Section 38 (6) of the Planning and Compensation Act 2004 states that:

"If regard is to be had to the development plan for the purpose of any determination to be made under the planning Acts the determination must be made in accordance with the plan unless materials considerations indicate otherwise".

In the case of Braintree District Council, the development plan is made up of the Essex and Southend-on-Sea Structure Plan and the Braintree District Local Plan Review.

The Braintree District Local Plan Review was adopted by the Council on 25th July 2005 and it provides a framework for the development of the Braintree District.  The Braintree District Local Plan Review and the policies and plans contained therein, is available to view online.  Alternatively, a copy can also be viewed during office hours at Causeway House.

Similary, the Essex and Southend-on-Sea Structure Plan can also be viewed online.

Further information on Braintree District Council’s Planning Policy, is available on the Planning Policy section of the website.

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