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Maldon & Heybridge Central Area Masterplan

Consultation Statement

October 2017

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Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3

The Maldon and Heybridge Central Area Intermediate Study ............................................................. 3

Vision Workshop 27 March 2014 ........................................................................................................ 3

Test and review session 3 June 2014 ................................................................................................. 3

The Causeway Regeneration Area Development and Improvement Plan March 2015 ....................... 4

Stakeholder Workshop 29 June 2016 ................................................................................................. 4

Public consultation 2017 ..................................................................................................................... 5

Appendix 1 Organisations/businesses notified of the public consultation 2017 ................................... 7

Appendix 2 Main issues raised during the consultation and how these have been addressed in the

Masterplan .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Appendix 3 Proposed amendments to the Master Plan..................................................................... 17

Appendix 4 Schedule of P&L Meetings, Recommendations, Resolutions and Minute References .... 19

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Introduction 1. The Maldon & Heybridge Central Area Masterplan was developed through significant

stakeholder engagement and evidence based studies and strategies and a series of workshops and stakeholder events, culminating in a public consultation in March and April 2017. A list of stakeholders that have participated in the masterplanning process is listed in Appendix 1. Following the public consultation, amendments to the Masterplan were made in response to the representations received.

2. This report describes the process undertaken to develop the Masterplan, from the Intermediate

Study in 2014 through to the public consultation in 2017. Appendix 2 of this statement provides a summary of representations received to the 2017 public consultation, and the Council’s responses to these comments.

The Maldon and Heybridge Central Area Intermediate Study 3. The Maldon and Heybridge Central Area Intermediate Study (Allies and Morrison, August 2014)

followed on from the earlier Contextual Study 2012. It further analysed the Maldon and Heybridge Central Area, setting out possible area strategies for The Causeway Regeneration Area, Maldon Central and the Leisure Quarter and gave recommendations for key opportunity sites. It also incorporated details of the vision workshop and test and review session undertaken with key stakeholders. Details of these are given below.

Vision Workshop 27 March 2014 4. A Vision workshop was held in Maldon Town Hall. A total of 40 people attended, including

members of the business community, local Councillors, Council officers and other local stakeholders.

Test and review session 3 June 2014 5. The aim of the session was to test the emerging strategies for each sub-area and the draft

opportunity area recommendations with local stakeholders and the then emerging Maldon District Local Development Plan (LDP) S5 policy requirements that the Masterplan was intended to supplement. 34 people attended.

6. The vision, and the issues and opportunities pertinent to the Maldon and Heybridge Central

Area have been the subject of extensive engagement with local stakeholders. The stakeholder input has emphasised the appetite for improvements. Key areas of discussion, and those consistently prioritised by stakeholders, include:

Connectivity and the need to make movement between the different parts of the Masterplan area much easier, especially for visitors - this led stakeholders to prioritise signage and public realm interventions;

The importance of the river and the opportunities to reactivate waterside sites and the connections alongside the water - this led stakeholders to prioritise the redevelopment and refurbishment of riverfront sites and improvements in accessibility across the River Chelmer from Chandlers Quay to North Quay, including a possible bridge link.

Stimulation and support of the local business economy, with many stakeholders emphasising the importance of water-related industries and manufacture;

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Enhancing the provision for visitors, particularly in terms of increasing dwell time through promotion of attractions and development of a greater spectrum of accommodation types; and

Enhancing the main employment area on The Causeway to make it an attractive place to do business and encourage inward investment and attract new businesses and employers whilst retaining existing businesses.

7. These messages have fed into the development of this masterplan framework and identified

further studies.

The Causeway Regeneration Area Development and Improvement Plan

March 2015 8. The Causeway Regeneration Area Development and Improvement Plan, (BDP Regeneration,

August 2015) is a support document to the Masterplan in so far as it addresses key issues for stakeholders within the Causeway Regeneration Area. A stakeholder consultation was held in March 2015 with businesses and stakeholders in the Causeway Regeneration Area. 26 stakeholders attended the consultation and 8 businesses were directly consulted. As a result the Intermediate Study messages and the Causeway Development and Improvement Plan outputs have been used to refine the headline objectives in the Masterplan which support the vision as well as to inform the projects for delivery and the action plan.

Stakeholder Workshop 29 June 2016 9. A stakeholder workshop was held on 29 June 2016 at Maldon Town Council Offices on Market

Hill. 49 representatives from local organisations and businesses participated in the workshop. 10. The workshop began with an introduction to the work completed to date followed by a

presentation outlining key opportunities for each of the masterplan areas highlighted through sketch views.

