Leigh Port quay works at Leigh Port, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea

“In addition to modernising the quay the proposal also includes dredging works to improve access to the port for the fishing vessels. The scope of the dredging works and red line boundary have been amended during the application to reduce the extent of dredging works from that initially sought. The proposed dredging now only relates to the works required to create the berthing pocket and access channel adjacent to the south elevation of the new quay.”

“A berthing pocket will be formed to the south side of the new quay wall to provide improved mooring facilities. The extent of dredging for the berthing pocket has been designed with enough width to enable vessels using the channel to pass to the south of moored fishing vessels at Leigh Port.”

“The site is predominately within Flood Zone 3, signifying a high probability of flooding. In addition to being fully within Leigh Old Town Conservation Area, the site is also within Development Management Document Seafront Character Zone 2. The foreshore area at Leigh Port is also located within, or partially within the following protected areas/designations;”

“In addition to the main port area, the application site also includes a small car park on the approach to Two Tree Island, opposite Leigh Skate Park (Leigh Marshes Car Park) and the associated vehicular route to the Port. This has been included because it is the proposed location for the site storage compound during the construction works, which are expected to take around 18 months. The car park has 36 spaces.”

“Table 1: Relevant Planning History of the Application Site Reference Description Outcome 22/00143/RSO Construct new quay wall in front of existing wall and dredge Leigh Creek to improve access to Leigh Port (Request for Scoping Opinion) Issued 19/01642/RSE Dredging of Leigh Port's channel from Belton way small craft club downstream along Lower Leigh Creek to Ray Gut at the confluence with Hadleigh Ray to improve access, construct 250m of sheet piled wall in front of existing…”

“Landscape Visual Impact Assessment - The LVIA concludes that proposal will not result in any significant impacts on the surrounding landscape and context due to the scope and nature of the works within the existing industrial setting of the port itself and considers the minor adverse impacts of the development on some wider viewpoints can be balanced against the public benefits of the regeneration of the port.”

“Residential properties to the east are buffered from the site by the significant structure of Belton Bridge and as such the impact of construction noise is limited to intermittent noise and disturbance from the daytime piling activities only which are only proposed for the first 4 months of the 18-month construction over the winter of 2026 when windows are more likely to be closed.”

“The phasing and programme of construction works. 2. The details of temporary site compounds including location and siting of hoardings, extent of loss of any overhanging vegetation and tree protection measures (at Leigh Marshes Car Park), storage areas, plant and welfare facilities; and access arrangements. 3. Contractor parking arrangements including justification for the need for weekday car parking permits. 4. A Work Place Travel Plan. 5.”

“Wheel washing, road sweeping and other measures to prevent mud and debris being deposited on the public highway. 15.Measures for the control and monitoring of noise and vibration, including mitigation measures in accordance with BS 5228. 16. Measures for the control and monitoring of dust, emissions and air pollution, including during works; 17.”

“24/01845/BC3M - Leigh Port, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea (Leigh Ward) Proposal: Erect new quay wall with associated fittings and carry out improvement works to the existing Leigh Port quay area, including resurfacing and access enhancements.”

“Resolved:- That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”