Land West Of The Cemetery London Road Maldon Essex

1. 1.Given that significant infrastructure constraints exist in Maldon which will limit the capacity for its growth, the piecemeal approach to development outside the local plan review, together with the cumulative impact of continued development in the South Maldon and Heybridge Garden Suburbs along with the proposed development, limits the ability to plan for the cumulative infrastructure needs of the area given the level of growth expected to meet the new (December 2024) housing figures. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies S1, S2 and S8 of the Madon District Local Development Plan 2017 and the National Planning Policy Framework..
2. 2.The proposal, by reason of its scale and location outside of the settlement boundary, fails to demonstrate that the impact of the development on the ease and free flow of vehicular traffic on the A414, particularly during peak traffic times and given existing capacity restraints, has been adequately mitigated. The development is therefore likely to create excessive traffic generation and queuing as a result of the proposed additional roundabout and highway crossing infrastructure, with cumulative effects on the Morrisons roundabout, local distributor roads and Market Hill. The development therefore fails to represent sustainable development and accordingly the adverse impacts of the proposal would outweigh any benefits of the development contrary to policies S1, S2, S8, D1, H4, T1 and I1 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The proposed development, by reason of its siting and the form of development proposed, would significantly harm the landscape and rural character of the area and have an unacceptable visual impact on the countryside through the urbanisation and domestication of the site, to the detriment of its intrinsic character and beauty, contrary to Policies S8, D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
4. 4.In the absence of a completed legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 the proposal includes inadequate provision to secure the delivery of affordable housing to meet the identified need in the locality, address the Council's strategic objectives on affordable housing and supporting a mixed and balanced community, contrary to Policies S1, H1 and I1 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and the policies and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. IMPORTANT: PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ATTACHED TO THIS DOCUMENT 25/00578/OUTM Outline application with all matters reserved, except for access, for the erection of up to 275 residential units including affordable housing, land for a children's nursery (Class E), 1.8ha of land for an extension to Maldon Cemetery, drainage works, landscaping, vehicular access to the A414, pedestrian/cycle access to Spital Road and London Road, and associated infrastructure works.
5. 5.In the absence of a completed legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure the necessary Highways improvements, the impact of the development cannot be mitigated contrary to Policies S1, D1, I1, T1 and T2 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and Government advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.
6. 6.In the absence of a completed legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure the necessary improvements to the provision, management and maintenance of the public open space, provision of necessary contributions towards health care, primary and secondary school places, secondary school transport and libraries, the impact of the development cannot be mitigated contrary to Policies S1, D1, N1, N3, I1 and T2 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and Government advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.
7. 7.In the absence of a completed legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure the On and Off Site Biodiversity Net Gain in accordance with legislative requirements the impact of the development cannot be mitigated contrary to Policies S1, D1,N1, N2, of the Maldon District Local Development Plan and Government advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.
8. 8.In the absence of a completed legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the necessary financial contribution towards the Essex Coast Recreational disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy has not been secured. As a result, the development would have an adverse impact on the European designated nature conservation sites, contrary to Policies S1, D1, and N2 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan (2017) and the policies and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Application type

Outline Application Major

Scale / size

Large

Number of dwellings

275

Parish

Maldon North

Date validated

26 June 2025

Consultation expiry

6 November 2025

Consultation start

9 October 2025

Last date for comments

6 November 2025

Target decision date

25 September 2025

Committee meeting

15 January 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent address

Savills One Forbury Square The Forbury Reading RG13BB

Case officer

Devan Hearnah

Statutory period

91 days

Last advertised

16 October 2025

Advertisement expiry

6 November 2025

Site notice start

10 July 2025

Site notice end

31 July 2025

Planning Portal ID

PP-14084507