11. The stakeholders were split into groups to discuss and make comments on the options for the

Leisure Quarter, Maldon Central Area and The Causeway Regeneration Area. There was a focus on highlighting short, medium and long term projects for these areas with suggestions and examples provided as a stimulus for debate.

12. All comments have been written up following the workshop and are summarised below. 13. Generally feedback on the proposals was positive with groups adding to the vision outlined so

far. For the Leisure Quarter, Central Area and the Causeway Regeneration Area comments were separated into short, medium and long term proposals. The feedback is summarised below:

Leisure Quarter 14. In the short term, stakeholders suggested improved walking routes, signage and parking for the

area. There was a focus upon measures which would make the area attractive to tourists such as events, a market, cafes and a river bus with pier to draw attention to the water.

15. Medium term interventions include improvements to attract visiting yachts such as improved

mooring facilities or a marina. Restaurants, cafes, and places for visitors to stay were suggested for Promenade Park designed as Maldon features such as traditional fishing sheds and boatsheds.

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16. A Maritime Heritage Centre and facilities for camping were suggested as longer term proposals for Promenade Park.

Maldon Central Area 17. Improved signage and connectivity throughout the area were again highlighted with

improvements to parking and the introduction of transferable parking tickets suggested in the short term. Quality shopping, walking routes, heritage and artisan businesses were suggested as measures which might improve the attractiveness of Maldon to tourists. The delivery of the England coast path in 2017/2018 could draw more visitors and improved visitor information at arrival points could draw attention to this.

18. In the medium term stakeholders suggested improvements to the lower part of the High Street

with a food and cultural quarter and more visitor accommodation. There were discussions around keeping The Hythe as an open public space and venue for events with markets, music and performances considered positive so long as they are not drawing people away from the High Street. Infrastructure including paths, parking and a park and ride were again mentioned here.

19. All groups were in favour of a bridge connecting Maldon to Heybridge in the longer term and

noted that it must allow boats to pass and possibly requiring it to open. A cinema or cultural centre was suggested for the Old Post Office with one group suggesting the complete regeneration of the lower end of the High Street. The preservation of maritime heritage needs to be balanced against the needs of current maritime industries with one group suggesting the latter should take priority.

The Causeway Regeneration Area 20. For new development priorities highlighted included good access to the waterfront with a mix of

uses on the waterfront. An Enterprise Centre was proposed for the area along with retaining some light industry.

21. More generally, it was suggested that there should be connections between the old and the

new in Maldon for example between the supermarkets and Market Hill and a softening of the public realm through measures such as tree planting.

22. In the medium term Enterprise Zone status was suggested for the area along with

consideration of the area's visual appeal through sculpture and a relationship to maritime activities. Additional houseboat moorings were highlighted for Heybridge Creek with 'special quality' residential houseboats. Looking to the longer term, investments in flood protections to address the effects of climate change were prominent. A skills centre providing employment and education was suggested along with low rent business spaces. It was highlighted that all new development should maximise its relationship with the waterfront as an asset.

Public consultation 2017 23. The Council’s Planning & Licencing Committee approved the draft Maldon and Heybridge

Central Area Master Plan for public consultation on 19 January 2017. The public consultation commenced on Monday 22 March and ended on Friday 28 April 2017. The public consultation was based on the overarching Masterplan Framework; the Movement and Connectivity Framework; the Green Infrastructure Framework and the Development Framework of the draft Masterplan document. The 18 Masterplan Projects focus on the retail, commercial, industrial, community and tourism activities, including the timetable for project delivery and a priority rating for each project detailed in the Action Plan.

24. The public consultation documents included the draft Masterplan and the questionnaire and

project summary leaflet. The consultation material was available online with its own dedicated URL and hard copies were available at a static exhibition on display in the Council offices for

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the duration of the public consultation, with the opportunity for the public to speak to relevant officers on request. The consultation documents were also available in Maldon Library and Maldon Town Council and Heybridge Parish Council offices

25. In addition to the above, the consultation was publicised as follows:

News release 21 March 2016 announcing public consultation details.

The organisations in Appendix 1 were directly notified by email or letter.

Press enquiries: 17 January 2017 re: 19 January P&L Report - quote given by Cllr Mrs Channer; 20 April 2017 re: Maldon Harbour Improvement Commissioners response to public consultation - quote given by MDC spokesperson; 25 July 2017 re: 20 July P&L Report - quote given by Cllr Mrs Channer.

