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

Applications received

1. Creeksea Place Events Limited, Creeksea Place Manor House, Ferry Road, Burnham-On-Crouch CM0 8PJ

An application for internal alterations to an existing modern partition and two new doors.

2. Roundbush Farm, Colchester Road, Great Totham CM9 8BZ

Change of use of the ground floor of an existing outbuilding to Class E(g)(iii) - Commercial, Business, for honey production.

Also, change of use of the first floor of the outbuilding to Class C3(a) - ancillary and incidental habitable accommodation to the main dwellinghouse, for occasional overnight use.

3. Land 380m east north-east of Manor House, The Chase, Osea Island

Osea Island Resort Limited: Outline planning application for the erection of holiday accommodation units within an area of 0.8 hectares over four parcels of land, with all matters of detail reserved for future determination except for means of access.

4. 68 High Street, Maldon CM9 5HY

Papa John's (GB) Ltd: Change of use from Class E to a Hot Food Takeaway unit (Sui Generis) including associated minor external alterations to the rear.

The pizza chain's previous bid to turn the former Lloyds Bank building into a takeaway was rejected by Maldon District Council last month.

Applications approved

1. Places for People Leisure Management Limited, Dengie Hundred Sports Centre, Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch CM0 8HS

Burnham On Crouch RUFC: An application for a single-storey extension to the clubhouse.

2. Steel Barn, Maldon Road, Goldhanger

An application for the conversion of agricultural building to five dwellinghouses (Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion.

3. Barn A, Gobolts Farm, Barnhall Road, Tolleshunt Knights

Prior notification of a proposed change of use of agricultural barn to four residential dwellinghouses.

4. Land adjacent to 7 Station Cottages, Hall Road, Southminster

Proposed new detached two-storey dwelling.

Approved, subject to the applicants and all interested parties first entering into an Agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Applications refused

1. Land north of covered reservoir, Tinkers Hole Road, Burnham-On-Crouch

Erect show home and sales and marketing suite, form car park, and lay out associated hard and soft landscaping in connection with adjacent Burnham Waters Retirement Community development OUT/MAL/18/00443 and RES/MAL/20/00846 for a temporary period of one year.

Reason for refusal:

The application site lies within a rural location outside of the defined settlement boundaries where policies of restraint apply. The design of the proposed development would be incongruent to the character of the surrounding area which comprises of agricultural fields and the rural countryside. The development would be intrusive within the rural area and the proposed planting would not screen the development which would be highly visible from public vantage points. This would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the rural area contrary to policies S1, S8, D1 and H4 of the LDP and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

2. Tilly Hill, Bakers Green, Goldhanger CM9 8LT

An application for a first-floor rear extension and cart lodge.

Reasons for refusal:

1. The proposed outbuilding, by reason of its location, siting and bulk would have an impact to the detriment of the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan.
2. The proposed extension to the rear of the dwelling, by reason of its design, scale and positioning, would be an incongruous addition to the existing dwelling to the detriment of the character and appearance thereof and the character of the surrounding area. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan.

3. 44 Glebe Way, Burnham-On-Crouch CM0 8QJ

Single storey front and side, and rear extensions, addition of a pitched roof over existing garage.

Reasons for refusal:

1. The single storey front extension, due to its location, size and design, would be an unsympathetic and incongruous addition to the existing dwelling which would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area. Furthermore, the proposed development would result in an unbalanced pair of semi-detached dwellings further exacerbating the harm to the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore, contrary to policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. The remaining private amenity space at the rear of the property, due to its layout and limited size, would fall significantly short of the recommended minimum size for usable private amenity space for a property of this size. The development would, therefore, result in a level of private amenity space that would be detrimental to the living conditions of the future occupiers of the dwellinghouse. The proposed development is not therefore in accordance with policies D1 and H4 of the approved LDP, the Maldon District Design Guide SPD and the NPPF.
3. The proposed single storey rear extension, due to its height, depth and proximity to the boundary of the site, would have an overbearing impact on and result in a loss of outlook for the neighbouring occupiers to the north, No.42 Glebe Way. Therefore, the proposed development would be an unneighbourly form of development which would cause material harm to the amenity of the occupiers of this neighbouring property, contrary to policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.