Decisions

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Decisions published

18/10/2024 - Use of Tablets for Annual Canvass 2024 ref: 12960    Recommendations Approved

To allow the use of tablets for door knocking canvassing activities to be supplied by Democracy Counts without going through the usual procurement procedures.



Decision Maker: Director (Finance & IT) & Section 151 Officer

Decision published: 07/11/2024

Effective from: 18/10/2024

Decision:

To hire tablets from Democracy Counts to complete the door knocking stage of annual canvass 2024,

 

To grant an exemption from Rule 2.2 of the Procurement Procedure Rules.

Lead officer: Keith Simmons


01/11/2024 - Licensing Delegations - 28/10/2024 to 01/11/2024 ref: 12948    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this record is to outline all the determinations by Officers under powers delegated by the Council of matters under the relevant licensing statutes for the period 28/10/2024 to 01/11/2024

Decision Maker: Director (Governance) & Monitoring Officer

Decision published: 04/11/2024

Effective from: 01/11/2024

Decision:

The approval, refusal, suspension or revocation of the matter concerned is set out in the attached report.

Lead officer: Emma King


01/11/2024 - Bedding Plant Contract ref: 12950    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery)

Decision published: 04/11/2024

Effective from: 01/11/2024

Decision:

To formally appoint, and to sign the contract with, Amethyst Horticulture Limited for the supply of bedding plants to the Council on a three-year contract with an option for a one-year extension.

Lead officer: James Hill


01/11/2024 - Annulment of Previous Decision: Submission of Traffic Regulation Order Application to the Joint Parking Committee ref: 12947    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Leisure and Public Realm Portfolio Holder

Decision published: 01/11/2024

Effective from: 01/11/2024

Decision:

To rescind the previously made and published executive decision to submit a Traffic Regulation Order application to the Joint Parking Committee for evaluation and decision to go to formal consultation.

Lead officer: Andrew Nepean


31/10/2024 - Local Validation List - Planning ref: 12946    Recommendations Approved

The Local Validation List (LVL) for Planning Applications was implemented on 2 January 2024. A review of the document has taken place and following feedback the LVL has now been updated and is ready for implementation.
The purpose of the review was to further improve the planning application requirements so that we can continue to ensure high quality and relevant information is contained within all planning applications from the point of validation.

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 31/10/2024

Effective from: 31/10/2024

Decision:

To agree that the revised Local Validation Lists and Self Build/Custom Built Housing Form will be adopted and implemented from Monday 4 November 2024.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


31/10/2024 - ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH CHIPSIDE AND MIPERMIT ref: 12945    Recommendations Approved

A tender process has been undertaken in September 2024 and finalised in October 2024 with a provider being identified in compliance with all procurement timescales, price, quality and previous records of service delivery.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Building & Public Realm)

Decision published: 31/10/2024

Effective from: 31/10/2024

Decision:

To enter Tendring District Council into a 5 years + 2 years agreement with Chipside and MiPermit for the provision of cashless parking and PCN notice processing.

Lead officer: Andrew Nepean


24/10/2024 - Insurance Cover Renewal 2024 ref: 12944    Recommendations Approved

It is proposed to renew a number of non-Zurich Municipal Insurance Policies for a period of 1 year commencing on 1 October 2024. The current arrangement in place with the relevant insurers was based on an initial 3 year agreement with the option to extend for up to 2 years. This commenced in 2021, with this year therefore being the first year to decide on whether to exercise the option to extend or not.
The renewal prices provided by the relevant insurers are felt to still provide value for money as set out in the separate report and so it is proposed to extend cover for at least a further year to 30 September 2025.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 31/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

To renew a number of the Council's Insurance Policies for a further 12 months from 1 October 2024.

Lead officer: Richard Barrett


30/10/2024 - 24/00568/LIPET - Licence to Sell Animals as Pets - S Gladen, SDG Koi, 6 Barley Road, Kirby Cross CO13 0FR ref: 12940    Recommendations Approved

Licence renewal application to sell animals as pets received from S Gladen, SDG Koi, 6 Barley Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, Essex CO13 0FR

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Housing & Environment)

Decision published: 30/10/2024

Effective from: 30/10/2024

Decision:

Granted Licence to sell Animals as Pets.

