Kronen successfully prepared a Transport Technical Note that resolved a highway holding objection, enabling planning application 07/25/0103/F to be approved by Broxbourne Council in March 2026. The application, for the change of use of a former cab and taxi store into a new café at 23–25 Cheshunt Wash, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 0LJ, had previously been refused twice. The café — Brun-Cai — opened for business in April 2026.
The Planning Challenge: Two Refusals in Broxbourne
The proposal sought to bring a cafe use to a previously underutilised commercial property in Cheshunt, in the Borough of Broxbourne. The scheme included the change of use to café, installation of external extractor fans and air conditioning units, and a garage conversion to support the new operation.
Despite broad support for the principle of the change of use, the application had accumulated two prior refusals due to an objection from the highway authority. The concern centred on the potential parking impacts of the proposed café use — a common sticking point for change-of-use applications in Broxbourne and across Hertfordshire.
How a Transport Technical Note Overcame the Holding Objection
Kronen was appointed to prepare a Transport Technical Note for Broxbourne Council specifically designed to address and overcome the authority’s parking objection.
Our assessment examined the parking demand likely to be generated by the café, drawing on:
- An analysis of the site’s accessibility by sustainable transport modes
- A review of the characteristics of the local highway network in Cheshunt
- Evidence of existing parking provision in the vicinity of the site
We demonstrated that the proposal would not give rise to unacceptable parking impacts and that the concerns underpinning the previous refusals could be satisfactorily resolved. The Transport Technical Note was accepted by Broxbourne’s highway authority, clearing the way for the planning authority to grant approval.
The Outcome: Planning Approved and Café Now Open
Planning permission was granted by Broxbourne Council in March 2026, and Brun-Cai opened its doors the following month. It is always rewarding to see a project through from a technical challenge to a tangible result — a new local business now serving the Cheshunt community.
Need a Transport Technical Note for a Broxbourne Planning Application?
If your application has received a highway holding objection from Broxbourne Council — or has already faced refusal on transport or parking grounds — Kronen can help. We specialise in preparing Transport Technical Notes and transport assessments that directly address highway authority concerns, giving your application the best chance of approval.
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