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Former Southminster Library Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

Granted Maldon 23/01216/FUL Full Application

Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing Several homes

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Change of use to 5 no. dwellings. Demolition works to main building and erection of a single storey extension to north elevation. Single storey extensions to the east and west elevations of existing outbuilding and part demolition of that building. Alterations to fenestration and inclusion of associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage.

As published by the council, reference 23/01216/FUL

Application record

Reference
23/01216/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Application approved
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
14 Dec 2023
Validated
22 Dec 2023
Decided
16 Feb 2024
Ward
Southminster
Parish
Southminster
Decision by
Delegated

Site history

Applications at this address on the Maldon register

This site has had 5 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 24/05196/DET Decided

    Former Southminster Library Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/01216/FUL (Change of use to 5 no. dwellings. Demolition works to main building and erection of a single storey extension to north elevation. Single storey extensions to the east and west elevations of existing outbuilding and part demolition of that building. Alterations to fenestration and inclusion of associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage.) Condition 16 - Detailed Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme.

    Decided 17 Jan 2025 Reserved matters
  • 24/00840/NMA Refused

    Former Southminster Library Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

    Application for non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 23/01216/FUL & 23/01217/LBC (Change of use to 5 no. dwellings. Demolition works to main building and erection of a single storey extension to north elevation. Single storey extensions to the east and west elevations of existing outbuilding and part demolition of that building. Alterations to fenestration and inclusion of associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage.) Amendment sought: Amend the layouts of plots 1 and 2 to include additional bedrooms.

    Decided 4 Dec 2024 Amendments
  • 24/05142/DET Decided

    Former Southminster Library Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/01216/FUL (Change of use to 5 no. dwellings. Demolition works to main building and erection of a single storey extension to north elevation. Single storey extensions to the east and west elevations of existing outbuilding and part demolition of that building. Alterations to fenestration and inclusion of associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage.) Condition 3 - Details of materials. Condition 4 - Details of boundary. Condition 5 - Construction Management Plan. Condition 14 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy. Condition 15 - Lighting design scheme

    Decided 24 Sep 2024 Reserved matters
  • 23/01217/LBC Granted

    Former Southminster Library Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

    Change of use to 5 no. dwellings. Demolition works to main building, erection of a single storey extension to north elevation and internal alterations. Single storey extensions to the east and west elevations of existing outbuilding, internal alterations and part demolition of that building. Alterations to fenestration and inclusion of associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage.

    Decided 16 Feb 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Dec 2023

    Received by Maldon

  2. 22 Dec 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 16 Feb 2024

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 24/05196/DET Decided

    Former Southminster Library Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/01216/FUL (Change of use to 5 no. dwellings. Demolition works to main building and erection of a single storey extension to north elevation. Single storey extensions to the east and west elevations of existing outbuilding and part demolition of that building. Alterations to fenestration and inclusion of associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage.) Condition 16 - Detailed Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme.

    Decided 17 Jan 2025 Reserved matters

Documents

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28 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Maldon granted permission on 16 February 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • Former Southminster Library Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

    23/01217/LBC Submitted 14 Dec 2023 50 yards away

    Change of use to 5 no. dwellings. Demolition works to main building, erection of a single storey extension to north elevation and internal alterations. Single storey extensions to the east and west elevations of existing outbuilding, internal alterations and part demolition of that building. Alterations to fenestration and inclusion of associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 19 docs
    Several homes

  • Former Police Station Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

    21/00236/FUL Submitted 8 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Renovation and extension of existing garage/shop block, and change of use to single detached 2 bedroom dwelling together with associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage. Renovation and alteration of existing accommodation associated with Police station, to 1No. 4 bedroom dwelling and 1No. 3bedroom dwelling with associated amenity space.

    Withdrawn Full applications Extension 26 docs
    Domestic

  • Former Police Station Queenborough Road Southminster Essex

    21/00237/LBC Submitted 8 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Renovation and alteration of existing accommodation associated with Police station, to 1No. 4 bedroom dwelling and 1No. 3bedroom dwelling. Renovation and extension of existing garage/shop block, and change of use to single detached 2 bedroom dwelling together with associated landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension 26 docs
    Domestic

  • 16 Sheepcotes Lane Southminster Essex CM0 7AF

    25/00740/OUT Submitted 18 Aug 2025 100 yards away

    40% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

    Outline application with all matters reserved for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 5 new dwellings and associated infrastructure

    Awaiting decision Outline New dwelling Demolition
    Several homes

  • Mead House 52 Queenborough Road Southminster Essex CM0 7AD

    26/00341/HOUSE Submitted 14 May 2026 100 yards away

    Single-storey rear infill extension with internal and external alterations.

    Granted Extension
    Small domestic

  • Mead House 52 Queenborough Road Southminster Essex CM0 7AD

    26/00323/LBC Submitted 8 May 2026 100 yards away

    Single-storey rear infill extension with internal and external alterations.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings Extension
    Small domestic

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  • 26/00571/FUL Refused

    Bella's Italian Bistro 80 High Street Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8AA

    Change of use of the ground floor restaurant to form two self contained flats, including associated demolition works and construction of a single-storey rear/side extension. Conversion of the existing upper-floor 5-bedroom flat into two self-contained flats, including a first-floor rear extension to provide a new access staircase.

    Received 18 Aug, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 24/00762/FUL Granted

    81A High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5EP

    Replacement of existing front timber window, existing timber cladding and side timber windows.

    Received 26 Sep, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00027/FUL Granted

    Greno House Post Office Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SX

    Construct replacement dwelling with ancillary pool building and garage, with associated landscaping

    Received 15 Jan, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00749/FUL Awaiting decision

    Beacon Hill House Latchingdon Road Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6JG

    Proposed extension to existing single storey hobby room

    Received 27 Oct, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00747/FUL Awaiting decision

    Dough And Co 8 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PJ

    Installation of sign above entrance door and reinstatement of timber canopy. Redecoration of existing walls and windows including installation of half frosted windows with graphics to ground floor windows. Air conditioning unit to rear elevation.

    Received 27 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Full applications