29Th January, 2018 Dear Councillor You Are Summoned to a Meeting Of

MALDON TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Offices Town Hall, Market Hill Maldon Essex CM9 4RL

Tel: (01621) 857373 Town Mayor: Cllr. J. Stilts Fax: (01621) 850793 Town Clerk: Mrs. J. Coleman e-mail: [email protected] website: www.maldontowncouncil.gov.uk

29th January, 2018

Dear Councillor

You are summoned to a meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE to be held in the

CONFERENCE ROOM, MALDON TOWN HALL, Market Hill, Maldon on MONDAY, 5TH

FEBRUARY 2018, commencing at 7.30pm, when the under mentioned business is

proposed to be transacted.

Yours faithfully

Mrs Jane Coleman Town Clerk Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 MALDON TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY 2018, AT 7.30 P.M. IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, MALDON TOWN HALL

Chairman: Cllr. D. Ogg Vice Chairman: Cllr. M. Harvey

Councillors: J. Hafiz (Deputy Town Mayor, Ex Officio), R. Ford, S. Nunn, F. Shaughnessy, T. Shrimpton and J. Stilts (Town Mayor, Ex Officio)

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST Members are reminded that they are required to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Pecuniary Interests or Non-Pecuniary Interests which they know they might have in items of business on the agenda. They are reminded that they will need to repeat their declarations at the appropriate point in the meeting and leave the room if required under the Code of Conduct. Unforeseen interests must be declared similarly at the appropriate time. (Cllrs F. Shaughnessy and T. Shrimpton reserve their right of view at this meeting as Town Councillors and they reserve their right to a different view as District Councillors, and at other meetings.)

3. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 22nd JANUARY, 2018 (copy herewith)

4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS To consider Planning Applications. (copy herewith)

5. PLANNING DECISIONS To receive the list of Planning Decisions. (copy herewith)

6. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 APPEAL UNDER SECTION 78 To receive the list of Appeal Decisions and Appeals received (copy herewith)

7. ECC. MALDON DISTRICT LOCAL HIGHWAYS PANEL MINUTES meeting held 15th December, 2017. To receive the minutes of the Maldon District Local Highways Panel meeting held on Friday, 15th December and attachments. (copy herewith)

8. QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

Signed…………………………………………. Date: 29th January 2018 Town Clerk

THE PUBLIC AND PRESS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO BE PRESENT

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MALDON TOWN COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 22nd JANUARY 2018, COMMENCING AT 7.30 P.M. IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, MALDON TOWN HALL

PRESENT: Chairman: Cllr D. Ogg

Vice Chairman: Cllr M. Harvey

Councillors: R. Ford, J. Hafiz (Deputy Mayor, Ex-Officio), S. Nunn, F. Shaughnessy, T Shrimpton and J. Stilts (Town Mayor, Ex Officio).

In Attendance: The Planning Committee Clerk, Cllr S Savage and two members of the public for Agenda item 4.b.12. (Minute item 137.a.1a).

134. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE There were no apologies for absence.

135. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members were reminded that they were required to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Pecuniary Interests or Non-Pecuniary Interests which they knew they might have in items of business on the agenda. They were reminded that they would need to repeat their declarations at the appropriate point in the meeting and leave the room if required under the Code of Conduct. Unforeseen interests must be declared similarly at the appropriate time.

(Cllrs Savage, Shaughnessy and Shrimpton reserve their right of view at this meeting as Town Councillors and reserve their right to a different view as District Councillors and at other meetings)

Cllr S Nunn declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.5 & 137.a.6 as he is a governor of the school, Minute items 137.a.7 & 8 as he is a past governor of the school and his wife has worked at the school, Minute item 137.b.9 as the applicant is related to a former Mayor, Minute item 137.a.1a. as he is acquainted with the applicant and Minute item 137.b.12 due to his work connection with the school. Cllr J Stilts declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.5 & 137.a.6 as she is acquainted with the applicant, Minute item 137.b.9 as the applicant is related to a former Mayor and Minute item 137.a.1a as she is president of the Carnival Association who had previously owned the land.. Cllr T Shrimpton declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.5 & 137.a.6 as he knows the applicant through the salt collection scheme and Minute item 137.b.9 as the applicant is related to a former Mayor. Cllr M Harvey declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute item 137.a.1a as he is acquainted with the applicant. Cllr F Shaughnessy declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.5 & 137.a.6 due to her connection with the school through Maldon in Bloom. Cllr D Ogg declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.2 and 137.b.10 as he is acquainted with the applicants. Cllr Hafiz declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute item 137.a.1a as he is acquainted with the applicant. 136. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 8TH JANUARY, 2018

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 8th January, 2018, be signed as a true record.