Lead officer: Ashley Wood


30/10/2024 - 24/01324/FUL - Land to the rear of 6 Shop Road, Little Bromley CO11 2PZ ref: 12942    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To approve planning permission 24/01324/FUL
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 30/10/2024

Effective from: 30/10/2024

Decision:

To approve planning permission for application 24/01324/FUL.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


30/10/2024 - 24/01328/FULHH - Avon Cottage, Holland Road, Little Clacton CO16 9QG ref: 12943    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To approve planning permission 24/01328/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made/

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 30/10/2024

Effective from: 30/10/2024

Decision:

To approve planning permission for application 24/01328/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


30/10/2024 - 24/01154/FUL - 31 Rosemary Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 1PA ref: 12941    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To approve planning permission 24/01154/FUL
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 30/10/2024

Effective from: 30/10/2024

Decision:

To approve planning permission for application 24/01154/FUL.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


25/10/2024 - Unilateral Undertaking - 24/00140/FUL - Land East of Coles Lane, Walton, CO14 8RE ref: 12939    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
Powers relating to entering into an agreement regulating development or use of land under Ss.106 Agreement of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Legal Agreement in relation to Planning Permission for 24/00140/FUL. Ss.106 Agreement in relation to this application can be found in the documents section of Public Access under reference 24/00140/FUL and 24/01385/S106.

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 30/10/2024

Effective from: 25/10/2024

Decision:

Completion of Legal Agreement in relation to Planning Permission for application 24/00140/FUL.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


29/10/2024 - 24/01247/FULHH - 42 Station Road, Alresford CO7 8BU ref: 12937    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To Grant planning permission for 24/01247/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made.

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 29/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

To Grant planning permission for application 24/01247/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


29/10/2024 - 24/01382/VOC - 16 Brook Street, Manningtree CO11 1DR ref: 12938    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To grant planning permission 24/01382/VOC
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 29/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

To grant planning permission for application 24/01382/VOC.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


29/10/2024 - 24/01221/FUL - Bucklands, Gutteridge Hall Lane, Weeley CO16 9AS ref: 12936    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To refuse planning permission 24/01221/FUL
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 29/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

To refuse planning permission for application 24/01221/FUL.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


28/10/2024 - 24/01281/FUL - Elmstead Community Centre, School Road, Elmstead CO7 7ET ref: 12932    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To grant planning permission 24/01281/FUL
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

To grant planning permission for application 24/01281/FUL.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


28/10/2024 - 24/01231/ROC - 18 Tower Street, Brightlingsea CO7 0AL ref: 12931    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01231/ROC
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

To Grant Planning Permission for application 24/01231/ROC.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


28/10/2024 - 24/01341/VOC - Anvil Barn Farm, Clay Lane, St Osyth CO16 8HH ref: 12935    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To approve planning permission 24/01341/VOC
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

To approve planning permission for application 24/01341/VOC.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


28/10/2024 - 24/01291/VOC - 520 St Johns Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 8DY ref: 12933    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01291/VOC
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

To Grant Planning Permission for application 24/01291/VOC.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


28/10/2024 - 24/01331/FULHH - 7 Bonham Close, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4AZ ref: 12934    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To approve planning permission 24/01331/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

To approve planning permission for application 24/01331/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


28/10/2024 - Release of Section 106 money to Bradfield Parish Council - Play Area Improvements ref: 12930    Recommendations Approved

Following development in the area and has become necessary to upgrade the current equipment to accommodate the additional residents, and make the play area and open space more accessible by providing new pathways .

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Building & Public Realm)

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

To release Section 106 money to Bradfield Parish Council for the needed improvements to the local play area.

Lead officer: Andrew Nepean


25/10/2024 - Licensing Delegations - 21/10/2024 to 25/10/2024 ref: 12929    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this record is to outline all the determinations by Officers under powers delegated by the Council of matters under the relevant licensing statutes for the period 21/10/2024 to 25/10/2024

Decision Maker: Director (Governance) & Monitoring Officer

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 25/10/2024

Decision:

The approval, refusal, suspension or revocation of the matter concerned is set out in the attached report.

Lead officer: Emma King


25/10/2024 - CIL Viability Assessment - Appointment of Consultant ref: 12928    Recommendations Approved

To appoint Porter PE to undertake a CIL Viability Assessment on behalf of the Council.
To inform the production of the CIL Charging Schedule, and in accordance with the CIL Regulations and the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), the Council requires consultancy support to produce a CIL Viability Assessment to recommend appropriate CIL rates for the District. The Assessment will identify CIL rates which will maximise the potential for CIL revenue, while also ensuring that the imposition of a CIL in the District does not render any type of new development financially unviable.
Following the decision made on 17/09/2024 to being the process of procuring a CIL viability assessment, a request for quotes was undertaken resulting in the receipt of three bids.
Authority for Delegated Decision:
Part 3, Schedule 3 – Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3 (1) – the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii) – Part 3.39).

