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Proposed new sports hall and three-storey science block, with associated demolition, landscaping and car parking provision, Air Source Heat Pump, cycle store and resurfaced hardcourt, new pedestrian access off Fambridge Road and ancillary works.

The Plume School Fambridge Road Maldon Essex CM9 6AB

Decision MadeReference: CC/MAL/18/24Essex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full App (Major PSI) CC
Received
11 Mar 2024
Validated
19 Jul 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Proposed new sports hall and three-storey science block, with associated demolition, landscaping and car parking provision, Air Source Heat Pump, cycle store and resurfaced hardcourt, new pedestrian access off Fambridge Road and ancillary works.

Proposal details

Reference
CC/MAL/18/24
Agent
Cheryl Peel

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The Plume School Fambridge Road Maldon Essex CM9 6AB

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Documents 110 of 110

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice15 Oct 2024View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report14 Oct 2024View
Revised Application FormRevised Application Form5 Sept 2024View
Bat surveysBat surveys12 Mar 2024View
Tree survey scheduleTree survey schedule12 Mar 2024View
Tree constraints planTree constraints plan12 Mar 2024View
Land contamination assessmentLand contamination assessment31 Jul 2024View
Economic statementEconomic statement12 Mar 2024View
FRA and Drainage Strategy (Part superseded)FRA and Drainage Strategy (Part superseded)13 Mar 2024View
Plume Academy- Community Use LetterPlume Academy- Community Use Letter31 Jul 2024View
JBA20-294_ECO06_Updated Bat Survey Report of The Plume Academy, Maldon (2024)JBA20-294_ECO06_Updated Bat Survey Report of The Plume Academy, Maldon (2024)2 Sept 2024View
Landscaping layout plan 1 of 2Landscaping layout plan 1 of 212 Mar 2024View
Landscaping layout plan 2 of 2Landscaping layout plan 2 of 212 Mar 2024View
Existing and proposed summer pitch layoutExisting and proposed summer pitch layout12 Mar 2024View
Proposed winter pitch layoutProposed winter pitch layout12 Mar 2024View
Lighting drawingsLighting drawings12 Mar 2024View
Demolition planDemolition plan12 Mar 2024View
Sports hall ground floor planSports hall ground floor plan12 Mar 2024View
Sports hall first floor planSports hall first floor plan12 Mar 2024View
Sports hall Roof Plan - ProposedSports hall Roof Plan - Proposed12 Mar 2024View
Sports hall Elevation (Front) - ProposedSports hall Elevation (Front) - Proposed12 Mar 2024View
IsometricsIsometrics13 Mar 2024View
Sports Hall Proposed SectionsSports Hall Proposed Sections13 Mar 2024View
Sports Hall Proposed SectionsSports Hall Proposed Sections13 Mar 2024View
Statement to Accompany BNGStatement to Accompany BNG29 Jul 2024View
JBA_20_294_ECO03_Ecological Walkover Survey_The Plume Academy, Fambridge Rd_Rev AJBA_20_294_ECO03_Ecological Walkover Survey_The Plume Academy, Fambridge Rd_Rev A29 Jul 2024View
JBA20-294_ECO01_Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of The Plume Academy - Fambridge Rd, Maldon_RevAJBA20-294_ECO01_Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of The Plume Academy - Fambridge Rd, Maldon_RevA31 Jul 2024View
Plume- Design and Access Statement Fambridge RoadPlume- Design and Access Statement Fambridge Road29 Jul 2024View
Biodiversity Net Gain AssessmentBiodiversity Net Gain Assessment1 Aug 2024View
2170-WWA-XX-XX-T-L-0601 S3 P02 Outline Landscape Specification2170-WWA-XX-XX-T-L-0601 S3 P02 Outline Landscape Specification29 Jul 2024View
Biodiversity checklist FambridgeBiodiversity checklist Fambridge1 Aug 2024View
Plume Academy Planning Statement amendedPlume Academy Planning Statement amended29 Jul 2024View
Plume Academy ECC covering letter amendedPlume Academy ECC covering letter amended1 Aug 2024View
Heritage Impact AssessmentHeritage Impact Assessment29 Jul 2024View
Transport Assessment - Final - Plume Academy March 2024Transport Assessment - Final - Plume Academy March 202429 Jul 2024View
Bat Survey Report of The Plume Academy MaldonBat Survey Report of The Plume Academy Maldon23 Aug 2024View
Additional Information 27/08/2024 Plume TA response for HighwaysAdditional Information 27/08/2024 Plume TA response for Highways27 Aug 2024View
Additional Information 27/08/2024 RS-1811-01,02-GEO-R0-RS-1811-02-GEO-R0Additional Information 27/08/2024 RS-1811-01,02-GEO-R0-RS-1811-02-GEO-R027 Aug 2024View