137. PLANNING APPLICATIONS a. Planning Applications for week ending 5th January, 2018

As there were two members of the public present for Agenda item 4.b.12. it was agreed to bring this item to the fore.

Cllrs Hafiz, Harvey and Nunn declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute item 137.a.1a as they are acquainted with the applicant. Cllr J Stilts declared non-pecuniary interest in Minute item 137.a.1a as she is president of the Carnival Association who had previously owned the land..

1a. FUL/MAL/18/00010 Maldon North Full Application Removal of existing unused quadruple garage and parking area, erection of a pair of two bedroom semi detached houses with associated off street parking. Adjacent 42 The Causeway Maldon Essex Mr Mark Plummer

RESOLVED: that the Town Council continues to recommend approval of this application. Cllr T Shrimpton was asked to call in this item as the site is in his ward.

The two members of the public left the meeting at 7.42pm.

1b. FUL/MAL/17/01286 Maldon West Full Application Change of use of unregistered open land at rear of property to residential garden, by erection of 1.83m wooden closeboard fence and concrete kickboard incorporating gate to enclose the area. (retrospective application) 5 Viborg Gardens Maldon Essex CM9 6UR Mrs Carly Claxton

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends refusal of this application on the grounds that the Town Council is unable to endorse the adoption of unregistered land and believes that this has involved the blocking of a drainage ditch.

Cllr D Ogg declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute item 137.a.2 as he is acquainted with the applicant.

2. HOUSE/MAL/17/01395 Maldon West House Application Single story extension at front of property for porch and WC Beacon House 36 Acacia Drive Maldon Essex Mr David Grimwade

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends approval of this application.

3. TCA/MAL/17/01374 Maldon North Works to Trees T1 Ash - Reduce by 6m. T2 Plane - Reduce by 5m. Fieldway The Downs Maldon Essex Mr Andrew Wilson 4

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RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends that the advice of the District Tree Officer be followed.

4. FUL/MAL/17/01390 Maldon North Full Application Construction of single storey garden annexe ancillary to main dwelling 91 Spital Road Maldon Essex CM9 6EA Mr T Keeling

RESOLVED: the Town Council recommends refusal of this application as the proposal would result in backland development and is contrary to policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan.

Cllrs F Shaughnessy declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.5 & 137.a.6 due to her connection with the school through Maldon in Bloom. Cllr S Nunn declared a non- pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.5 & 137.a.6 as he is a governor of the school. Cllr T Shrimpton declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.5 & 137.a.6 as he knows the applicant through the salt collection scheme. Cllr J Stilts declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.5 & 137.a.6 as she is acquainted with the applicant.

5. TCA/MAL/17/01454 Maldon North Works to Trees T1 Holm Oak - Raise crown to 6m above roadside & garden side to make level with roadside. 8 Silver Street Maldon Essex CM9 4QE Mr Steve Guest - Maldon Court Preparatory School

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends that the advice of the District Tree Officer be followed.

6. TCA/MAL/17/01455 Maldon North Works to Trees T4 Beech – Fell Maldon Court Preparatory School 10 Silver Street Maldon Essex Mr Steve Guest – Maldon Court Preparatory School

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends that the advice of the District Tree Officer be followed.

Cllr S Nunn declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute items 137.a.7 & 8 as he is a past governor of the school and his wife has worked at the school.

7 & 8 FUL/MAL/17/01492 & LBC/MAL/17/01493 Maldon North Full Application & Listed Building Consent Change of use from educational use to residential use. Minor internal alterations. Erection of boundary treatments. Alterations to existing openings. Franciscan Convent West Chase Maldon Essex The Franciscan Sisters Minoress

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends approval of these applications subject to the condition that safeguarding is taken into account with the site properly fenced and any windows overlooking the school are obscured with frosted glass. b. Planning Applications for week ending 12th January, 2018

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 Cllrs S Nunn, T Shrimpton and J Stilts declared a non-pecuniary interest in 137.b.9 as the applicant is related to a former Mayor.

9. HOUSE/MAL/17/01429 Maldon East House Application Permission to install a dropped kerb. 285 Mundon Road Maldon Essex CM9 6PW Mrs Sabrina Riesebeck

RESOLVED: that the Town Council strongly recommends approval of this application Cllr S Savage was asked to call in this application as the property is in his ward.

Cllr D Ogg declared a non-pecuniary interest in Minute item 137.b.10 as he is acquainted with the applicant.

10. FUL/MAL/17/01385 Maldon North Full Application Extension to industrial unit to provide additional storage for existing business and a new crossover on the road to the north west to allow access to the site through the existing gates. C And M Precision Limited 3 Mill Lane Maldon Essex Mr Robert Lee - Robert Lee Ltd

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends approval of this application.

