Below is a list of current planning applications in our parish. Click on the links for more information. Woodham Walter Parish Council is notified of planning applications affecting our area and will make comments on those applications. The Parish Council plays an active part in the decision-making process but the final decision is made by Maldon District Council.
Every planning application is considered by the Parish Council. The public are entitled to attend our meetings and there is a Public Forum at the start of every meeting where members of the public can make comments. Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments directly to Maldon District Council. You can view planning applications from the links below or via the planning pages on the MDC website https://publicaccess.maldon.gov.uk/online-applications/
For information on Material Planning Considerations please visit: https://www.planningportal.co.uk/faqs/faq/4/what_are_material_considerations
For a guide on How To Respond To Planning Applicatiosn please visit: https://www.cpre.org.uk/resources/how-to-respond-to-planning-applications/
Please Note – due to the current restrictions in place due to Covid-19 the Parish Council is unable to visit neighbours for consultations. We strongly advise that you register any comments directly with Maldon District Council by following the links below.
Reference 22/00495/FUL Application Validated Thu 28 Apr 2022 Address Woodham Walter Church Of England Primary School The Street Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RF Proposal The installation of a demountable classroom consisting of a classroom, toilets and kitchenette, with new paths, ramp/steps and shrub planting. Woodham Walter Parish Council TBC Expiry Date Thu 02 Jun 2022 Status Pending consideration
Reference 22/00179/TCA Application Validated Tue 03 May 2022 Address The Tadpoles Nursery Chapel Stores And Post Office The Street Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RF Proposal 5x Lime trees – Reduce laterally by 3.5 metres and 3.5-4 metres in height. 1x Ash tree – Reduce laterally by 3.5 metres and 3.5-4 metres in height. Woodham Walter Parish Counci lTBC Expiry Date 27th May 2022 Status Pending consideration
Reference 22/00373/HOUSE Application Validated Thu 10 Mar 2022 Address 15 Rectory Road Woodham Walter CM9 6RD Proposal Proposed two storey side extension and a porch to the front. Woodham Walter Parish Council Comment Expiry Date Fri 01 Apr 2022 Status Pending consideration
Reference 22/00381/HOUSE Application Validated Wed 02 Mar 2022 Address 7 Church Corner Herbage Park Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RJ Proposal Single storey extension and part first floor extension to the rear. Woodham Walter Support Status Refuse
Reference 22/00367/HOUSE Application Validated Fri 25 Feb 2022 Expiry Date 25 March 2022 Address Fort Cottage The Street Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RF Proposal Proposed single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space Woodham Walter Support Status Approve
Reference 22/00365/HOUSE Application Validated Fri 25 Feb 2022 Expiry Date 31 March 2022 Address Fort Cottage The Street Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RF Proposal Demolition of existing porch and construction of porch Woodham Walter Support Status Approve
Reference 21/01127/TCA Application Validated Thu 18 Nov 2021 Address Chelmer And Blackwater Navigation Lock Hill Heybridge Essex Proposal Various works to trees on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation over a 5 year period in accordance with submitted Tree Management Plan. Woodham Walter Parish Council Support Expiry Date Fri 17 Dec 2021 Status Approve (Delegated Decision)
Reference 21/01057/FUL Application Validated Thu 14 Oct 2021 Address Albany Orchards Old London Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RN Proposal Conversion of first floor of cart lodge building to create annexe. Woodham Walter Support with comment Expiry Date 24 November 21 Status Application approved Decision Approved
Reference 21/00856/FUL Application Validated Fri 27 Aug 2021 Address The Cottage Bassetts Lane Little Baddow Essex CM3 4BZ Proposal Change of use from highway verge to residential garden land. Woodham Walter Object Expiry Date Fri 24 Sep 2021 Status Approve (Delegated Decision) Appeal Status Unknown
Reference 21/00766/TCA Application Validated Mon 19 Jul 2021 Address Bell Meadow Playing Field Church Hill Woodham Walter Essex Proposal Oak (T1) – Remove dead branch. Beech (T4) – Replace dead tree in Autumn. Oak (T9) – Branch hanging off needs removing. Silver Birch (T11) – Remove ivy. Beech (T14) – Remove dead branch. Elm (T16, T17, T20, T21) – Remove diseased trees. Dead Hedge (T19) Remove dead hedging and replace with new native hedging in Autumn Woodham Walter n/a – the Parish Council are the applicants Expirty Date Fri 20 Aug 2021 Status Approve (Delegated Decision)