Ecology Response Aug 2024Ecology Response Aug 20243 Sept 2024View
09/09/2024 Additional Information Interim School Travel Plan - Final - Plume Academy Sept 202409/09/2024 Additional Information Interim School Travel Plan - Final - Plume Academy Sept 20249 Sept 2024View
SHE-0049-1500-2000-1500_Design_DrawingSHE-0049-1500-2000-1500_Design_Drawing9 Sept 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-CA-C-6910_Plume Academy SW Network_S4PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-CA-C-6910_Plume Academy SW Network_S49 Sept 2024View
09/09/2024 Additional Information Arboricultural Impact Assessment09/09/2024 Additional Information Arboricultural Impact Assessment9 Sept 2024View
Fambridge Road - Urban Design and Landscape Response 12.09.24Fambridge Road - Urban Design and Landscape Response 12.09.2416 Sept 2024View
2170-WWA-00-XX-SP-L-0601-S4 P03 Soft Landscape Specification2170-WWA-00-XX-SP-L-0601-S4 P03 Soft Landscape Specification16 Sept 2024View
2170-WWA-00-XX-T-L-0602-S4-P02 Landscape Managment Plan2170-WWA-00-XX-T-L-0602-S4-P02 Landscape Managment Plan16 Sept 2024View
Memorandum of Understanding - ECCMemorandum of Understanding - ECC8 Oct 2024View
Memorandum of Understanding - PlumeMemorandum of Understanding - Plume8 Oct 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-03-00-DR-A-2500 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 00PLMEFR-IWD-03-00-DR-A-2500 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 0029 Jul 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0110-BB103 Existing Areas at Fambridge Road2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0110-BB103 Existing Areas at Fambridge Road29 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2400 - Fambridge Road - Site Location PlanPLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2400 - Fambridge Road - Site Location Plan29 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-03-02-DR-A-2502 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 02PLMEFR-IWD-03-02-DR-A-2502 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 0229 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-03-01-DR-A-2501 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 01PLMEFR-IWD-03-01-DR-A-2501 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 0129 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-XX-XX-DR-A-1100 - Fambridge Road - Existing Site PlanPLMEFR-IWD-XX-XX-DR-A-1100 - Fambridge Road - Existing Site Plan29 Jul 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0101-S4-P07 Fambridge Rd Landscape Proposals2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0101-S4-P07 Fambridge Rd Landscape Proposals29 Jul 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0111-BB103 Proposed Areas At Fambridge Road2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0111-BB103 Proposed Areas At Fambridge Road29 Jul 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0107-Fambridge Rd Existing Winter Pitch Layout2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0107-Fambridge Rd Existing Winter Pitch Layout29 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-03-ZZ-DR-A-2504 - Science - Proposed ElevationsPLMEFR-IWD-03-ZZ-DR-A-2504 - Science - Proposed Elevations29 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-03-XX-DR-A-2505 - Science - Sections A-A & B-BPLMEFR-IWD-03-XX-DR-A-2505 - Science - Sections A-A & B-B29 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-02-ZZ-DR-A-2060 - Sports Hall VisualsPLMEFR-IWD-02-ZZ-DR-A-2060 - Sports Hall Visuals29 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-03-RF-DR-A-2503-Proposed Roof PlanPLMEFR-IWD-03-RF-DR-A-2503-Proposed Roof Plan29 Jul 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-03-XX-DR-A-2150-Science Block VisualsPLMEFR-IWD-03-XX-DR-A-2150-Science Block Visuals29 Jul 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0301-S4-P06 Fambridge Rd Soft Landscape Strategy2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0301-S4-P06 Fambridge Rd Soft Landscape Strategy29 Jul 2024View
09/09/2024 Additional Information PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6001-P04_Proposed Drainage Layout09/09/2024 Additional Information PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6001-P04_Proposed Drainage Layout9 Sept 2024View