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 25/10/2024

Decision:

To appoint Porter PE to undertake the work of preparing a CIL Viability Assessment in accordance with the specification document.

Lead officer: Paul Woods


23/10/2024 - Local Nature Recovery Strategy consultation – TDC response ref: 12927    Recommendations Approved

Essex County Council has undertaken a public consultation on its Local Nature Recovery Strategy between 30th August 2024 and 25th October 2024. Introduced in the Environment Act 2021, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is a statutory requirement and will be the primary strategic plan for tackling the ecological emergency and reversing biodiversity declines within an area.
Although TDC Officers have had an input into the formulation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, Essex County Council are the responsible authority and have progressed the LNRS to this stage in accordance with the Environment Act. Officers from across TDC have drafted a single coordinated response to the current consultation. The Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Housing and Planning has been briefed and consulted on this response.
Authority for Delegated Decision:
Part 3, Schedule 3 – Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3 (1) – the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii) – Part 3.39).

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 28/10/2024

Effective from: 23/10/2024

Decision:

To respond formally to the Essex County Council's public consultation on its Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Lead officer: Gary Guiver


24/10/2024 - 24/00439/LIPET - Licence to Sell Animals as Pets - S Beard, Orchard Cottage, Crown Lane North, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7RB ref: 12926    Recommendations Approved

Licence renewal application to sell animals as pets received from S Beard, Orchard Cottage, Crown Lane North, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7RB

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Housing & Environment)

Decision published: 25/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

Granted Licence to Sell Animals as Pets.

Lead officer: Ashley Wood


25/10/2024 - Sports for Confidence SLA (KC) ref: 12925    Recommendations Approved

Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence (SFC) to lead community partners in delivering therapeutic interventions through physical activities. These interventions aim to support adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, long-term health conditions, and their carers by promoting early help and preventative measures. The council's initiative seeks to address health inequalities by providing accessible, person-centred physical activity opportunities.
Since 2019, SFC has operated at Clacton Leisure Centre, offering sessions led by Occupational Therapists that include swimming and bespoke classes. Participants are encouraged to overcome barriers to exercise, whether due to mental health issues or physical limitations. For some, even entering a venue and paying for an activity is a significant step forward. Skilled Occupational Therapists support participants in becoming more active and leading fulfilling lives.
As part of the appointment, Tendring District Council (TDC) are required to enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to continue its partnership.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Economy and Place) & Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 25/10/2024

Effective from: 25/10/2024

Decision:

A) To enter into a three-year Service Level Agreement with Sports for Confidence, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Public Realm.

B)That the third-year contribution of £12,500 will be funded from the revenue generated by the sessions following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Public Realm.

Lead officer: Kieran Charles


25/10/2024 - LED Contract Variation Funding - Sports Facilities Lighting Upgrade (KC) ref: 12924    Recommendations Approved

Crystal Electronics Ltd was appointed to carry out the necessary work, including the supply, delivery, installation, and certification of the LED installations according to the specification. It was agreed that existing LEDs would not be replaced. Nonetheless, the contractor has kindly identified additional savings through the introduction of 30 x PIRs in key locations where LED panels are already present. The PIRs will promote further savings by switching off lights when no movement is detected in the area.
As such, a decision has been brought forward to amend the current contract with Crystal Electronics Ltd to include these works.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Economy and Place) & Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 25/10/2024

Effective from: 25/10/2024

Decision:

A) To proceed with the contract variation with Crystal Electronics Ltd to install a further 30 x PIR’s.

B) To agree the total cost for these works is £7,200, excluding VAT, with £3,200 being funded from the balance of the Sports Reserved account and £4,000 from the Sport and Leisure Revenue account to cover the required costs.

The Portfolio Holders for Leisure and Public Realm, the Environment and for Corporate Finance and Governance have been consulted, as appropriate, and all concur with this decision being made.

Lead officer: Kieran Charles


24/10/2024 - Contract for new turnstiles at Connaught Avenue Public Conveniences, Frinton-on-Sea ref: 12922    Recommendations Approved

A locked tender box process has been undertaken in September 2024 and finalised in October 2024 with a provider being identified in compliance with all procurement timescales, price, quality and
previous records of service delivery. The recent locked tender box to seek viability of the project resulted in a quotation of £24,950.00 being the lowest. We are unable to proceed with the quotation
from Danfo as the quotation was not submitted correctly.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Building & Public Realm)

Decision published: 25/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

To enter into a contract with Thru Lane for the provision of new turnstiles at the Public Conveniences in Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea.