Consultation flyer, leaflet and questionnaire sent to stakeholders

Exhibition materials at two public events and posters at venues

Static Exhibition in Maldon DC offices for the duration of the public consultation including pop-up banner, rolling presentation on TV screen with all consultation material available and opportunity to talk to officers.

26. Two public events were held at Maldon Town Hall and Plantation Hall, Heybridge with the

opportunity to talk to officers and consultants. 120 members of the public attended the events; 90 at the Maldon Town Hall event on 5 April and 30 at the Plantation Hall, Heybridge event on 12 April.

27. 59 responses were received to the public consultation. Whilst 59 responses were received,

some respondents did not completely fill in the questionnaire and others submitted comments by letter (including those received prior to 19 January 2017 meeting of the Planning and Licensing Committee) or e-mail or via arranged meetings during the consultation period. Whilst 59 responses were received, some were representative or a collective response of the Parish and Town Council and local amenity societies and other friends groups or organisations or large businesses and their employees. All comments have been recorded and analysed and are summarised in Appendix 2.

28. The amendments to the draft Masterplan are as set out in the report to P&L Committee dated 20 July 2017 and reproduced in Appendix 3 Amendments to the draft Masterplan.

29. In addition, the Committee resolved to exclude the proposed footbridge across the River Chelmer on the grounds that there are doubts over its deliverability. All amendments were subsequently approved by Full Council.

30. A final draft of the Masterplan was recommended for adoption as a Supplementary Planning Document (to Full Council) by P&L Committee on 14 September 2017 with subsequent approval by Full Council at its meeting on 2 November 2017. A Schedule of meetings of P&L Committee and their Resolutions is in Appendix 4 Schedule of Committee Meetings.

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Appendix 1 Organisations/businesses notified of the public consultation 2017

32 The Hythe Environment Agency

Anglia Ruskin University - Urban Design/ Planning/ Heritage Environmental Biotech

Annabel Brown (Architect) Essex Chambers of Commerce

Aquila Holdings Co Ltd Essex County Council – Economic Development

Baltic Consortium Essex County Council - Planning

Basin Pleasure Boats Essex County Council Highways

Bath Place Wharf Essex Gardens Trust

Bath Place Wharf, Stand up Paddle Boards Essex Waterways Ltd

Bentalls Shopping Centre Essex Wildlife Trust

Blackman & White Friends of Promenade Park

Blackwater barge match Fullbridge Mill

Blackwater FC Green Recycling

Blackwater Leisure Centre Grove Homes [Chandlers Quay]

Brights Path Hart & Hamm Studios

Brynleigh Haven Gateway Project

Calorex HCA

CAMRA Heybridge Parish Council

Carrs Flour Mill Historic England

Combined Services Museum ICS Triplex

Crown Estates Invest Essex

CTC (Cyclists Touring Club) Jamies Fruit & Veg

Dan Hull Foods Kamikaze Kitchen

Dawn Sailing Barge Trust Knotman

De-Ice Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Directions- Careers Madison Heights

Downs Road Boatyard Maldon & Tiptree Football Club

ECC Museum Development Maldon and District Cycle Club

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Maldon Brewing Company Sea Change Sailing Trust

Maldon Business Association Servowatch

Maldon Crystal Salt Company South East Local Enterprise Partnership

Maldon Disability Access Group St Mary's Church, The Hythe

Maldon Oyster Company Steam Tug Brent Trust

Maldon Riverside Association Steltube

Maldon Saints Youth FC Stephensons Buses

Maldon Society Sustrans

Maldon Town Council Suzies Gift and Tea Shop

Martin's Lane Vineyard Tavern Hire

Museum in the Park Maldon Taylor Construction Plant Ltd

National Trust Thames Sailing Barge Trust

Natural England The Bell, Purleigh

New Hall Wines The Fat Man of Maldon Hotel

Ormiston Rivers Academy The Limes Guesthouse

Osea Leisure The Maldon Harbour Improvement Commissioners

Paper Mill Lock Cruises Topsail Charters

Place Board Chairman Traditional Charter

Plume Academy Viking Saga

Proform Europe Ltd Visit Essex

Prom Park Kiosk Providers Wibblers

PSL Freight Ltd Wickham Flooring

PSL Group Wyndham Heron

Rockwell Automation (ICS Triplex) Youngmans

RSPB

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Appendix 2 Main issues raised during the consultation and how these have been addressed in the Masterplan Main issues raised How these have been addressed

in the Master Plan

Question 01 relates to the 18 Masterplan Projects and their priority rating in the Action Plan and asks: In your opinion, which projects are the most important? Please complete the table below, giving a priority rating for each project, where 1 is very important and 5 is not very important. The public consultation placed Project 2 ‘Lower High Street’, Project 4 ‘Hythe Quay Improvement Initiative’, Project 7 ‘Iconic Bridge’ and Project 15 ‘Destination Hub’ contrary to the priority rating in the draft Masterplan.