11. FUL/MAL/17/01436 Maldon North Full Application Conversion of first & second floor offices to 2No. two bedroom self-contained flats. Blackwater House Fambridge Road Maldon Essex Mr Simon Hartnell

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends refusal of this application due to the potential loss of commercial premises, overcrowding and over habitation of the site and the lack of parking. The Town Council is concerned about the access for the services to the site. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies D1, H4 and T2 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan.

Cllr S Nunn declare a non-pecuniary interest in Minute item 137.b.12 due to his work connection with the school.

12. FUL/MAL/18/00016 Maldon North Full Application Reinstatement of 3No. 'roundel' windows in front & rear gables to new Flats 4 & 8 (application is submitted to align with new amending Listed Building Consent, ref: LBC/MAL/17/01186) All Saints London Road Maldon Essex. Forest Property (London) Ltd.

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends approval of this application.

13. TCA/MAL/18/00025 Maldon North Works to Trees T1 - Turkish Oak - Remove major deadwood. Reduce canopy by 3m. Remove lower limbs over pergola. T2 - Camelia - Reduce by 2m to allow light into house New Trees Wellington Road Maldon Essex. Mr Michael Lisamer

RESOLVED: that the Town Council recommends that the advice of the District Tree Officer be followed.

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14. TELPN/MAL/18/00040 Maldon West Installation of a high speed broadband cabinet South West From 227 Fambridge Road Maldon Essex. Catsurveys Group

RESOLVED: that this information be noted.

138. MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL PLANNING DECISIONS Members received the list of Planning Decisions for the weeks ending 5th & 12th January, 2018.

RESOLVED: that this information be noted.

139. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 APPEAL UNDER SECTION 78 Members received notification of the following appeal made to the Secretary of State against the District Council's decision to refuse the application for:

HOUSE/MAL/17/00423 Maldon North Single storey garage extension to side of house incorporating existing garage, toilet and laundry room (formally coal bunker). 9 St Giles Crescent Maldon Essex CM9 6HS. Mr Frank Terry

RESOLVED: that this information be noted.

140. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY CONSULTATION ON MAGNOX’S PERMIT APPLICATION Members received notification of the Environment Agency’s online consultation on Magnox’s Environmental Permit Application for the Bradwell site. Closing date for the consultation: Wednesday 31 January. The Link to the consultation had been emailed to Members.

RESOLVED: that this information be noted.

141. QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS AND PUBLIC There were no members of the press or public in attendance at the end of the meeting.

The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.12 pm.

Cllr D. Ogg Chairman

Signed ……………………………………………………. Date……………………………

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 MALDON TOWN COUNCIL LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2018

Agenda item 4 c. Planning Applications for week ending 19th January 2018

1. ADV/MAL/17/00925 Maldon East Advertisement Application Retrospective permission to display advertisement. The Fish Inn Restaurant And Takeaway 44 Mill Road Maldon Essex Mr Erol Gungor

2. HOUSE/MAL/18/00049 Maldon West House Application Proposed new front single storey extension 70 Gloucester Avenue Maldon Essex CM9 6LA Mr Sam Delderfield

3. FUL/MAL/18/00027 Maldon West Full Application Retrospective – Change of use of unregistered open land at rear of property to residential garden, erection of a wooden closeboard fence and wooden kickboard incorporating gate. 4 Viborg Gardens Maldon Essex CM9 6UR Mrs Elizabeth Watson

4. LBC/MAL/17/01308 Maldon North Listed Building Consent Replace front windows of building. 6 Silver Street Maldon Essex CM9 4QE Mr Carl Shepherd

5. FUL/MAL/18/00029 Maldon North Full Application Demolition of existing dilapidated dwelling and new replacement dwelling. Tideways 14 Downs Road Maldon Essex Mr K Hazell

6. HOUSE/MAL/18/00036 Maldon North House Application New single storey bay window and part single part two storey rear elevation. 32 Spital Road Maldon Essex CM9 6EB Ms Annabel Brown

7. FUL/MAL/18/00038 Maldon North Full Application Proposed demolition of existing garages for two single storey retirement dwelling units. Garages Behind 195 High Street High Street Maldon Essex Mr J. Mann

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8. HOUSE/MAL/17/01365 Maldon North House Application Variation of conditions 6 & 7 on approved planning permission HOUSE/MAL/14/00523 (Two storey rear extension. Alterations to approval 11/00975 to extend main roof, altering roof scape) Riverside 2 Downs Road Maldon Essex Mr D Ing & Mrs N Hughes

9. HOUSE/MAL/18/00055 Maldon West House Application Remove existing storm porch. Erect a new front porch extension. 28 Longship Way Maldon Essex CM9 6UJ Mr Matthew Elderton

10. HOUSE/MAL/18/00063 Maldon South House Application Single storey side extension 15 Longfellow Road Maldon Essex CM9 6BD Mr Boatwright

