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Habitat restoration project to improve coastal grazing marsh by increasing surface water area. Specific works include: Installation of a sluice structure and solar pumps, Re-profiling and excavation of footdrains, bunding using excavated material and raising a footpath to address flooding issues.

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

Pending considerationReference: 26/00359/FULMMaldon District Council

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Application summary

Status
Pending consideration
Application type
Full Application Major
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
15 Jun 2026
Determination deadline
14 Sept 2026
Local authority
Maldon District Council

Application overview

Habitat restoration project to improve coastal grazing marsh by increasing surface water area. Specific works include: Installation of a sluice structure and solar pumps, Re-profiling and excavation of footdrains, bunding using excavated material and raising a footpath to address flooding issues.

Proposal details

Reference
26/00359/FULM
Alternative references
PP-14759196
Ward
Purleigh
Parish
North Fambridge
Agent
Rochester Lauren Band - RSPB

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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
Written scheme of investigation for archaeological monitoringArchaeological Assessment8 Sept 2026View
Update us - UP870913638 recvd 03.09.26_Redacted comments from appSupporting Information8 Sept 2026View
Coastal Grazing Marsh Restoration CEMP(B)Supporting Information17 Aug 2026View
Ecology ResponseConsultation Response3 Aug 2026View
Archeological AdviceConsultation Response6 Jul 2026View
Annex A - Natural England General adviceConsultation Response6 Jul 2026View
Natural England ResponseConsultation Response6 Jul 2026View
12. Technical Designs V2 3 Section B-BMulti Plans16 Jun 2026View
12. Technical Designs V2 1 PlanMulti Plans16 Jun 2026View
12. Technical Designs V2 2 Section A-AMulti Plans16 Jun 2026View
12. Technical Designs V2 6 Bund & footdrain planMulti Plans16 Jun 2026View
12. Technical Designs V2 4 Solar Pump picture detailsMulti Plans16 Jun 2026View
12. Technical Designs V2 5 Haymarsh solar pump picture detailsMulti Plans16 Jun 2026View
Site Location Plan V2Location/Site Plan16 Jun 2026View
Crouch and Roach Estuaries RamsarLocation/Site Plan11 Jun 2026View
Crouch and Roach Estuaries SPALocation/Site Plan11 Jun 2026View
Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSILocation/Site Plan11 Jun 2026View
Project AreaLocation/Site Plan11 Jun 2026View
Site BoundaryLocation/Site Plan11 Jun 2026View
Vehicle Access RoutesLocation/Site Plan11 Jun 2026View
DesignsLocation/Site Plan11 Jun 2026View
Essex Estuaries SACLocation/Site Plan11 Jun 2026View
BNG LetterEcology Report26 May 2026View
Natural England Support LetterSupporting Information26 May 2026View
Heritage Assets Desk-based AssessmentArchaeological Assessment26 May 2026View
Water Framework Directive Compliance AssessmentEcology Report26 May 2026View
Construction Management PlanConstruction Method Statement26 May 2026View
Shadow HRA and LSEEcology Report26 May 2026View
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment26 May 2026View
Environmental ReportEcology Report26 May 2026View
Planning StatementPlanning Statement26 May 2026View
Covering LetterCovering Letter from Applicant/Agent26 May 2026View
Application FormPlanning Application Form26 May 2026View

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