Lead officer: Andrew Nepean


24/10/2024 - Termination of Tendring District Council's Supply of Services Agreement with AE Partners Ltd (trading as 'YourStride) in respect of services provided by the Council's Careline staff ref: 12918    Recommendations Approved

To enable the Leader of the Council to consider exercising their authority to make an urgent decision to terminate Tendring District Council’s Supply of Services Agreement with AE Partners Ltd (trading as ‘YourStride) in respect of services provided by the Council’s Careline staff and authorise Notice of Termination being given in accordance with Clause 46 of that agreement to provide 16 weeks prior notice. 

 

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Corporate Finance & Governance Portfolio Holder

Decision published: 25/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

(a)    following consultation with the Section 151 and Monitoring Officers, to make an urgent decision, on behalf of the Cabinet, to authorise immediate notice being served on AE Partners Ltd giving 16 weeks prior notification to terminate the Supply of Services Agreement between them and the Council;

 

(b)    that the Directors for Governance and of Planning and Communities be authorised to take the necessary administrative steps to enable this decision to be implemented as soon as possible and without further delay to the Council; and

 

(c)    notification of such decision will be reported to Members accordingly.

 

Lead officer: Lisa Hastings


26/09/2024 - Shop Safe Radios - Contract ref: 12923    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery)

Decision published: 25/10/2024

Effective from: 26/09/2024

Decision:

To enter into a contract with ShopSafe Alert Limited, Unit 2 Sandy Lane, Badwell Ash, Bury St Edmunds IP31 3FA for the provision of radios and an online application, as part of a system to support local businesses within the Tendring District.

Lead officer: Jenny Brouard BEM


24/10/2024 - 24/01396/FULHH - Oakholm, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7NS ref: 12921    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01396/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01396/FULHH

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


24/10/2024 - 24/01332/FUL Red House Farm Harwich Road Little Bentley Essex CO7 8ST ref: 12920    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01332/FUL
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01332/FUL

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


24/10/2024 - The House of Captain Christopher Jones - Extension to Lease to 30th November 2024 ref: 12919    Recommendations Approved

As part of the Council’s contribution to commemorate Mayflower 400, an agreement to rent the house of the Mayflower Captain (Christopher Jones) was agreed with the owner. This was originally due to last until the end of 2020, but due to the global pandemic was extended until the end of 2022. In January 2024, the current tenants contacted the Council and requested that the agreement be extended to 31st October 2024, this decision was published on 31st January 2024 with funding identified to 31st May 2024.
In agreement with the original decision, a review with the current tenants was undertaken and it was agreed to continue funding the current tenants to 31st October 2024 with funding identified from various Tourism underspends.
To enable Tendring District Council to return Christopher Jones House to its former condition, a further month extension to 30th November 2024 was required should further funding be unavailable. In concurrence with the Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Tourism and Regeneration, this request was approved.
This decision was agreed with support of the Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Tourism and Regeneration by concurrence.
A copy of the concurrence and decision is available on file.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Economic Growth & Leisure)

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

To fund the extension of Christopher Jones House lease to the current tenants to 31st October 2024 funded by identified various tourism related underspends. In addition, to fund a further month's lease to 30th November 2024 in order to enable Tendring District Council to restore the property to its original condition with funding identified also from various Tourism related underspends.

The Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Regeneration has concurred with this decision being made.

Lead officer: Jessica Bryan


24/10/2024 - Release of Section 106 funds for fence at Kirby Pavilion ref: 12917    Recommendations Approved

Kirby playing field is a well used facility all year round catering for football and cricket along with changing facilities.
These monies are to be used to erect fencing to the side of the building to store cricket roller and other associated equipment.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Building & Public Realm)

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

To release £2,500 of Section 106 money to Tendring District Council in order to provide new fencing at Kirby Recreation Ground.

Lead officer: Andrew Nepean


24/10/2024 - Submission of Traffic Regulation Order Application to the Joint Parking Committee ref: 12916    Refused

Decision Maker: Leisure and Public Realm Portfolio Holder

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 02/11/2024

Decision:

To submit a traffic regulation order to the Joint Parking Committee for evaluation and decision to go to formal consulation.