11. HOUSE/MAL/18/00078 Maldon East House Application Proposed garage conversion 10 Regatta Way Maldon Essex CM9 6FH Mr Diaper and Mr Digby

12. HOUSE/MAL/18/00096 Maldon West House Application Enlargement of existing first floor bedroom in the form of a side extension. 22 Halston Place Maldon Essex CM9 6XW Mr & Mrs M Ranger

13. LBC/MAL/18/00100 Maldon North Listed Building Consent Removal of loose and fixed furniture. Install new full height anti-bandit partition and new automations machines. All affected finishes to be made good and to match existing. NatWest 36 High Street Maldon Essex The Royal Bank Of Scotland Group PL

14. FUL/MAL/18/00061 Heybridge East Full Application Use of lakes for informal recreational fishing purposes Gravel Pits Hall Road Heybridge Essex Mr J Purdy

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 MALDON TOWN COUNCIL LIST OF MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL PLANNING DECISIONS PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 5th FEBRUARY 2018

For Information Approval is subject to a time limit of 3 years or 5 years in a Conservation Area. Details of conditions are available for inspection in the office.

Agenda Item 5 a Decisions up to week ending 19th January, 2018

1. HOUSE/MAL/17/01294 Maldon South Demolish conservatory and replace with single storey lean to extension. 45 Longfellow Road Mr Matthew Surridge

MTC: recommends approval. MDC: approved, subject to conditions.

2. HOUSE/MAL/17/01354 Maldon South Construct new conservatory to the side of the property 27 Masefield Road Maldon Essex CM9 6DF. Mr & Mrs Luff

MTC: recommends approval. MDC: REFUSE for the following reason:- The development by reason of its design and location on the corner plot, adjacent to two roads, would detrimentally harm the appearance and character of the existing dwelling and surrounding area and is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the Maldon District Design Guide.

3. HOUSE/MAL/17/01367 Maldon North First floor rear extension 26 The Hythe Maldon Essex CM9 5HN. Mr & Mrs C Smith

MTC: recommends approval, subject to the views of the Conservation Officer. MDC: approved, subject to conditions.

4. TCA/MAL/17/01419 Maldon North Removal of weeping Silver Birch 27 Mount Pleasant Maldon Essex CM9 6EQ Mr Chris Foxwell

MTC: recommends that the advice of the District Tree Officer be followed. MDC: TPO served.

5. TCA/MAL/17/01434 Maldon North T1 Conifer - Fell to fence height and clear failed limbs. 25 London Road Maldon Essex CM9 6HE. Mrs Lynn Pohl

MTC: recommends that the advice of the District Tree Officer be followed. MDC: approved, subject to conditions.

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b. Decisions up to week ending 26th January 2018

6. FUL/MAL/17/00827 Maldon East Retrospective - Erection of one single-storey building to accommodate two classrooms and one storage area. Maldon And District Sea Cadets Land Adjacent Council Depot Park Drive Maldon Mrs Tracey Temme - Maldon & District Sea Cadets

MTC: recommends approval of this application, however, the Town Council is disappointed to note that this is a retrospective application. MDC: approved, subject to conditions.

7. FUL/MAL/17/01277 Maldon South Widening of communal path and erection of new store 37 & 39 Warwick Drive Maldon Essex CM9 6BP Maldon District Council

MTC: recommends approval. MDC: approved, subject to conditions.

8. WTPO/MAL/17/01348 Maldon North T1 - Willow - Pollard back to last cuts 2013 (retrospective) and remove lowest limb back to main stem. Waterways 2 Chandlers Quay Maldon Essex Mr Robert Underwood

MTC: recommends that the advice of the District Tree Officer be followed but is disappointed to note that part of the application is retrospective. MDC: approved, subject to conditions.

9. TCA/MAL/17/01374 Maldon North T1 Ash - Reduce by 6m. T2 Plane - Reduce by 5m. Fieldway The Downs Maldon Essex Mr Andrew Wilson

MTC: recommends that the advice of the District Tree Officer be followed. MDC: approved, subject to conditions.

10. ADV/MAL/17/01378 Maldon North Promotional material to encourage tourism and business within the District and announce the creation of the Blackwater Retail Park Former Brooks Bros Site The Causeway Maldon Essex Maldon District Council

MTC: recommends approval. MDC: approved, subject to conditions.

11. LBC/MAL/17/01401 Maldon North Internal alterations to enable the ground floor to operate independently of the upper floors. 36 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PW Ms Susan Mills - Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc.

