Information and Core Documents Library for the Land North of Sandon Lodge (otherwise referred to as Land South of Junction 18 of the A12) appeal

General information

• Planning Application Reference: 24/01768/OUT
• Planning Appeal Reference: 25/00038/NONDET
• Planning Inspector's Reference: APP/W1525/W/25/3368272
• Appeal by: Pigeon (Sandon) Ltd, Richard Holmsted Speakman and Sally Ann Judith Speakman
• Site address: Land North of Sandon Lodge, Woodhill Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex

Appeal status

This appeal has been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate.

Outline planning permission has therefore been granted for a commercial development of up to 46,605sqm of mixed employment, logistics, storage and distribution uses (use classes e(g)(iii), b2, b8) supporting associated development, infrastructure and landscaping. 

The applicant will now need to secure planning permission for the reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, scale and layout.

The council anticipates the applicant will withdraw the duplicate application reference 25/01018/OUT.

Appeal process

The Planning Inspectorate held a public inquiry on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

The public inquiry heard from third parties who expressed their objections to the development proposals.

Core documents

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