Reference 21/00676/HOUSE Application Validated Wed 30 Jun 2021 Address Albany Orchards Old London Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RN Proposal Proposed grass tennis court within domestic curtilage of dwelling. Woodham Walter Parish Council Support with comment Expiry Date Fri 23 Jul 2021 Status Approve (Delegated decision)
Reference 21/00623/FUL Application Validated Thu 01 Jul 2021 Address Grove Manor Herbage Park Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RJ Proposal S73A application to construct a timber treehouse and associated change of use of the land. Woodham Walter Object Expiry Date Fri 30 Jul 2021 Status Refused (Delegated decision)
Reference 21/00605/HOUSE Application Validated Wed 02 Jun 2021 Address Grove Manor Herbage Park Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RJ Proposal S73A application for the installation of a 1.9 metre high timber panel fence. Woodham Walter Object Expiry Date Fri 02 Jul 2021 Status Refused (Delegated Decision)
Reference 21/00589/HOUSE Application Validated Mon 07 Jun 2021 Address Albany Orchards Old London Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RN Proposal New cart lodge and garden store to replace the existing garden store building. Woodham Walter Support with Comment Expiry Date Fri 02 Jul 2021 Status Approve (Delegated decision)
Reference 21/00483/FUL Application Validated Tue 18 May 2021 Address The Warren Warren Golf Club Old London Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RW Proposal Installation of water storage tank Woodham Walter Support with comments Expiry Date Mon 14 Jun 2021 Status Approve (Delegated decision)
Reference 21/00459/TCA Application Validated Thu 13 May 2021 Address Brookside The Street Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RF Proposal G1 Leylandii/conifers – Reduce by 8m. T1 Leylandii – Reduce by 8m. T2 & T3 Leylandii – Reduce by 10m. T 4 Poplar – Re-pollard. Woodham Walter Parish Council Support Expiry Date Mon 7 June 2021 Status Allowed to Proceed
Reference 21/00422/HOUSE Application Validated Thu 22 Apr 2021 Address Grove Manor Herbage Park Road Woodham Walter CM9 6RJ Proposal S73A appliction for a single storey extension to existing outbuilding. Woodham Walter Recommend Refusal Expiry Date 24th May 2021 Status Refuse
Reference 21/00350/LDP Application Validated Thu 01 Apr 2021 Address Woodham Walter Church Of England Primary School The Street Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RF Proposal Claim for lawful development certificate for the proposed stationing of a double decker bus within the school grounds for incidental teaching purposes Woodham Walter Parish Council Recommend Lawful Development Certificate is not issued Expiry Date 30th April 2021 Status Approve (Delegated Decision)
Reference 21/00362/FUL Application Validated Mon 29 Mar 2021 Address Bell Meadow Playing Field Church Hill Woodham Walter Essex Proposal Development of land on Bell Meadow to reinstate public playground facility (amendments to previously approved scheme 19/00187/FUL) Woodham Walter Parish Council n/a The Parish Council are the applicants. Expiry Date 6th May 2021 Status Approve (Delegated Decision)
Reference 21/00272/WTPO Application Validated Mon 15 Mar 2021 Address The Shrubbery Curling Tye Lane Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6LT Proposal T2 – Reduce exposed limb on north side of crown by 4m, selectively reduce canopy by 3m. T3 – Reduce canopy by 3m and reshape. T4, T11 & T21 – Remove deadwood. T6, T7, T10, T15, T16, T17 & T19- Remove deadwood. Crown lift canopy over road to 4.5m. T2 – Reduce lower side branch by 3m. T9 – Reduce to leave 5m pollard stem, remove western branch over road. T2 – Reduce low leaning main stem back to main union. T13, T14, T22, T23, T24, G25, T26 & T28 – Clear weedy competition around base and mulching under canopy. T18 – Reduce end weight of declining canopy by 3m, remove deadwood, crown lift to 4.5m. T20 – Fell and grind. Woodham Walter Parish Council Support Expiry Date 28th April 2021 Status Approve (Delegated Decision)
Reference 21/00261/FUL Application Validated Thu 22 Apr 2021 Address Land At Oak Farm Oak Farm Road Woodham Walter Essex Proposal Application to formalise the prior approval 19/00785/COUPA. The agreed conversion of the agricultural barn to 5 terraced houses, will be enhanced to include rear gardens and shed/ garden room space. Woodham Walter Parish Council Original Response: No Objection but Comment Expiry Date Mon 24th May 2021 NB: Amended by the sumbission of revised plans: 6th July 2021 Status Pending consideration