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 MTC: recommends approval. MDC: Listed Building Consent granted.

c. Withdrawn Applications

12. HOUSE/MAL/17/01303 Maldon North House Application Single storey side, and two storey rear extension to existing semi-detached house. New first floor sash window to flank elevation of house. 32 Spital Road Maldon Essex CM9 6EB. Ms Annabel Brown

13. FUL/MAL/17/01326 Maldon North Full Application Reform existing pitched roof from existing eaves position upwards to form gambrel roof creating 1 No. new studio dwellinghouse with dormers front and rear, including access via new external decorative spiral stairway in Bright's Path, altering access to No. 2 Old Mill Close. 1 Old Mill Close Maldon Essex CM9 5EH. Mr Salisbury - Bright Ideas (Maldon) Ltd.

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MALDON TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPEALS PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY, 2018 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

Agenda Item 6 a. APPEALS RECEIVED. To receive notification that the following appeals have been received by the Secretary of State.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) APPEAL UNDER SECTION 174

1. Site Address: 4 Longship Way Maldon Essex CM9 6UG Enforcement Ref: ENF/17/00183/01 Appellants Name: Mr & Mrs A Peach Appeal Ref: APP/X1545/C/17/3181771 Appeal Start Date: 5 January 2018

An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against an enforcement notice issued by Maldon District Council.

Enforcement Notice ENF/17/00183/01 – breach of planning control under section 171A(1)(a) of the above Act. The alleged breach of planning control is: Unauthorised single storey rear extension and rear dormer and partially completed front dormer.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 APPEAL UNDER SECTION 78

An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against the Council’s decision to refuse to grant planning permission.

2. Site Address: Banyards Taxis Limited 197 - 199 High Street Maldon Essex Proposal: Continued use of ground floor of premises as taxi office with related car parking. Demolition of outbuilding. Conversion of first floor from offices to two self-contained flats with first floor extension. Application Ref: FUL/MAL/17/00789 8 Appellants Name: Banyards Taxis Ltd Appeal Ref: APP/X1545/W/17/3187971 Appeal Start Date: 18 January 2018

The appeal will be determined on the basis of written representations. b. PLANNING APPEALS. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 To receive notification of the following Planning Appeal decision:

3. D'Arcy Court - Maldon T1, T2, T3 - Common Lime - Crown reduce by cutting back to the previously cut points. Continue practice of cutting back basal epicormic shoots. Remove any dead wood. APPEAL ALLOWED. DECISION LEVEL: Delegated

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MALDON DISTRICT LOCAL HIGHWAYS PANEL MINUTES FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER 2017 at 09:15hrs COUNCIL CHAMBER, PRINCES ROAD, MALDON

Chairman: Councillor M F L Durham

Vice-Chairman: Councillor R Pratt

Panel Members: Councillors Mrs B F Acevedo, H M Bass, Mrs P A Channer, CC and M S Heard

Officers: Sonia Church – Highways Liaison Manager Jon Simmons – Highways Liaison Officer Michael Row – Highways Design Engineer

Secretariat: Helen Overton

Item Owner 1. Welcome and Introductions: Chairman

The Chairman welcomed Members and introduced Mr M Row – Highways Design Engineer.

2. Apologies for absence: All

There were none.

3. Minutes of meeting: Chairman

The Minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2017 were agreed as a correct record.

4. Matters Arising from Minutes of the previous meeting: All

Members raised various questions and the Highways Liaison Officer advised that he would report on these items at the appropriate time during the meeting.

Minute 9 – Any Other Business – the Maldon town sign had been delivered to Maldon Town Council and a planning application would be submitted. Councillor M S Heard expressed thanks to the Officers who arranged for delivery of the sign. 5. Maldon Signage Review: Michael Row

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 Mr M Row, Highways Design Engineer presented a report to the Panel. A copy of the report was handed out to Members (Appendix 3 to these Minutes) and the following was highlighted:

Scheme Brief

• The existing validation had been looked into • There had been detailed consultation with the Network Assurance Team (who deal with policy) and Essex Highways • There had been site visits to investigate the proposal • Essex Highways Development Management had been consulted

Main Routes

The following had been investigated:

• Main business areas • Local amenity areas • Main parking areas

Signage was generally good, but there were issues with vegetation. Also, there were some discrepancies with HGV signage around the town.

Recommendations

• Remove HGV specific signage either by patching existing

signage or installing new signage

• Cut back all vegetation encroaching on signage

• Investigate possible S106 contributions especially from the new retail park • Incorporate suggestions into any new signage for the retail park

Minor Routes

Vegetation requires cutting back

Business Areas

Signage was generally good, but final destination signage was difficult as there were three entrances to the Causeway.

Beckingham Business Park – signage was clear and concise but the Officer questioned whether it should be signed from both Maldon and Colchester directions or whether it should be signed at all.

Wycke Hill Business Park – there was a lack of signage from the north of Maldon.

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Maldon District Council and Essex County Council transport, planning and development departments should come to an agreement regarding destination signage.

Consider removal of the signage to Beckingham Business Park. However, this may be a large scheme.

Parking

This was generally fine, but some signage was old and warn. There had been a previous request to install signage at the junction of the High Street and Market Hill, however, this was not considered necessary and would clutter the High Street with signage.

