Brentwood Borough Council is inviting public feedback on a subsequent consent application by LIH Dunton Hills Ltd for enabling ecological works at land east of the A128 and south of the A127 off Tilbury Road, West Horndon, near CM13 3LR. The proposals cover tree works, site clearance, and habitat creation to facilitate the translocation of reptiles, a prerequisite before other phases can begin under Condition 11 of planning permission 21/01525/OUT.
Application details and background
The subsequent consent application, reference 21/01525/DHVCON/1, is accompanied by the environmental statement that was submitted with the outline application, which was granted on June 16, 2026. According to Brentwood Borough Council, the application is made under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, Article 15(1A). Subsequent consent typically covers detailed approvals required to implement elements of an outline permission, in this case enabling works within a phase before main construction can proceed.
How to have your say
Members of the public can submit representations to Brentwood Borough Council through several channels: online via the council’s Public Access service; in writing to Planning and Development Services, Brentwood Borough Council, Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood CM15 8AY; or by email to planning@brentwood.gov.uk. Representations must be made by September 18, 2026. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to review the application documents and respond within the deadline.
Proposed works and considerations
The notice indicates vegetation clearance, tree works, and habitat creation to allow controlled reptile translocation. The works are intended to protect species by relocating them to prepared habitats before further development takes place. Residents and stakeholders may wish to consider potential effects on local ecology, timing of works, access arrangements, and site management. The council’s documents set out the technical approach and mitigation; readers are encouraged to consult these before making representations.
Key details include: Applicant: LIH Dunton Hills Ltd; Application reference: 21/01525/DHVCON/1; Related outline permission: 21/01525/OUT, granted June 16, 2026; Site: Land east of the A128 and south of the A127, Tilbury Road, West Horndon (near CM13 3LR); Accompanying documents: Environmental statement. The deadline for representations is within 30 days of the notice date of August 19, 2026, by September 18, 2026.
Next steps after consultation
The council will assess the application and representations. If an appeal is made under section 78(1) of the 1990 Act and proceeds by the expedited procedure, any representations will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no further opportunity to comment. Residents can view the full application documents, including the environmental statement, via the council’s Public Access website, and should quote 21/01525/DHVCON/1 when commenting.
