Controversial plans for 25 homes in village thrown out as appeal dismissed
The planning inspectorate raised concerns about the location, distance from services and other matters.
Plans for 63 homes in town given go-ahead as part of larger development
Plans for 63 homes in Burnham have been approved as part of a larger development.
Plans to convert medical centre into SEND school will help bridge shortfall in places
The plans to redevelop the clinic into a special education needs school could provide places for around 45 pupils aged 11 to 16.
Primary school relying on headteacher’s office for lessons to get permanent building
The existing structure at the school is in "poor condition" and would require "significant investment" to prolong its usable life.
Fears patients face six-hour round hospital trips unless critical relief road built
Essex County Council has acknowledged the relief road’s importance in mitigating the road network strain from the development of 3,000 homes.
Council to pay costs due to 'unreasonable behaviour' when traveller pitches refused
Plans for travellers’ pitches were refused with “no evidence” to back up concerns, a planning inspector has ruled.
Developers 'gaming the system' over parking provision at new Maldon council estate
Concerns have been raised that developers are trying game the planning system to avoid providing more parking spaces in a new Maldon council estate.
Maldon kebab shop licence officially revoked after workers' immigration arrests
A late-night refreshment licence at a Maldon kebab takeaway has been revoked after an immigration raid found illegal workers – one of whom they claims they were paid in cigarettes and food.
Maldon village’s 'big skies would be harmed' if proposed 160 homes were built
Officers had recommended approval.
