Erection/installation of CCTV columns, cameras and ancillary equipment.

The Committee heard that this application was before Members as Tendring District Council was the landowner and applicant.

Members were told that the application sought full planning permission for the erection of CCTV and a supporting column on the back edge of the public footway, opposite Orwell Road, to the front of the Pavillion Fun Park, Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-Sea.

The Committee was informed that the application proposed an 8-metre-high column, with a swan neck adaptor and dome camera fitted to the top providing a 360-degree view along Marine Parade East and into Orwell Road, supplemented by a proposed fixed camera giving a 180 degree view up Orwell Road from its Junction with Marine Parade East.

Members were made aware that the proposal was of a similar height and appearance as existing street light columns and would be viewed in the context of the existing tall, amusement equipment and lighting columns. The development would not appear prominent, out of character or visually harmful within the street scene.

Officers reminded Members that the CCTV column would have no impact upon the significance and setting of the historic lampposts and was considered to preserve the character and appearance of the Clacton Seafront Conservation Area.

Members were further told that the proposal formed part of the Safer Streets Programme aiming to combat place-based crime through situational crime prevention. The proposals were supported by The Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner by provision of funding to deliver the intended works.

The Committee had before it the published Officer report containing the key planning issues, relevant planning policies, planning history, any response from consultees, written representations received and a recommendation of approval.

At the meeting, an oral presentation was made by the Council’s Head of Planning and Building Control (JP-G) in respect of the application.

There were no updates circulated to Members on this occasion.

There were no public speakers on this occasion.

It was moved by Councillor Wiggins, seconded by Councillor Goldman and:-

RESOLVED that:-

1)    the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to grant full planning permission subject to the conditions as stated at paragraph 9.2, or varied as is necessary to ensure the wording is enforceable, precise, and reasonable in all other respects, including appropriate updates, so long as the principle of the conditions as referenced is retained; and,

2)    the sending of any informative notes to the applicant as may be deemed necessary.