Signage at Hythe Quay is problematic as it directed traffic towards weight-restricted roads.

Recommendations

Replace worn signage.

Remove signage directing traffic to Hythe Quay.

Direct boat users to use alternative routes to avoid Hythe Quay.

Local Amenities

Signage was clear and concise and generally residents knew the locations of amenities.

There was doubt as to the validity of some of the signage especially as directions to amenities was in a larger font than some of the directional signage.

Recommendations

Consolidate signage.

Remove signage to the recycling centre.

Overall

• Patch over signage relating to HGVs • Cut back all vegetation • Replace old and worn out parking signage Michael • Consider removing all signage to Beckingham Business Park Row

Consider S106 contributions especially from the retail park. Although the signage for the retail park had been signed off, there was a possibility for it to be amended.

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The Chairman drew the Officer’s attention to the Council’s Car Parking Working Group and efforts to encourage long stay car parking in Butt Lane car park. The Officer was requested to liaise with the Council’s Group Manager, Community and Living, as this could make signage at the top of the high street more relevant – i.e. signage for “long stay car park” and “short stay car park”.

Councillor M S Heard declared a non-pecuniary interest as he was employed by Essex Police Authority. He requested that a sign indicating that the police station was now based at the Council’s offices (together with an indication of the location within the building) should be installed. This was currently being negotiated and the Panel was advised that it would require planning permission.

Councillor Mrs P A Channer CC declared an interest as she was also a Member of Maldon District Council and Chairman of the Council’s Planning and Licensing Committee.

A comment was made that there had been a lot of work on the Council’s Local Development Plan and the Maldon Central Area Masterplan. ECC had contributed significantly to funding. It was Jon necessary to be aware of the bigger strategic position when Simmons considering signage and ensure that all stakeholders were working together to ensure the Panel’s recommendations tied up with other considerations. Jon The Highways Liaison Officer requested that Members study the Simmons report outside the meeting and report back to him with any comments. A further report summarising the Panel’s thoughts would be brought back to the March 2018 meeting.

Concern was raised about overhanging vegetation. The Highways Liaison Officer would look into this and request the Highways Rangers to carry out any work that was within their remit.

In response to a question regarding concerns about removing signage to Beckingham Business Park, the Highways Design Engineer advised that where appropriate there was a desire to reduce unnecessary signage.

A question was asked about whether it was appropriate for the costs of signage to come from the LHP budget. The Highways Liaison Manager advised that Cabinet Members had decided that if a scheme was under £200k then it could be a LHP project. The report did suggest breaking down some of the projects into smaller parts and ascertaining which were priorities. It was possible to give information on these schemes to those responsible for major schemes and there was the possibility of S106 and S278 contributions.

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 The costs of replacing signage were significant and higher due to the necessity of overnight and weekend working in order to avoid disruption to traffic as much as possible.

Members thanked the Highways Design Engineer for his presentation. 6. Approved Works Programme Update 2017/18: Jon Simmons The Approved Works Programme, an updated version of which was circulated to Panel Members, contained scheme descriptions and allocated budgets for schemes. Appendix 1 to these Minutes shows the Approved Works Programme and scheme status as discussed at the meeting.

It was noted that those schemes shaded green were completed. Where an update had been provided by Officers, this was shaded in yellow. Schemes shaded “tan” had previously been identified as priority schemes for 2018/19.

The Highways Liaison Officer advised the Panel that at the last meeting recommendations had been made up to a value of £69k. There was, therefore, £131k left in the budget available for the Panel to recommend for schemes. This was based on an expected capital budget of £200k which would be finalised at full Essex County Council in February 2018.

Items 1 and 2 – LMAL 162078 – B1010 Maldon Road, Burnham-on- Crouch – Speed roundels/speed limit repeater signs and LMAL142076 – Lea Lane, Little Braxted – Traffic Management Improvements – These schemes were awaiting dates for implementation.

Item 3 – LMAL 142029 – King Street/Queens Avenue, Maldon – 20mph – This was submitted for ECC Cabinet Member decision in October 2017. The Cabinet Member had decided that this scheme should not proceed and the Panel was asked for permission to delete this scheme.

Councillor Mrs P A Channer CC was the Divisional Member for this and had received support for this scheme from both the previous Chairman of the Panel and the previous Cabinet Member. Councillor Channer expressed both her and residents’ deep disappointment about the cancellation of this scheme. Jon Simmons The Highways Liaison Manager advised that whilst the Panel recommended schemes, the final decision was with the Cabinet Member. The installation of speed humps was suggested as a traffic calming measure. However, the Highways Liaison Manager advised that when a scheme went to public consultation, speed humps were generally not popular with residents.