Reference 21/00257/HOUSE Application Validated Fri 12 Mar 2021 Address Spring Elms Farm Spring Elms Lane Little Baddow Essex CM3 4SQ Proposal Rear pitched roof single storey extension, relocating existing bay window with additional side windows and french doors, all to match existing materials. Woodham Walter Parish Council Support Expiry date 14th April 2021 Status Approve (Delegated Decision)
Reference 21/00135/NMA Application Validated Wed 10 Feb 2021 Address Bell Meadow Playing Field Church Hill Woodham Walter Essex Proposal Application for non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission 19/00187/FUL (Development of land on Bell Meadow to reinstate public playground facility.) Amendment sought: Wicksteed playground furniture replaced with revised playground furniture by Caloo Woodham Walter Parish Council n/a The Parish Council are the applicants. Determination Deadline 10th March 2021 Status REFUSE (Delegated Decision)
Reference 20/01284/PIP Application Validated Fri 18 Dec 2020 Address Land South Of Woodham Walter Primary School The Street Woodham Walter Essex Proposal Up to 9 discounted market dwellings, enabling extension of school playing fields and car park Woodham Walter Object Responses to MDC by 21/01/2021 Extended to 08/02/2021 Status Refused (Delegated Decision)
Reference 20/01230/FUL Application Validated Tue 22 Dec 2020 Address Oak Farm Oak Farm Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RH Proposal New three bedroom dwelling in accordance with Planning Permission ref 65/00293/FUL with a slight increase in footprint Woodham Walter Parish Council Object Responses to MDC by 21/01/2021 Status Refuse (Delegated Decision)
Reference 20/01276/HOUSE Application Validated Tue 15 Dec 2020 Address Spring Elms Farm Spring Elms Lane Little Baddow Essex CM3 4SQ Proposal Two storey side extension to be used as annexe, construction of detached garage, extended and alter drive and vehicular and pedestrian accesses Woodham Walter Parish Council Object Status Approve (Delgated Decision)
Reference 20/01190/FUL Application Validated Wed 25 Nov 2020 Address Hillcrest Bassetts Lane Little Baddow Essex CM3 4DA Proposal Single storey rear/side extension. Juliet balcony. Changes to fenestration of dwelling. Relocate conservatory to rear/ side of detached outbuilding. changes to fenestration of outbuilding. Woodham Walter Parish Council No objections with comments re: composite roof does not accord with the VDS (page 34). Councillors request a condition that the outbuilding should not be used as an annexe. Status Approved (Delegated Decision)
Reference 20/01099/HOUSE Application Validated Fri 13 Nov 2020 Address 1 Lodge Farm Cottages Old London Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RL Proposal Single storey rear/ side extensions. Two storey side extension. Changes to fenestration including new dormer window to rear. Woodham Walter Parish Council Support. Status Approved (Delegated Decision)
Reference 20/01056/COUPA Application Validated Thu 15 Oct 2020 Address Barn At West Bowers Farm West Bowers Road Woodham Walter Essex Proposal Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. Woodham Walter No comment Status Prior Approval is required and granted (Delgated Decision)
Reference 20/00707/HOUSE Application Validated Tue 14 Jul 2020 Address White Barn Blue Mill Lane Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6LS Proposal Cart lodge Woodham Walter Comment Status Approve
Reference 20/00679/FUL Application Validated Fri 17 Jul 2020 Address Grove Manor Herbage Park Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RJ Proposal Proposed conversion and extension of existing detached outbuilding to form an annexe ancillary to the main dwelling house. Woodham Walter Parish Council Object Status Refuse
Reference 20/00660/HOUSE Application Validated Thu 02 Jul 2020 Address Warren Grove Common Lane Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6NF Proposal Conversion of existing garage to cart lodge with home office on first floor Woodham Walter Parish Council No objections but comment made re: steep roof pitch. Status Approve
Reference 20/00531/FUL Application Validated Fri 12 Jun 2020 Address Grove Manor Herbage Park Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RJ Proposal 3 bay cart lodge building. Woodham Walter Parish Council No objections but commented that condition should be attached to restrict the building to domestic purposes ancillary to dwelling house. Status Approve
Reference 20/00519/FUL Application Validated Thu 16 Jul 2020 Address Warren Golf Club Old London Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RW Proposal Additional tourism and interrelated leisure development, comprising 70 holiday lodges with associated change of use of the land within two areas of the site, alterations to existing Bunsay clubhouse, extension of Bunsay car park and new golf academy. Woodham Walter Parish Council Object (See our dedicated page) Status REFUSE (NW Area Planning Committee Decision) Appeal Status Unknown
