EIGHT homes can be built on industrial land in Gosfield.

Braintree Council planning committee has approved a bid to demolish existing buildings at the rear of New Road and build homes in their place at a meeting on Tuesday.

The site has been used for commercial and industrial purposes including a carpenters, car repairs service and as a place to store caravans.

The parish council objected to the plans, and residents felt there would be an increase in traffic, parked cars and noise.