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 Members agreed that the monies from this scheme be reallocated to Item 44 – LMAL162039 – Witham Road, The Street, Wickham Bishops – Priority Working/Build Outs. However, if the Cabinet Member did change his mind, then this scheme (Item 3) would be brought in to the first quarter of 2018/19.

Item 4 – LMAL162069 – Wantz Road (Between j/w Queens Street and j/w High Street), Maldon – One-way road – This was to be submitted Jon to the Cabinet Member. Simmons

Item 5, 6 and 7 – LMAL 162031 – London Road (Cemetery to start of 30mph limit) Maldon – 40mph Buffer; LMAL1620120 – Maldon Town Signing Review – Completed.

Item 8 – LMAL152002 – Fish Street, Goldhanger – 20mph speed limit – This scheme had been cancelled following the Cabinet Member’s decision. Goldhanger Parish Council had been contacted and expressed a wish to appeal this decision. They had requested details of the appeal process and the Highways Liaison Officer was liaising with the Parish Council. It was agreed to reallocate the money to Item 9 below.

Councillor Mrs P A Channer, CC requested that her vote against this decision be recorded.

Item 9 – LMAL162083 – Church Road (to j/w Mope Lane) Wickham Bishops – Extension of 30mph - It was agreed to reallocate the money from Item 8 (see above) to this item. This scheme could be delivered imminently.

Rolling Programme

The Highways Liaison Officer reminded the Panel that there was £131k that could be used to make funding recommendations. The Panel was asked if they wanted to make recommendations from the Rolling Programme or bring in schemes from the Potential Schemes List.

The Panel discussed the best way forward and it was suggested that safety should be the priority. The Highways Liaison Officer took the Panel through the items not shaded “tan” or “grey” on the Rolling Programme.

Item 14 – LMAL142037 – Southminster Road (Old Heath to Mangapps Manor), Burnham-on-Crouch – Walkable verge – It was agreed that this item should remain on the list and a feasibility study would be undertaken.

Item 15 – LMAL152030 – Hackmans Lane, Cock Clarks – Traffic Management Improvements – This scheme was to be prioritised for delivery.

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Item 17 – LMAL162050 – Tiptree Road, Great Braxted – Traffic Management Improvements – To remain on the Rolling Programme.

Item 18 – LMAL158004 – Footpath 4 (Kelvedon Road to Goat Lodge Road), Great Totham – ProW – To remain on the Rolling Programme.

Item 19 – LMAL152049 – Four sites Heybridge – Gateway treatments - This scheme was to be prioritised for delivery.

Item 22 – Witham Road j/w Lea Lane, Little Braxted – HGV signage – This scheme had been addressed during the Highways Design Engineer’s presentation and would remain on the Rolling Programme.

Item 23 – LMAL162095 – Lea Lane (School House to War Memorial), Little Braxted – Pedestrian in Road signage – This item was to be prioritised for delivery.

Item 24 – LMAL142006 – Fambridge Road, Maldon (Limebrook Way RAB to Royal Oak PH) – Footpath – this item was to be prioritised for delivery.

Item 25 – LMAL162071 – Limebrook Way j/w Wantz Road, Maldon – Traffic Management Improvements – to remain on the Rolling Programme.

Item 26 – LMAL165017 – Outside The Lower Plume School, Mill Road, Maldon – Passenger Transport – to remain on the Rolling Programme.

Item 27 – LMAL155008 – Imperial Avenue, Maylandsea – Passenger Transport – This item was to be prioritised for delivery.

Item 28 – LMAL152010 – Fambridge Road (Lower Burnham Road to Rectory Road), North Fambridge – study into provision of footway – This item was to be prioritised for delivery.

Item 29 – LMAL142041 – Recreation Ground, Fambridge Road, North Fambridge – Traffic Management Improvements – It was suggested that the Parish Council could be responsible for signage at this location.

Item 30 – LMAL142031 – B1010 Fambridge Road (The Wash to Roundbush P/H), Purleigh – Traffic Management Improvements – This scheme was prioritised for delivery.

Item 31 – LMAL168007 – Byway 32 Purleigh (Roundbush Road to Howe Green Road) – ProW – It was agreed that this scheme would be removed from the rolling programme.

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 Item 32 – LMAL153001 – B1010 Chelmsford Road (Spar Lane to Edgeware Veterinary Practice), Purleigh – Walking Verge – It was agreed that this item would be removed from the rolling programme.

Item 33 – LMAL152013 – Main Road, St. Lawrence – Improvements to traffic calming – It was agreed that this item would be removed from the Rolling Programme.

Item 34 - LMAL162062 – The Street (The Sun & Anchor PH to The Star PH), Steeple – edge of carriageway road markings – This scheme was put on hold.

Item 36 – LMAL162096 – Woodham Road j/w Martins Lane, Stow Maries – Traffic Management Improvements – It was agreed that this item would be removed from the Rolling Programme.

