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Prior approval for proposed excavations of rills and foot drains to create targeted areas of surface water, enhancing habitat quality for priority breeding and wintering waders and wildfowl. The excavated material will then be used to build bunds, crossing points, and improve access tracks across the site.

The Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve Blue House Farm Blue House Farm Chase North Fambridge Chelmsford Essex CM3 6GU

Application refusedReference: 26/00051/AGRMaldon District Council

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Application summary

Status
Application refused
Application type
Agricultural Determination
Received
22 Jan 2026
Validated
3 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
3 Mar 2026
Local authority
Maldon District Council

Application overview

Prior approval for proposed excavations of rills and foot drains to create targeted areas of surface water, enhancing habitat quality for priority breeding and wintering waders and wildfowl. The excavated material will then be used to build bunds, crossing points, and improve access tracks across the site.

Proposal details

Reference
26/00051/AGR
Alternative references
PP-14633883
Ward
Purleigh
Parish
North Fambridge
Agent
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

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Application location

The Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve Blue House Farm Blue House Farm Chase North Fambridge Chelmsford Essex CM3 6GU

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DocumentPublishedAction
26-00051-AGRDecision Notice3 Mar 2026View
Final Officer Report 26-00051-AGRFinal Officer Report3 Mar 2026View
Location PlanLocation/Site Plan4 Feb 2026View
Support Letter - Habitat EnhancementSupporting Information27 Jan 2026View
Works PlanMulti Plans26 Jan 2026View
Prior Notice LetterSupporting Information26 Jan 2026View
Application FormPlanning Application Form26 Jan 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Prior Approval Refused
26-00051-AGR
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