Social Value Ideas for Tendring District Council

Thorington housing approval

The Thorington full application for 60 single-storey dwellings for people aged 55 and over or with disabilities was approved. The committee accepted the proposal as an allocation in the emerging local…

“This application's for the erection of 60 singlestory dwellings for those aged 55 and over as well as those with or supporting someone with a disabili…”

Hot food takeaway deferred

The committee deferred the application for 54 Connor Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, because members were concerned about consultation timing, re-consultation with the town council, possible parking and acces…

“The committee will then debate. And when all the points are discussed, finally, I shall ask if we have a resolution and call for a proposer and a seco…”

Alford housing approval policy

The committee approved a departure from the local plan for up to 100 dwellings at Alford, including 60 age-restricted homes, 30% affordable housing, self-build plots and first-time buyer units. The po…

“The site lies outside the settlement boundary and therefore conflicts with our local plan policies SPL1 and SPL2. However, the council can only demons…”

Barn conversion refused

The committee refused the Burnt Ash Farm barn conversion after debate concluded the site was unsustainable because it would rely entirely on private car access, lacked local facilities, and did not su…

“In general terms and whether this probably needs to be expanded upon um I would suggest to members that you are perhaps considering that the developme…”

Retrospective Harwich Road build refused

Members refused the retrospective application for extensions, pool house and outbuildings at 21 Harwich Road, Little Clacton because officers and speakers said it caused serious harm to neighbouring a…

“This application is for the retention of various extensions, additions and alterations at the rear of 21 Harwich Road, Little Clacton. This applicatio…”

New mandatory housing target

Officers explained that national planning policy changes now impose a mandatory annual housing target, requiring the council to plan for significantly more homes than before. This changes the strategi…

“So the government has a national target to deliver one and a half million homes in the current parliamentary term and there's been a lot of media on t…”

Local plan approved for consultation

The committee resolved to recommend the submission version, related evidence, and supporting documents for six weeks of formal public consultation, with delegated authority for minor corrections. Fina…

“So the recommendation this evening can be found on page 50 of your report. And if you're happy, Chairman, I'll read the recommendation before handing …”

Draft local plan to go to consultation

Council agreed to publish the preferred options draft local plan for public consultation. Members framed this as necessary to keep the plan up to date, avoid appeal-driven speculative development, and…

“It is a legal requirement that all elected members must be given an opportunity to access the habitat regulation assessment and the integrated sustain…”

Hartley Gardens SPD consultation

Cabinet approved publication and consultation on the draft Hartley Gardens Supplementary Planning Document and evidence base. The document sets the framework for a major garden community of up to 1,70…

“As cabinet are well aware and we're all well aware within the local plan part two, there is a specific planning policy in relation in regards to this …”

Temporary accommodation application deferred

The committee deferred the emergency accommodation application at 1 Wellesley Road after members raised concerns about internal layout, whether the units were effectively HMO-like, and how the managem…

“Thank you councelor White. Uh, councelor Bray, >> thank you chair. I think that's a very sensible suggestion. Um, I would 100% support that. I think t…”

Self-build bungalow approved

The committee approved a full application for a self-built bungalow and detached garage at land adjacent to Dumont Avenue, St Osyth. Officers considered it acceptable in principle despite being outsid…

“This application is seeking full planning permission for the erection of a self-built bungalow. Uh the application is before members that as it repres…”

Backland self-builds approved

The committee approved outline planning permission for three self-build dwellings off Bradfield Road, Wix. Officers and members accepted the site as sufficiently sustainable, despite it being outside …

“So, this application is um is an outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of free self-build dwellings. Um and it's uh on a site…”