Consider amendments to the priority levels for Projects 2, 4, 7, and 15 in the draft Masterplan.

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Main issues raised How these have been addressed in the Master Plan

Question 02 relates to the 18 Masterplan Projects and asks: How effective do you think these projects will be? Please tick one box stating whether you agree with the following statements and leave comments in the space provided.’

Question 2a asks: The projects will help to improve connectivity and movement around the central area of Maldon and Heybridge.

Of the 55 respondents 7% Strongly Agree, 33% Agree, 37% Neutral, 16% Disagree and 7% Strongly Disagree with the statement.

The questionnaire asks: Why is this? No respondent filled this in.

The questionnaire asks: Is there anything else you consider we can do to make connectivity and movement easier around the central area of Maldon and Heybridge? 9 respondents said: signage and information Boards; 7 respondents said: Park and Ride; 7 respondents said: Improve parking facilities in town; 4 respondents said: better connectivity from High Street to Prom; 4 respondents said: new coastal/rural/heritage cycle path; 4 respondents said: new bridge connection; 3 respondents said: more car parks and 2 respondents said: better tourist office.

Conclusion: 40% Agree, 37% Neutral, 23% Disagree that: The projects will help to improve connectivity and movement around the central area of Maldon and Heybridge.

Having regard to the respondent’s further comments to: Is there anything else you consider we can do to make connectivity and movement easier around the central area of Maldon and Heybridge?

The public consultation respondents confirm the projects will deliver improved connectivity and movement around the Central Area of Maldon and Heybridge.

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Main issues raised How these have been addressed in the Master Plan

Question 2b asks: The plans will enhance your experience and enjoyment of the waterfront environment.

Of the 58 respondents 43% Strongly Disagree; 26% Disagree; 3% Neutral; 16% Strongly Agree; 12% Agree with the statement.

The questionnaire asks: Why is this? Key words and sentences from the respondents were stated as: A market would be detrimental to access and restrict views of the waterside and barges; working quay will be destroyed; quay loved by locals and visitors; historic and iconic waterfront.

The questionnaire asks: Is there anything else you consider we can do to enhance your experience and enjoyment of the waterfront environment? 24 respondents said: negative perception of market on Quay; 12 respondents said: content with existing situation; 7 respondents said: improve eating/toilet facilities in Prom Park; 6 respondents said: overnight visitor facilities; 6 respondents said: enhance mooring facilities; 5 respondents said: positive perception of market on quay; 5 respondents said: improve signage to help follow route; 3 respondents said: enhance parking facilities.

Conclusion: 69% Disagree, 3% Neutral, 28% Agree that: The plans will enhance your experience and enjoyment of the waterfront environment. 69% of respondents disagree with the statement and respondent’s comments relate predominantly to Project 4 Hythe Quay Improvement Initiative and the location of kiosks on Hythe Quay; the kiosks impacting on existing views and the working quayside. Comments regarding: improving eating/toilet facilities in Prom Park, overnight visitor facilities enhancing mooring facilities, improving signage and enhancing parking facilities are covered in Projects 15 Destination Hub, 16 Promenade Park Management Plan and 17 Moorings in the Blackwater Estuary and referred to in paragraph 3.7 regarding movement and connectivity.

Consider revision to Project 4 Hythe Quay Improvement Initiative.

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Main issues raised How these have been addressed in the Master Plan

Question 2c asks: The projects will successfully improve the retail offer in Maldon and Heybridge.

Of the 53 respondents 6% Strongly Disagree, 22% Disagree, 47% Neutral, 4% Strongly Agree, 21% Agree with the statement.

The questionnaire asks: Why is this? Key words and sentences from the respondents were stated as: Free parking at lower end of High Street.