 

Lead officer: Kristy Childs


23/10/2024 - 24/01284/FULHH - 15 Woodfield Close Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8UL ref: 12915    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
No Declaration of interest made
To refuse planning permission for 24/01284/FULHH

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 23/10/2024

Decision:

To refuse planning permission for 24/01284/FULHH

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


23/10/2024 - 24/01070/FUL - Damonts Farm Damants Farm Lane Thorpe Le Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0NP ref: 12914    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 23/10/2024

Decision:

To grant planning permission for 24/01070/FUL.
No Declaration of interest made.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


22/10/2024 - Honeycroft Sheltered Housing - Added to managed network ref: 12912    Recommendations Approved

Tendring District Council have completed the build of thirteen bungalows at Honeycroft, Lawford to add to the eight bungalows already on site. Honeycroft has a Community Room and various telecare and I.T equipment that require the entire site to be added to the existing corporate network management contract.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Housing & Environment)

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

To add the 21 bungalows and community facility at Honeycroft, Lawford to the existing corporate network management contract with Intergence Systems Limited.

Lead officer: Matthew Wicks


22/10/2024 - Flu Vaccination - Staff Reimbursement ref: 12911    Recommendations Approved

To continue to offer staff reimbursement for the costs for the flu vaccination.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

To continue to offer to staff reimbursement for the flu vaccination in line with the Council's employee well-being programme.

Lead officer: Anastasia Simpson


11/10/2024 - Extend the Health Inequality Subsidy Scheme for a further year to cover 2024 - 2025 ref: 12913    Recommendations Approved

Following consultation with the Monitoring Officer, and Assistant Director for Partnerships to extend the current Health Inequality Subsidy Scheme (along the same principles of the decisions of Cabinet in July 2023) for a further year to cover 2024-25, prior to any payments being made.

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Corporate Finance & Governance Portfolio Holder

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 30/10/2024

Decision:

To extend the current Health Inequality Subsidy Scheme (along the same principles of the decisions of Cabinet in July 2023) for a further year to cover 2024-25, prior to any payments being made.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Fox, Aimee Moore


21/10/2024 - Contract Award: Clacton Town Board website ref: 12910    Recommendations Approved

To award a contract for creation of a website for the independent Clacton Town Board to We Create Digital.
The award follows a Request for Quotation (RfQ) procurement exercise and an evaluation panel scoring decision based on five submitted quotations.
We Create Digital scored most highly based on the criteria set out in the RfQ process.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Economy and Place) & Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 21/10/2024

Decision:

To award a contract for creation of a website for the independent Clacton Town Board to We Create Digital.

Lead officer: William Lodge


18/10/2024 - Licensing Delegations 11/10/2024 to 18/10/2024 ref: 12904    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this record is to outline all the determinations by Officers under powers delegated by the Council of matters under the relevant licensing statutes for the period 11/10/2024 to 18/10/2024

Decision Maker: Director (Governance) & Monitoring Officer

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 18/10/2024

Decision:

The approval, refusal, suspension or revocation of the matter concerned is set out in the attached report.

Lead officer: Emma King


21/10/2024 - Cabinet Members' Items - Report of the Corporate Finance & Governance Portfolio Holder - A.2 - Financial Performance Report 2024/25 - General Update as at the end of July 2024 ref: 12906    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 21/10/2024

Decision:

That Cabinet:-

 

(a)   notes the Council’s in-year financial position at the end of July 2024;

 

(b)   approves the proposed adjustments to the 2024/25 budget, as set out in Appendix 1H to the Portfolio Holder’s report (A.2), and requests Officers to review the potential on-going impact in 2025/26 and beyond where necessary as part of developing the forecast and detailed estimates for further consideration by Cabinet later in the year;

 

(c)   agrees that the Council continues to be a member of the Essex Business Rates Pool in 2025/26 if it remains financially advantageous to do so;

 

(d)   notes that £0.165m of unspent external funding previously received via the North Essex Health & Wellbeing Alliance, that has subsequently been carried forward into 2024/25, is being returned to them in accordance with the original agreement / MOU agreed by Cabinet on 17 September 2021;

 

(e)   notes the payment of £0.092m to East Suffolk District Council in-line with the previously agreed Freeport East Local Growth and Investment Strategy;

 

(f)   notes the updated financial forecast, as set out in this report, and requests Officers, in consultation with Portfolio Holders to further develop the financial forecast proposals alongside the development of the Council’s priorities; and

 

(g)   invites the views of the Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the information set out in this report along with the Council’s wider financial position as part of its work programme for the year.