Reference 20/00475/WTPO Application Validated Thu 21 May 2020 Address Thornberry Rectory Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RD Proposal T1 Ash – Crown lift around 10m, crown reduction and crown thinning 1.5m. Woodham Walter Parish Council No objections but comment made regarding balance of tree. Status Refuse
Reference 20/00307/LDP Application Validated Mon 16 Mar 2020 Address Penrith Little Baddow Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RT Proposal Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed pitched roof dormer and rooflight. Status Approve Woodham Walter Parish Council No Comment
Reference 20/00131/FUL Application Validated Thu 20 Feb 2020 Address Grove Manor Herbage Park Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RJ Proposal Conversion and extension of existing detached outbuilding into annexe and construction of 3 bay cart lodge building. Status Refuse Woodham Walter Parish Council No objections but made comment. Appeal Status Appeal allowed and planning permission granted
Reference 20/00132/FUL Application Validated Fri 07 Feb 2020 Address Wincroft Little Baddow Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RP Proposal Demolition of existing bungalow. Proposed new 4 bed bungalow Status Approve Woodham Walter Parish Council No objections but made comment.
Reference 20/00017/HOUSE Address Fenwood Little Baddow Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RP Proposal Single storey rear extension. Status Approve
Reference 20/00059/HOUSE Address White Barn Blue Mill Lane Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6LS Proposal 2 bay cart lodge with store to side. Status Refuse
Reference 20/00002/HOUSE Application Validated Thu 12 Mar 2020 Address Holly Lodge Hop Garden Lane Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6LW Proposal Demolition of double garage outbuilding and replacement with cart lodge Status Approve Woodham Walter Parish Council No objection but comment made regarding materials
Reference 19/01319/LDP Address White Barn Blue Mill Lane Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6LS Proposal Claim for lawful development certificate for a construction of a 2 bay cart lodge with side storage and new access Status Withdrawn
Reference 19/01213/WTPO Address 2 Redgates Old London Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RJ Proposal T1 Horse Chestnut – Reduce lateral limbs & vertical limbs by 2m & balance crown. Raise crown to 5m by removing minor branches. T2 – Dead tree – Fell. T3 Oak – Remove deadwood & stem clean. T4 Oak – Raise crown to 3m. T5 Sycamore – Reduce lateral & vertical limbs by 2m & raise crown to 5m. T6 & T7 Sycamore – Raise crown to 5m. Status Refuse
Reference 19/01199/WTPO Address St Michael’s Church Church Hill Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RW Proposal Avenue of Lime Trees – Pollard. Suckers will also be removed from the main trunks up to the crown. Two Maple Trees and one Yew – Removal of a number of dead and decayed branches and lifting the crowns to 2m from ground level. One Chestnut – Removal of a number of dead and decayed branches, lifting the crown to 2m from ground level and removal of the intruding holly bush. Status Approved
Reference 19/01066/FUL Address Guys Farm Lodge Manor Road Woodham Walter Maldon Essex CM9 6LW Proposal S73A application for a replacement dwelling Status Approved
Reference 19/01030/LDP Address Grove Manor Herbage Park Road Woodham Walter Proposal Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed new gym building. Status Approved
Reference 19/00994/FUL Address Lares The Street Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RF Proposal Replace cladding on the front elevation Status Approved
Reference 19/00982/HOUSE Address Somerset West Bowers Road Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6RZ Proposal Proposed single storey side extension with cellar Status Approved
Reference 19/00584/HOUSE Address White Barn Blue Mill Lane Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6LS Proposal 2 bay cart lodge with side storage and new access. Status Application refused Decision Refused Decision Issued Date Tue 30 Jul 2019 Appeal Status Appeal Dismissed
Reference 19/00430/FUL Address Annexe Shrubbery Farm Curling Tye Lane Woodham Walter Essex CM9 6LT Proposal Conversion of ancillary granny annexe to residential dwellinghouse. Status Application refused Decision Refused Decision Issued Date Fri 21 Jun 2019 Appeal Status Appeal Allowed
Reference 19/00018/LDE Address The Old Stables At Wood Hall Little Baddow Road Woodham Walter Essex Proposal Claim for a lawful development certificate for the existing use of building as an independent dwellinghouse. Status Approved