The questionnaire asks: Is there anything else you consider we can do to improve the retail offer in Maldon and Heybridge? 10 respondents said: free or lower parking fees; 6 respondents said: encourage niche shops and restaurants; 5 respondents said: mitigate traffic on High Street; 5 respondents said: reduce business rates for smaller businesses; 4 respondents said: improve transport links with rural areas; 3 respondents said: improve lower High Street; 1 respondent said: improve existing market in Butt Lane.

Conclusion: 28% Disagree, 47% Neutral, 25% Agree that: The projects will successfully improve the retail offer in Maldon and Heybridge. The 28% of respondents who have disagreed with the statement focus on reasons that are outside of the draft Masterplan to lower business rates and allow free or lower parking fees and to improve transport links to rural areas. Encouraging niche shops and restaurants, mitigating traffic on the High Street and improving the Lower High Street are covered in Projects 1 Upper High Street, 2 Lower High Street and 3 Butt Lane Car Park and referred to in paragraph 3.7 regarding movement and connectivity. Whilst the ‘Disagrees’ are 3% more than the ‘Agrees’, most respondents are neutral at 47%.

The analysis shows that the draft Masterplan cannot address the negative comments around business rates, lowering parking fees or improving transport links to rural areas. However, these comments can be taken account of through the project implementation and delivery stages of the Masterplan or through other areas of the Council’s services.

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Main issues raised How these have been addressed in the Master Plan

Question 2d asks: The projects will successfully improve the leisure offer in Maldon and Heybridge.

Of the 52 respondents 4% Strongly Disagree, 25% Disagree, 48% Neutral, 10% Strongly Agree, 13% Agree with the statement.

The questionnaire asks: Why is this? Key words and sentences from the respondents were stated as: Support cultural life of Maldon.

The questionnaire asks: Is there anything else you consider we can do to improve the leisure offer in Maldon and Heybridge? 7 respondents said: swimming lake at Prom Park; 7 respondents said: cinema away from waterfront; 5 respondents said: improvements to coastal path.

Conclusion: 29% Disagree, 48% Neutral, 23% Agree that: The projects will successfully improve the leisure offer in Maldon and Heybridge. The 29% of respondents that disagree with the statement focus on reasons that are outside of the draft Masterplan to restore a swimming lake in Prom Park and provide a cinema. The improvements to the coastal path are part of Project 18 Essex Coast Path and Northey Island and referred to in paragraph 3.7 regarding movement and connectivity. Whilst the ‘Disagrees’ are 6% more than the ‘Agrees’ most respondents are neutral at 48%.

The analysis shows that the draft Masterplan cannot address the negative comments around a new swimming lake and a new cinema but these comments can be taken account of through the project implementation and delivery stages of the Masterplan or through other areas of the Council’s services.

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Main issues raised How these have been addressed in the Master Plan

Question 2e asks: The projects will help to grow the local economy, create jobs and enhance skills.

Of the 53 respondents 4% Strongly Disagree, 15% Disagree, 40% Neutral, 7% Strongly Agree, 34% Agree with the statement.

The questionnaire asks: Why is this? No respondent filled this in.

The questionnaire asks: Is there anything you consider we can do to help grow the local economy, create jobs and enhance skills? 4 respondents said: introduce job placement scheme; 2 respondents said: support small businesses; 2 respondents said: ensure emphasis on leisure front businesses (restaurants); 2 respondents said: encourage Business Park.

Conclusion: 19% Disagree, 40% Neutral, 41% Agree, that: The projects will help to grow the local economy, create jobs and enhance skills.

The public consultation respondents confirm the projects will help to grow the local economy, create jobs and enhance skills.

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Main issues raised How these have been addressed in the Master Plan

Question 2f asks: The projects are sensitive to and will protect and enhance the important maritime heritage of the area?

Of the 54 respondents 33% Strongly Disagree, 30% Disagree, 17% Neutral, 7 % Strongly Agree, 13% Agree with the statement.

The questionnaire asks: Why is this? No respondent filled this in.

The questionnaire asks: Is there anything else you consider we can do to protect and enhance the important maritime heritage of the area? 11 respondents said: protect the current heritage assets on the waterfront; 10 respondents had a negative view of a market on Hythe Quay; 4 respondents said: protect natural environment; 4 respondents said: extend visitor moorings; 4 respondents said new bridge will enhance accessibility.

Conclusion: 66% Disagree, 17% Neutral, 20% Agree that: The projects are sensitive to and will protect and enhance the important maritime heritage of the area?

