Decision details

Decision Maker: Assets & Community Safety Portfolio Holder

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

(i)       to agree the principle of granting an easement over the land to the North of Standley Road, Walton-on-the-Naze; and

 

(ii)   authorise the Corporate Director (Planning and Community) to complete the easement in accordance with the details and plan set out in the supporting report and on such other terms as he sees fit.

Reasons for the decision:

To improve the bathing water quality across Frinton and Walton.

 

To significantly reduce the number of combined sewer overflow discharges per bathing season.

 

In order for the Council to be involved in the project, rather than Anglian Water using their Statutory Powers.

Alternative options considered:

To not grant the easement and to oppose it.

Publication date: 18/08/2025

Date of decision: 15/08/2025

Effective from: 27/08/2025

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