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

Applications received

1. Tesco, Fullbridge, Maldon CM9 4LE

A retrospective application for a Media Charger (electric vehicle charger) with Screen Media Charger Unit (size 860(W)x2160(H)mm, Screen size 530(W)x930(H) mm), along with two posts for signage (size: 700mm x 1250mm).

2. Mobile Broadband Network Limited Communication Station T-Mobile (68101) Greenfield at Limesbrook Farm, Kelvedon Road, Tolleshunt D'arcy

The removal and replacement of one 12.8m lattice tower for a proposed 20m lattice tower, the relocation of six antennas, installation of three antennas, installation of two 0.3m antennas, relocation of one 0.6m dish, installation of two equipment cabinets with ancillary development thereto.

3. Barn at Parsonage Farm, Witham Road, Tolleshunt Major

An application for the conversion of an agricultural storage building into a dwellinghouse (Class C3)

4. Little Wycke Farm, Blind Lane, Mundon CM9 6PS

Occupation of Little Wycke Farm in breach of Condition 3 of MAL/191/77 and condition 4 of 00/00353/FUL (agricultural occupancy) for a continuous period of time in excess of ten years.

Applications approved

1. Bradwell Marina, Waterside Road, Bradwell-on-Sea CM0 7RB

Improvements and extension to existing access road to provide secondary access.

2. Warners Hall, 70 High Street, Burnham-On-Crouch CM0 8AA

Installation of new freestanding lift. Listed building consent granted.

3. Highlands Farm, Highlands Hill, Mayland CM3 6EF

Construction of new open air swimming pool, pathways, fencing and soft landscape.

Applications refused

1. Former Lloyds Bank building: 68 High Street, Maldon CM9 5YH

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

Reason for refusal:

The Applicant has not demonstrated, to an acceptable degree, that the proposed development would not result in a detrimental impact on highway safety or the free flow of traffic. The proposed development is therefore, contrary to policies T2 and D1 of the Local Development Plan and Government guidance contained within the NPPF.

Read the full article about the Papa John's refusal for more information.

2. The Holt, Bacons Chase, Bradwell-on-Sea CM0 7PH

An application for the erection of two storey outbuilding to function as a garage on the ground floor and games room on the first.

Reason for refusal:

The proposed outbuilding, due to its location, size, bulk and design would result in a disproportionate and incongruous addition to the site, thereby having a detrimental impact on and detract from the existing character and appearance of the application site and the wider area, contrary to policies S1, H4 and D1 of the Local Development Plan and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3. Woodpeckers, 15 Mangapp Chase, Burnham-On-Crouch CM0 8QQ

Variation of condition 2 on approved planning permission 20/01288/FUL (Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of five dwellings).

Reason for refusal:

The overall additional floor area of the proposal is over 1000sqm and is therefore, required to contribute towards affordable housing provision to meet the identified need in the locality and address the Council's strategic objective on affordable housing. The proposed development makes no contribution for affordable housing to meet the identified need in the locality contrary to Policies S1 and H1 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and Government advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4. First Floor Office, Probe House, 106 Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch CM0 8HR

Notification for prior approval for proposed change of use from first floor and attic space office to residential one bedroom flat.

Reasons for refusal:

1. The proposed development would not comply with condition MA.2 (a) of Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and County Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) due to the development providing no parking.
2. The proposed development would not comply with condition MA.2 (f) of Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and County Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) due to insufficient information having been supplied to allow the Council to determine whether adequate natural light would be provided to habitable rooms.
3. In the absence of a completed legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, securing a necessary financial contribution towards Essex Coast Recreational disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy or an appropriate mitigation strategy to overcome the impacts of the development on the European designated nature conservation sites, the development would have an adverse impact on those European designated nature conservation sites, contrary to Policies S1, and I1 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

5. Land on south side, Maldon Road, Woodham Mortimer

Change of use of land for two Gypsy/Traveller pitches comprising the sitting of one mobile home, one touring caravan per pitch, alongside the formation of permeable hardstanding.

Reasons for refusal:

1. The proposed development would be located outside of the defined settlement boundaries, and it would not represent a sustainable form of development due to the poor accessibility of the site. By reason of its location and access, the site would provide poor quality and limited access to sustainable and public transportation, resulting in an increased need of private vehicle ownership and in limited access to services, facilities and employment opportunities. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to policies S8, H6 and T2 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. The proposed development, due to the resultant visual impact from the use of the site for the siting of touring caravans, mobile homes and associated paraphernalia, would detract from the character and appearance of the site itself, the streetscene and the locality more widely. The proposal is to be therefore unacceptable and contrary to policies S8, H6 and D1 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. The proposed development would result in undue harm to the residential amenity of the neighbouring occupiers. The development by reason of the resultant noise levels, and loss of outlook would represent and unneighbourly form of development, contrary to policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and the Maldon District Design Guide.