The appeal is allowed and outline planning permission has been granted for up to 265 dwellings and associated access, parking, footpath improvements ,ecological enhancements, open space and landscaping on land at Jotmans Lane, Benfleet, in accordance with application ref: CPT/122/13/OUT, dated 28 February 2013. The appeal is made by Charles Church and Burrows and Dunn Limited against Castle Point Borough Council.