According to a recent article in the Thurrock Gazette, a government body has ruled that Titan Lorry Park should close in four years.

The lorry park in Oliver Road, West Thurrock, which had been operating for more than three years without planning permission, was issued with a 28-day closure notice by Thurrock Council.   However, following an appeal, Planning Inspector Pete Drew ordered the enforcement notice to be withdrawn.

After four years, the lorry park - including all equipment and vehicles on the site -  will be removed and it has been ordered the land should be restored to the condition it was previously in.   The three day inquiry heard the lorry park, owned by Industrial Chemicals Group, served the needs of local businesses and stopped lorries thundering through residential areas.  However, Paul Shadarevian, acting on behalf of Thurrock Council said the land was part of a key development site and was needed to help create more than 26,000 jobs.