Retirement community extension at Land 250M North Of 16A Maldon Road, Burnham-on-Crouch

“The land is bounded to the south and west by a site known as Burnham Waters which is currently being developed as a retirement community providing homes for residents over 55 (application references 18/00443/OUT approved in September 2019 and 20/00846/RES approved in October 2020), this is known as Phase 1 of the development. That development would consist of bungalows organised in cul-de-sac communities, with additional assisted living apartment blocks.”

“To the south and east of the site are a collection of existing properties fronting Maldon Road, Green Lane and Mangapp Chase. The houses along Maldon Road are particularly close to the southern boundary of the application site. Land immediately to the north and east of the site is currently in use for arable farming, with fields separated by tree lines, hedgerows, and drainage ditches.”

“Name of Statutory Consultee / Other Organisation Comment Officer Response Anglian Water No comments to make Noted Active Travel England No objection subject to standing advice and active travel and sustainable development being promoted Noted Essex County Council Flood and Water Management Team (SUDS) This application does not relate to drainage and drainage shall be reviewed through conditions 10 and 18 of the outline permission This will be dealt with through a separate…”

“Name of Statutory Consultee / Other Organisation Comment Officer Response Essex Police Architectural Liaison Officer No objections subject to provision of lighting, EV charging points, safe design of public realm spaces and the need for security measures Noted Essex Fire and Rescue No objection as access is satisfactory and other requirements regarding fire safety are covered under the Building Regulations.”

“Councillor W Stamp spoke regarding the proposal and commented on the length of time It had taken for the related phase one development to be built. She raised a number of concerns that had been brought to her attention by a local resident, including vibration and noise mitigation, particularly on nearby listed buildings, light pollution, and the screening of houses through sufficient planting to reduce overlooking.”

“A lengthy debate took place in response to a specific query regarding the phase one development on the site and how the discharge of the affordable housing provision included within the Section 106 Agreement (S106) affected this application. In response, Officers acknowledged the concerns raised, provided some comment, and advised they did not consider the question raised to be relevant to the determination of this application.”

“At this point, Councillor Stamp referred to conditions requested by residents relating to a construction management plan, use of Green Lane, ecological impacts during construction, a detailed lighting scheme, and minimum planting heights. In response, the Officer explained that a number of these matters would have been dealt with under the outline planning permission and that, in respect of Green Lane, the application was not concerned with the impact on Green Lane.”

“The Chairperson then moved the proposed approval, in the name of Councillor Fluker, with an additional note regarding the relevance of the standing S106 agreement. This was duly seconded.”

“The Chairperson then put the proposal of approval to the Committee and, upon a vote being taken, this was duly agreed.”

“RESOLVED that this application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions, with a note referring to the S106 agreement relating to the phase one application approval: The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed on the decision notice.”

“Notwithstanding the provisions of Class A, B, C, D, E and F of Part 1 of Schedule 2 and Class A of Part 2 Schedule 2 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order), and with the exception of the pet fences and gates as shown on approved drawing 2039-WWA-XX-XX-D-L-0504 and the approved Pet Fence Detail drawing, no garages, extensions, separate buildings, gates, walls, fencing or…”