66% of respondents disagree with the statement and respondent’s comments relate predominantly to protecting heritage assets at the waterfront and having a negative view of market on Hythe Quay. Protecting the natural environment is covered by national and international designations and outside of the draft Masterplan projects. Extending visitor moorings and a new bridge are covered by Projects 7 Iconic Bridge and 17 Moorings in the Blackwater Estuary.

Consider revision to Project 4 Hythe Quay Improvement Initiatives to remove kiosks (proposed market) from Hythe Quay

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Question 3 asks: What is your overall impression of the projects you have seen in this exhibition for the Maldon and Heybridge Central Area Masterplan? Excited, Generally Positive, Neutral, Unsure, Not Excited.

33% of respondents were ‘Not Excited’, 20% of respondents were ‘Unsure’, 22% of respondents were ‘Neutral’, 20% of respondents were ‘Generally Positive’, 5% of respondents were ‘Excited’.

Conclusion: 33% Not Excited; 44% Unsure or Neutral, 25% Excited.

It is apparent that certain elements of the draft Masterplan require revision or amendment. The proposed amendments to the draft Masterplan are listed below:

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Appendix 3 Proposed amendments to the Master Plan

The proposed amendments to the draft Masterplan are listed below: Amendments are proposed to the draft Masterplan Action Plan relating to Question 01 Project Priority. Based on the public consultation responses and the overall consultation analysis presented:

Raise the priority level for Project 2 Lower High Street from Medium to High in the Action Plan.

The Project Priority is retained for Projects 4 Hythe Quay Improvement Initiative, Project 7 Iconic Bridge and Project 15 Destination Hub as they support key projects in Policy S5 LDP relating to improving the visitor offer; improving connectivity and movement and access to the waterside.

Amendments are proposed to the draft Masterplan Project 4 Hythe Quay Improvement Initiative, relating to Question 02 Waterfront Environment and Question 02 Maritime Heritage, and based on the public consultation responses and the overall consultation analysis presented:

Amend text and remove bullet points 1, 3, 5 referencing a food market, market management and market operations at Hythe Quay on page 41 draft Masterplan. Revise graphics on front cover and within the document as required. Provision of a high quality market in the Masterplan area is a key project of Policy S5, LDP and should remain as a requirement in the draft Masterplan but not located at Hythe Quay. Comments were received from the Coast and Countryside Officer that Project 16 Promenade Park Management Plan should not show a brown line around the existing parking and just have a ‘P’ symbol placed centrally in the main space so that the actual location of parking in Prom Park can be determined through the future management plan.

Remove the brown line around the parking area and replace with a ‘P’ symbol on page 70 of the draft Masterplan.

Comments were received from an existing business on the North Quay at Fullbridge relating to Project 6 North Quay that their business is staying in its present location for the foreseeable future.

Remove red line boundary around working flour mill and remove ‘Potential Future Site’ from graphics and keys on pages 52 and 58 of the draft Masterplan.

Comments were received from the Economic Growth and Regeneration Officer at Essex County Council regarding the Project Lead on Projects 8, 9 and 10 in the Action Plan.

Remove ‘Essex County Council’ as the Project Lead from Projects 8, 9 and 10 and place under ‘Partners’ in the Action Plan. Replace with Maldon District Council as Project Lead.

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Comments were received from a private landowner at Chandlers Quay, Fullbridge relating to Project 5 Maldon Riverside Path that their landholding is not available to accommodate kiosks or any other activity that impacts upon the existing car parking arrangements or the water based maritime industries.

Remove part of bullet point 4 referencing ‘new activities along the waterfront’ on page 44 that relate specifically to Chandlers Quay. Revise graphics as required.

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Appendix 4 Schedule of P&L Meetings, Recommendations, Resolutions and Minute References

P&L Title of report Resolution Minute Refers

6 March 2014 Masterplan Update

Intermediate Study Noted by Committee 851

12 June 2014 Masterplan Update

Intermediate Study Noted by Committee 156

2 October 2014 Masterplan Update

Intermediate Study and

Causeway Study Noted by Committee 462

14 January 2016 Masterplan Project Brief

For the Masterplan Agreed by Committee 779

15 September 2016 Masterplan update (Policy) Noted by Committee 532

19 January 2017 Approval for public consultation Agreed by Committee 889

20 July 2017 Amendments after public

Consultation and preparation

Of final version including removal

Of bridge across River Chelmer Agreed by Committee 275

14 September 2017 Approval of final Masterplan Rec to Full Council to adopt 443