Lead officer: Richard Barrett


21/10/2024 - Leader of the Council's Items - A.1 - Highlight Priority Actions 2024/25 towards Corporate Plan Themes - Monitoring Report at the Half Year Point and Reference under Section 5A of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 ref: 12905    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

That Cabinet:

 

(a)    notes the contents of the report together with the highlighted realignment of particular milestones for particular highlight priority actions, as set out in the Appendix to the Portfolio Holder’s report (A.1);

 

(b)    formally receives and notes the Monitoring Officer’s report issued under Section 5A of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 in respect of the position in relation to Council’s omission regarding the formulation and implementation of a Crime and Disorder Strategy for the Council, as required under Sections 5 and 6 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998; and

 

(c)    in response, requests an update from the Portfolio Holder for Partnerships on the proposed form of action to resolve the historical omission at the next meeting of Cabinet complete with timescales.

 

Lead officer: Keith Simmons


21/10/2024 - Cabinet Members' Items - Report of the Housing and Planning Portfolio Holder - A.5 - Making (Adoption) of the Elmstead Neighbourhood Plan ref: 12909    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 21/10/2024

Decision:

That Cabinet -

 

(a)    notes the result of the referendum held on Thursday 12th September 2024; and

 

(b)     duly agrees that the Elmstead Neighbourhood Plan (attached as Appendix 1 to the Portfolio Holder’s report (A.5)) be ‘made’ and that the necessary publicity and notifications are administered in accordance with Section 20 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

Wards affected: Alresford & Elmstead;

Lead officer: Gary Guiver


21/10/2024 - Cabinet Members' Items - Report of the Housing and Planning Portfolio Holder - A.4 - Making (Adoption) of the Ardleigh Neighbourhood Plan ref: 12908    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 21/10/2024

Decision:

That Cabinet -

 

(a)    notes the result of the referendum held on Thursday 12th September 2024; and

 

(b)    duly agrees that the Ardleigh Neighbourhood Plan (attached as Appendix 1 to the Portfolio Holder’s report (A.4)) be ‘made’ and that the necessary publicity and notifications are administered in accordance with Section 20 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

 

Wards affected: Ardleigh & Little Bromley;

Lead officer: Gary Guiver


21/10/2024 - Cabinet Members' Items - Report of the Housing and Planning Portfolio Holder - A.3 - Tendring District Council's Interim Policy on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) ref: 12907    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

That the Cabinet:-

 

1)     notes the contents of this report which, amongst other things, explains the Council’s obligations around Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), the role of Habitat Banks and the potential consideration of Council-owned land for BNG purposes; 

 

2)     agrees that proposed ‘Policy on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)’ (attached as Appendix 1 to the Portfolio Holder’s report (A.1)) is adopted as the Council’s interim corporate position pending the outcome of the Local Plan review, for the purposes of dealing with matters relating to BNG;

 

3)     refers the aforementioned policy to the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee for its consideration for inclusion in the Tendring District Local Plan as part of its current review;

 

4)     invites the Planning Committee, at its earliest convenience, to consider and determine how it will exercise its power in respect of Council decisions on entering into legal agreements with landowners under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning for the purposes of setting up Habitat Banks, guided by the aforementioned policy and the advice of Officers – including the extent to which the Committee deems it appropriate for such decision-making powers to be delegated to Officers; and any arrangements for public consultation on specific proposals; and

 

5)     notes that the Portfolio Holder responsible for Housing and Planning in liaison with Officers will, in due course, consider and publish details of the fees to be charged to developers and landowners to cover the Council’s costs in respect of monitoring BNG in line with its statutory obligations.     

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gary Guiver


18/10/2024 - 24/01347/FULHH - 78 Woodlands Close Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 4RU ref: 12903    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01347/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 18/10/2024

Decision:

To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01347/FULHH

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


18/10/2024 - 24/01305/FULHH - Meadland House Damants Farm Lane Thorpe Le Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0NP ref: 12902    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01305/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 18/10/2024

Decision:

To Grant Planning Permission for 24/01305/FULHH

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


18/10/2024 - 24/00349/FUL - Holly Farm (rear) Main Road Frating Colchester Essex CO7 7DJ ref: 12901    Recommendations Approved

Under the powers delegated to the Director of Planning, the discharge of the Town and Country Planning Conservation functions as specified in Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) and as detailed in Appendix 1 to Part 3 of the Constitution.
To Grant Planning Permission for 24/00349/FUL
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 21/10/2024

Effective from: 18/10/2024

Decision:

To Grant Planning Permission for 24/00349/FUL

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee