Decisions

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Decisions published

10/01/2025 - Licensing Delegations - 02/01/2025 to 10/01/2025 ref: 13159    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 02/01/2025 to 10/01/2025.

Decision Maker: Director (Governance) & Monitoring Officer

Decision published: 13/01/2025

Effective from: 10/01/2025

Decision:

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

Lead officer: Emma King


17/12/2024 - 24/00624/LIABE - Licence to Home Board Dogs - J Cook, Cookie Bells, 124 Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8HW ref: 13157    Recommendations Approved

Licence renewal application to home boards dogs received from J Cook, Cookie Bells, 124 Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8HW

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Housing & Environment)

Decision published: 10/01/2025

Effective from: 17/12/2024

Decision:

Granted Licence to Home Board Dogs.

Lead officer: Ashley Wood


08/01/2025 - Unilateral Undertaking - 24/01493/COUNOT - 18 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE ref: 13156    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 24/01493/COUNOT. Ss.106 Agreement in relation to this application can be found in the documents section of Public Access under reference 24/01493/COUNOT and 24/01817/S106.

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 10/01/2025

Effective from: 08/01/2025

Decision:

Completion of Legal Agreement in relation to Planning Permission for 24/01493/COUNOT.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


10/01/2025 - 24/01865/TCA - West Hatch, 73 Second Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea ref: 13155    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning

Decision published: 10/01/2025

Effective from: 10/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to undertake works to trees

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


10/01/2025 - 24/01862/TCA - 39 Third Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9EF ref: 13154    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning

Decision published: 10/01/2025

Effective from: 10/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to undertake works to trees

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


10/01/2025 - 24/01857/TCA - 2 The Esplanade, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9EL ref: 13153    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning

Decision published: 10/01/2025

Effective from: 10/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to undertake works to trees

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


10/01/2025 - 24/01843/TCA - Public Open Space, Riverside Avenue East, Lawford ref: 13152    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning

Decision published: 10/01/2025

Effective from: 10/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to undertake works to trees

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01701/FULHH - Fairway, Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington CO7 8JH ref: 13146    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 24/01701/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant Planning Permission for application 24/01701/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


09/01/2025 - 24/01721/FULHH - 2 Ruskin Close, Kirby Cross, CO13 0SZ ref: 13151    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 24/01721/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant planning permission for application 24/01721/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


09/01/2025 - 24/01806/TCA - New Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh ref: 13150    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to trim two sycamore trees to approx 6 to 7 metres high.

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01756/TCA - The Old Chapel, 30 Colchester Road, St.Osyth ref: 13145    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to fell 1 x Acer Sycamore to a 10ft stump.

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01805/WTPO - 15 Mayford Way, Clacton-on-Sea ref: 13149    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to pollard 1 large oak tree (reduce crown by 50%).

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01801/WTPO - 80 Chilburn Road, Clacton-on-Sea ref: 13148    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to reduce large Oak by 30%.

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01796/WTPO - 3 Cranswick Place, Lawford ref: 13147    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to undertake works to trees related to Tree Preservation Order (16/00021/TPO) - 5x Beech, 2x Horse Chestnut, 2x
American Oak in row - up to 4m crown lift on all trees, reductions of up to 4m on all trees, removal of deadwood and split branches.

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01750/WTPO - Land to the rear of 31 Curtis Close, Clacton-on-Sea ref: 13143    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to undertake works related to Tree Preservation Order (93/00003/TPO) - G1 - 19 Ash and 1 Sycamore - including
re-pollard trees back to old cuts up to 5 meters of regrowth, remove ivy.

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01755/TCA - Summer Cottage, The Quay, Mill Street, St. Osyth ref: 13144    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to reduce the crown of 1 x Willow Tree by 50%.

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01725/COUNOT - Stables Serving Windyridge, Windyridge, Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington CO7 8JL ref: 13139    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 24/01725/COUNOT
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To refuse planning permission for application 24/01725/COUNOT.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


09/01/2025 - 24/01875/HHPNOT - 13 Ramsey Road, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 4RJ ref: 13141    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 24/01875/HHPNOT
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant planning permission for application 24/01875/HHPNOT.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


09/01/2025 - 24/01762/FUL - Land Adjacent 35 Artillery Drive, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 5FG ref: 13140    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 24/01762/FUL
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant planning permission for application 24/01762/FUL.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


09/01/2025 - 24/01720/TCA - 18 Graces Walk, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9PQ ref: 13142    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to felling in sections one Beech Tree.

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


09/01/2025 - 24/01674/TCA - Swan House, High Street, Mistley ref: 13138    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 1 – Functions not to be the responsibility of an Authority’s Executive.
The discharge of the Town

Decision Maker: Head of Planning & Building Control

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

To grant permission to trim crown back to previous points on Holm Oak (T1).

Lead officer: Clive Dawson


08/01/2025 - PORTFOLIO HOLDERS - UPDATED OVERALL STRATEGIC RESPONSIBILITIES ref: 13137    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision published: 09/01/2025

Effective from: 08/01/2025

Decision:

To amend the Portfolio Holder Responsibilities for Tendring District Council’s Executive.

Lead officer: Keith Simmons


08/01/2025 - Essex Wide Air Quality Strategy - TDC Consultation Agreement ref: 13136    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Environment & ICT Portfolio Holder

Decision published: 08/01/2025

Effective from: 16/01/2025

Decision:

To agree to be a part of the development of the Essex-wide Air Quality Strategy with the name and logo of the Council being included on the draft strategy documents for the public consultation exercise.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Grant Fenton-Jones


06/01/2025 - SPF Year 3 Project Recommendations - Approval of Change in Project ref: 13135    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

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

Decision published: 07/01/2025

Effective from: 15/01/2025

Decision:

To approve the change in a project for year 3 of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Lead officer: Jessica Bryan


06/01/2025 - Procurement for a Specialist for the HSA Seed Funding and Green Space Funding Projects plus Exemption from Procurement Rules ref: 13134    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

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

Decision published: 07/01/2025

Effective from: 15/01/2025

Decision:

To approve the direct commissioning of David Hills, Director of DSDHA, a specialist in urban design to support the High Street Accelerator (HSA) Seed Funding and Green Space Funding Projects. This will ensure that the HSA Partnership can achieve maximum impact for the area.
David Hills was initially recommended to the High Street Accelerator (HSA) Partnership by the HSA Team within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as part of their package of free support and has already met with the partnership, carried out site visits and provided advice during the early stages of the funding.
This commission will ensure consistency and will build on existing knowledge of the green space projects and seed funding projects while delivering maximum impact for the community and aligning with the Capital Regeneration Project regarding public realm being delivered by Essex County Council.
Further to this the HSA has a critical deadline for the funding to be committed by 30 June 2025, which will be challenging with the green space projects if a full procurement exercise is carried out and would add a greater level of risk which may require the funding to be returned to MHCLG
This Decision makes a direct award to David Hills to enable support to maximise the offer to High Street Accelerator Partnership and the greater community

Lead officer: Barbara Pole


02/01/2025 - Street Naming and Numbering Decision - New Road at Holly Farm, Main Road, Frating ref: 13133    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Leisure and Public Realm Portfolio Holder

Decision published: 06/01/2025

Effective from: 14/01/2025

Decision:

That the new road under construction at the development site – Holly Farm (front), Main Road, Frating, Essex is named “Holly Farm Close”.

Wards affected: The Bentleys & Frating;

Lead officer: Sarah Gavin


06/01/2025 - SPF Year 3 Project Recommendations - Change in a Project Approval for E13 ref: 13132    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

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

Decision published: 06/01/2025

Effective from: 14/01/2025

Decision:

To approve the change in a project for E13 for year 3 of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Lead officer: Kirstin Foley


03/01/2025 - 24/01678/FULHH - 39 The Street, Kirby-le-Soken CO13 0EG ref: 13130    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 24/01678/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 03/01/2025

Effective from: 03/01/2025

Decision:

To approve planning permission for application 24/01678/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


03/01/2025 - 24/01647/FULHH - 44 St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton CO16 9PH ref: 13131    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 24/01647/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 03/01/2025

Effective from: 03/01/2025

Decision:

To grant planning permission for application 24/01647/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


24/12/2024 - Licensing Delegations - 16/12/2024 to 24/12/2024 ref: 13126    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 16/12/2024 to 24/12/2024

Decision Maker: Director (Governance) & Monitoring Officer

Decision published: 02/01/2025

Effective from: 24/12/2024

Decision:

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

Lead officer: Emma King


02/01/2025 - 24/01635/FULHH - Home Stead, 65 Bedford Road, Holland-on-Sea CO15 5LE ref: 13127    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 24/01635/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 02/01/2025

Effective from: 02/01/2025

Decision:

To grant Planning Permission for application 24/01635/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


02/01/2025 - 24/01638/FULHH - 25 Station Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3QL ref: 13128    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 for 24/01638/FULHH
No Declaration of interest made

Decision Maker: Director (Planning and Communities)

Decision published: 02/01/2025

Effective from: 02/01/2025

Decision:

To refuse Planning Permission for application 24/01638/FULHH.

Lead officer: John Pateman-Gee


02/01/2025 - Contract for the purchase of a Non-Turf Cricket Wicket - Kirby Playing Fields, Halstead Road, Kirby Cross ref: 13129    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery)

Decision published: 02/01/2025

Effective from: 02/01/2025

Decision:

To accept a recently sought quotation and enter a contract with Dura-Sport Ltd for the purchase of a Non-Turf Cricket Wicket to be located at Kirby Playing Fields, Halstead Road, Kirby Cross.

Lead officer: James Hill