09/09/2024 Additional Information PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6004-P04_Drainage Construction Details_Sheet 209/09/2024 Additional Information PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6004-P04_Drainage Construction Details_Sheet 29 Sept 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0305-S4-P01 Grass Wildflower Planting2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0305-S4-P01 Grass Wildflower Planting16 Sept 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6011-P2_External Works Construction DetailsPLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6011-P2_External Works Construction Details16 Sept 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6010-P2_External Works LayoutPLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6010-P2_External Works Layout16 Sept 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0303-S4-P01 Planting Plan 1-2 (West)2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0303-S4-P01 Planting Plan 1-2 (West)16 Sept 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0304-S4-P01 Planting Plan 2-2 (East)2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0304-S4-P01 Planting Plan 2-2 (East)16 Sept 2024View
2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0501-S4-P01 Soft Landscape Details2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0501-S4-P01 Soft Landscape Details16 Sept 2024View
PLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2401 - Fambridge Road Site Ecological Enhancements PlanPLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2401 - Fambridge Road Site Ecological Enhancements Plan25 Sept 2024View
SUPERSEDED Travel PlanSUPERSEDED Travel Plan13 Mar 2024View
SUPERSEDED ApplicationForm Fambridge Road amended July 2024SUPERSEDED ApplicationForm Fambridge Road amended July 20241 Aug 2024View
SUPERSEDED JBA 20 294 AIA AR01 Issue ASUPERSEDED JBA 20 294 AIA AR01 Issue A1 Aug 2024View
SUPERSEDED Revised Application FormSUPERSEDED Revised Application Form27 Aug 2024View
SUPERSEDED PLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2401 - Fambridge Road Site Ecological Enhancement PlanSUPERSEDED PLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2401 - Fambridge Road Site Ecological Enhancement Plan16 Sept 2024View
Site NoticeSite Notice23 Jul 2024View
Essex Fire & Rescue - South East Consultation ResponseEssex Fire & Rescue - South East Consultation Response2 Aug 2024View
Plant Enquiry Team Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiry Team Consultation Response6 Aug 2024View
Thames Water Consultation ResponseThames Water Consultation Response7 Aug 2024View
Plant Enquiries Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiries Consultation Response12 Aug 2024View
Maldon Town Council Consultation ResponseMaldon Town Council Consultation Response13 Aug 2024View
Sport England Consultation ResponseSport England Consultation Response15 Aug 2024View
GTC Plant EnquiryGTC Plant Enquiry15 Aug 2024View
Digdat pipelineDigdat pipeline15 Aug 2024View
LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig15 Aug 2024View
LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig15 Aug 2024View
LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig15 Aug 2024View
LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig15 Aug 2024View
LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig15 Aug 2024View
LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig15 Aug 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas15 Aug 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas15 Aug 2024View
Cadent Gas comments - 3WWX_34388710Cadent Gas comments - 3WWX_3438871022 Aug 2024View
Map of the gas plan - EA_34388710Map of the gas plan - EA_3438871022 Aug 2024View
SSW22_vMar23_Specification-for-Safe-Working-in-the-Vicinity-of-Cadent-AssetsSSW22_vMar23_Specification-for-Safe-Working-in-the-Vicinity-of-Cadent-Assets22 Aug 2024View
Maldon District Council Consultation ResponseMaldon District Council Consultation Response23 Aug 2024View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response23 Aug 2024View
Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response28 Aug 2024View
HSE AdviceHSE Advice2 Sept 2024View
OS_Plume School_PMN_923773OS_Plume School_PMN_9237732 Sept 2024View
SudsSuds4 Sept 2024View
Superseded SuDS TeamSuperseded SuDS Team12 Sept 2024View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response18 Sept 2024View
SUDSSUDS24 Sept 2024View
SuDS Team Consultation ResponseSuDS Team Consultation Response25 Sept 2024View
Place ServicesPlace Services26 Sept 2024View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response27 Sept 2024View
Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response1 Oct 2024View

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