Six residential park homes at Sacketts Grove Caravan Park, Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea

What was proposed

The application sought approval of a revised layout for six park homes and details covering trees, landscaping and cycle parking.

“Planning Committee resolved to approve application 22/00556/FUL for the ‘Change of use of land for the siting of up to 8 no. residential park homes’ at their meeting on 4th July 2023, subject to conditions, including a requirement for the details of a revised layout to be referred to Committee for determination (Condition 3) to allow for the consideration of the Hornbeam tree, protection of existing amenity and to allow for improved access and parking arrangements.”

“The application seeks to discharge Condition 3 relating to the detailed layout of the additional park home pitches, therefore requiring referral to Planning Committee for determination in line with the resolution. The proposed layout reduces the number of new park homes from 8 to 6, retaining the Hornbeam tree and improving the overall spacing of the new park homes.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a 0.2-hectare triangular area within a caravan park, with grass, an outdoor pool and pump house remains, and a Hornbeam tree.

“The application relates to land within the Sacketts Grove Caravan Park, located on the western side of Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea. The site area is approximately 0.2 hectares and is broadly triangular in shape, located in a centralised area within the Caravan Park. The site is largely laid to grass but contains the remains of an outdoor swimming pool and pump house, and a single Hornbeam tree in the northern part of the site.”

“Vehicular access to the site is via the existing park entrance on Jaywick Lane.”

Officer report

Planning history

The related application for up to eight residential park homes was approved on 14 September 2023, subject to conditions including a revised layout.

“The planning history most relevant to this Discharge of Condition Application and its related approval can be summarised as follows:”

“22/00556/FUL Change of use of land for the siting of up to 8 no. residential park homes. Approved…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the revised layout retained the tree, provided suitable spacing, access and parking, and addressed earlier design and amenity concerns.

“Importantly, the revised layout retains the existing hornbeam tree in the northwest corner of the site and allows sufficient spacing around the tree to maintain its health and longevity (and protected during construction by the details under Condition 5 addressed below).”

“The revised layout is considered by Officers to address the design, spacing and amenity concerns raised by Members at the time of the decision for application 22/00556/FUL, thus satisfying Condition 3.”

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The approved details

The proposal retained the Hornbeam tree, included protective fencing, landscaping and permeable driveways, and provided sheds for cycle parking.

“The Hornbeam tree is indicated on the submitted plan SACK-SC01-01 within the northwestern corner of the site. This tree will be retained as part of the proposed development within the revised layout for the site. Protective fencing will be installed to the root protection area prior to the commencement of any construction work in accordance with BS5837.”

“Plan number SACK-SC01-01 indicates the siting of small sheds on plot for storage including for cycle parking. Example elevations have also been provided. The proposed sheds are those used elsewhere on the site, specifically the Sandpiper Gardens development.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The Tree and Landscape Officer found the information sufficient, while parish and neighbour consultation was not required for this application.

“Below is a summary of the comments received from consultees relevant to this application proposal. Where amendments have been made to the application, or additional information has been submitted to address previous issues, only the latest comments are included below.”

“Neighbour consultation letters not required for this type of application.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A Council Senior Planning Officer gave an oral presentation, and no speakers addressed the Committee.

The committee vote

Councillor Everett moved approval, Councillor Smith seconded it, and the Committee voted unanimously.

“It was moved by Councillor Everett, seconded by Councillor Smith and unanimously:-”

“RESOLVED that the Committee approve the details pursuant as follows:-”

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The decision

The Committee approved the details for the revised layout, tree protection, hard and soft landscaping, and cycle parking conditions.

“- Condition 3 – Detailed Layout; - Condition 5 – Tree protection measures; - Condition 6 – Hard and Soft Landscaping; and - Condition 13 – Cycle parking.”

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