Item 38 – LMAL162093 – Parish Rooms, Church Street, Tollesbury – Pedestrian Access Improvements – it was agreed that this scheme would remain on the Rolling Programme.

Item 39 – LMAL162055 – Factory Hill/Brook Road/D’Arcy Road, Tolleshunt Knights – Mini-RAB – it was agreed that this scheme would be removed from the Rolling Programme.

Item 42 – LMAL162091 – Mill Lane j/w Beckingham Street, Tolleshunt Major – Traffic Management Improvements – It was agreed to remove this scheme from the Rolling Programme.

Item 43 – LMAL162100 – Maldon Road near Does Corner, Ulting – Traffic Management Improvements – It was agreed to remove this scheme from the Rolling Programme.

Item 44 – LMAL162039 – Witham Road/The Street, Wickham Bishops – Priority Working/Build Outs – It was agreed that this scheme would be prioritised for delivery in 2017/18 and that the monies from Item 3 would be utilised for funding.

Item 45 – LMAL153002 – Church Road (Hold Drive to Blacksmiths Lane) and Arbour Lane (Blacksmiths Lane to Grange Road), Wickham Bishops – Walking Verge – Councillor H M Bass declared an interest in this item as he lived there. It was agreed to remove this scheme from the Rolling Programme.

Item 47 – LMAL158006 – Footpath 1 (Blue Mills Hill to Mope Lane), Wickham Bishops – ProW – Remove from the Rolling Programme, scheme completed by PRoW direct labour. 7. Potential Schemes List for consideration of Panel in 2017/18:

The Highways Liaison Officer advised that items marked green on the Jon Potential Schemes List (attached as Appendix 2 to these Minutes) had Simmons been through the validation process and were feasible schemes.

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Traffic Management

Item 1 – Fords Corner to River View Caravan Park, B1010 Lower Burnham Road, Althorne – The Highways Liaison Officer had met with Councillor R Pratt, CC and a meeting with the Cabinet Member had been arranged for 9 January 2018. The Highways Liaison Officer advised the Panel that the Police had raised concerns about the level of speed within the 30mph area. It was agreed that this scheme should be included in the Approved Works Programme for 2018/19.

Item 2 – B1021 Bradwell Road, Mill End, Bradwell-on-Sea – It was agreed that this scheme should remain on the Potential Schemes List.

Item 6 – B1010 Fambridge Road, Hazeleigh – It was agreed that this scheme should be included in the Approved Works Programme for 2018/19.

Item 14 – High Street, Southminster – It was agreed that this scheme should be included in the Approved Works Programme for 2018/19.

Item 23 – Herbage Park Road/Church Hill/rectory Road, Woodham Walter – It was agreed that this scheme would be included in the Approved Works Programme for 2018/19.

Item 24 – Herbage Park Road/Church Hill/Rectory Road, Woodham Walter – It was agreed that this scheme would be removed as the Parish Council would not be funding the Speed Indicator Device.

Passenger Transport

Item 1 – Burnham Road, Latchingdon – This scheme could only be included if another scheme was dropped and it would be a reserve scheme.

Councillor H M Bass left the meeting at this point.

8. Section 106 Schemes Update: Jon Simmons Fullbridge, Maldon – Crossing Design – The Highways Liaison Officer advised that completion at the bottom of Market Hill was expected by the end of March 2018. There had been a request for signalisation of the crossing following the death of a cyclist and this was being looked into as part of the design. 9. Highways Rangers Update and Revenue Budget 2017/18: All

The Highways Liaison Officer advised Members that the Highways Rangers Update was for the Panel to note.

Planning Committee Agenda 05 02 2018 Since the report on the Revenue Budget had been produced three more traffic surveys had been ordered.

Item 8 on the Revenue Budget should refer to Woodham Mortimer rather than Woodham Walter. 10. Any Other Business: All

The Panel raised various matters as follows:

• There were issues with parking on verges on various estates Jon within the District, including the Poets Estate, which must to be Simmons addressed. It was understood that some of the properties involved may have links to housing associations. The Highways Liaison Officer advised that various options could be looked at (including the installation of lockable bollards). A previous scheme on Dorset Road had been dealt with successfully by self-enforcement. The Highways Liaison Officer would bring a report back to the March 2018 meeting of this Panel. Jon • The two different levels of wooden fencing on Viking Road had Simmons been dismantled. The Highways Liaison Manager would ascertain when this would be repaired and would advise Panel Members of this. Jon • There were problems with parking on Lambourne Grove and it Simmons was understood that this could be addressed by clearing back vegetation. The Highways Liaison Officer would be forwarded a video of this.

The meeting closed at 11.14am

Appendices: Appendix 1 – Approved Works Scheme Appendix 2 – Potential Schemes List Appendix 3 – Maldon Signage Review

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