Overview
If a planning application is refused, the applicant may decide to make a planning appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate is a UK government agency that deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning-related and specialist casework in England.
Appeals may be considered by either written representations, a hearing or a public inquiry. A public inquiry is the most formal type of planning appeal. Each side presents their case to the Inspector and can cross-examine the other's expert witnesses.
Planning inquiry – land south of Marsh Farm, Fobbing
| Planning Inspectorate appeal reference | Planning Inspectorate: APP/M1595/W/23/3328712 |
| Thurrock Council planning reference | 21/01635/FUL |
| Address | Land south of Marsh Farm, Marsh Lane, Fobbing |
| Proposal | Installation of renewable-led energy generation station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with substation, inverter / transformers stations, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure, grid connection cable, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements |
| Inquiry dates | From 10am, 9 January 2024 to 12 January 2024 |
| Location | Committee Room 1, Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, RM17 6SL |
| Decision date | 22 March 2024 |
| Appeal decision | The appeal is allowed. Planning Inspectorate: APP/M1595/W/23/3328712 |