (with additional emergency vehicular access from Gusted Hall Lane); public open space; and associated infrastructure at Land Between Mount Bovers Lane and Gusted Hall Lane Main Road Hawkwell

An Inspector K McDonald MSc, MRTPI appointed by the Secretary of State will hold the inquiry to decide the appeal.

Members of the public may attend the inquiry venue, and at the Inspector’s discretion, may express their views. Please note there is a limit on seating capacity at the venue.

If you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the inquiry venue, you should contact the Council at planning.applications@rochford.gov.uk to confirm that suitable provisions are in place.

Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed on the Council’s website www.rochford.gov.uk under ‘Planning Applications Search’ entering reference number 25/00539/OUT.

Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate:

Executive Case Officer - John Legg

John.legg@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

Planning Inspectorate reference: APP/B1550/6008332

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