See below for this week's key planning applications in the Maldon District, received or decided on by the Council.

Applications received

1. Land west of Crown Road, Cold Norton

Outline planning application with all matters reserved apart from access, for residential development (up to 14 dwellings), vehicle circulation and parking, hard and soft landscaping and associated development.

Earlier plans for four bungalows at the Crown Lodge site by applicant Suffolk Life were refused by the council in 2017 and then dismissed by the planning inspectorate at appeal. 

2. Land at Poplar Grove Farm, Poplar Grove Chase, Great Totham

An application for a proposed residential development of nine dwellings.

3. Land between 26 & 28 Tiptree Road, Wickham Bishops

Residential development comprising 5 bungalows with garages and associated works for over-55s.

4. Gravel Pit, Stoney Hills, Burnham-On-Crouch

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion request for a development of up to 320 dwellings.

Applications approved

1. Whitefield Court, Mayland Green, Mayland

An application for the provision of four new car parking bays.

2. 13 The Folly, Tiptree, Colchester CO5 0RJ

Proposed front porch & new roof lights.

3. Harmony Kennels, Brook House, Spar Lane, Purleigh CM3 6QW

Proposed single storey dwelling and cart lodge replacing existing outbuildings.

Applications refused

1. Land adjacent to Walden, 99 Barnhall Road, Tolleshunt Knights

Proposed construction of three detached dwelling houses with associated access and parking.

Reasons for refusal:

1. The site is located in a remote location with limited access to sustainable modes of transport to access everyday facilities and services, and as such would be reliant on the use of private vehicles. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies T1, T2, S1 and D1 of the approved Maldon District Local Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. The proposal would fail to contribute to or enhance the local environment, or the wider countryside setting, by the introduction of a cramped form of development and associated access arrangements. As a result the proposed development would introduce an incongruous form of development, resulting an inappropriate level of urbanisation of the site out of keeping with the site's rural location. As such the proposal is contrary to Policies S8, D1 and H4 of the approved Maldon District Local Development Plan and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework, especially at section 15.
3. The proposed vehicular access is not provided with the required vehicular visibility splays for the nature of the use proposed. The proposal would therefore lead to a substandard access onto Barnhall Road resulting in an unacceptable degree of hazard to all road users to the detriment of highway safety. As such the proposal is contrary to National Planning Policy Framework at paragraphs 110 b) and 111.
4. In the absence of a completed legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the necessary financial contribution towards Essex Coast Recreational disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy has not been secured. As a result, the development would have an adverse impact on the European designated nature conservation sites, contrary to Policies S1, D1, I1, N1 and N2 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

2. 93 Imperial Avenue, Mayland CM3 6AJ

New detached garage to the front of the property.

Reason for refusal:

1. The proposed garage, by reason of its location, size and design, would be a prominent form of development which would be a visually incongruous addition to the site and the street scene. Therefore, the proposed development would result in demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the locality, contrary to Policies D1 and H4 of Maldon District Local Development Plan and the NPPF.

3. 93 High Street, Burnham-On-Crouch CM0 8AH

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastinum) - 1.5 metre crown reduction in height, 0.5-1 metre reduction on the sides (where applicable) deadwood and rubbing branches removed.

Reason for refusal:

1. The proposed works are considered to be excessive and inappropriate. If carried out the works would result in a significantly detrimental impact upon the amenity of the area, to the detriment of its character and appearance. Furthermore, there is insufficient justification for the proposed works.

Environmental Impact Assessment request decision

1. Land west of A414 and south of London Road, Maldon

EIA Screening opinion request for up to 350 residential dwellings with supporting amenity space, landscaping, green infrastructure, and sustainable drainage systems and means of access. The proposals may also include an extension to Maldon Cemetery and ground mounted photovoltaics

Decision: EIA not required.

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