The proposal would result in a significantly greater impact on the openness of the green belt than the existing development. Mindful of the framework, I attach substantial weight to the green belt harm.
The council received almost 600 objections to the proposals, many arguing that the plans would increase congestion on the A128 and lead to the loss of a well-used social hub.
While the council indicated that officers would have approved the application, other parties, including Kelvedon Hatch Parish Council and several residents, opposed the move.
British Garden Centre has said it intends to stay and has lodged a court application for a 25-year lease, underscoring the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the site's future.
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