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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Land At Chesterton Sidings, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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Erection of a station building with passenger waiting facilities, toilets, ticket office, retail space, amenity space, rail staff accommodation and facilities. The development also includes two main line platforms and a bay platform with a footbridge (with lifts) providing access over the main lines and operational sidings from the station building to the platforms. External works include car (450 spaces) and cycle (1000 spaces) parking and hard and soft landscaping. Construction of new vehicular access from Cowley Road and new pedestrian and cycle links to the surrounding area. The development will be linked to the existing guided 'Busway' network by a short length of new busway connecting to a longer section of track which is authorised by an existing planning permission.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision | 24 Jul 2014 | View |
| Revised - Appendix CApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Appendix BApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_E_00_P02Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_S_00_P11Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_L_00_P15Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_L_00_P10Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_L_00_P04Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_L_00_P03Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Photovoltaic OrientationApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig3.1_RECAP_Cambridge_Science_ParkApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig 2.4 TN10 Car Park Size AnalysisApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig 2.1 Traffic Data- FinalApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_E_00_P03Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig3.2 App_C1_and_Energy_UseApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig2.5 Accumulation Profile- FinalApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig2.3 Resi Trips- FinalApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Appendix DApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Potential Offsite Mitigation AreasApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig 2.2 Cambs Resi Modal Split FinalApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - DAS Addendum FinalApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Appendix F SCI Revised Noise ChapterApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_L_00_P14Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - RFI LetterApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Response_IssueApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Open Mosaic Habitat ExistingApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967_A_L_00_P10Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Open Mosaic Habitat RemovedApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig2.8_Illustrative_Cowley_Road_ProposalApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig2.7 Post Planning Submission ReportApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Fig2.6 Traffic Count Data-FinalApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Appendix AApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - 5110967-l-p-004-01Application submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Open Mosaic Habitat RetainedApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - DAS AppendixApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Revised - Appendix EApplication submission | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Utilities Assessment Plan A2Application submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Tree Survey ReportApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Roof PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 30 LEMP - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 30 LEMP - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 24 Lighting Observatory Map - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 20 Landscape and Visual Impact - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 16 Archaeological DBA - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 13 - Bramblefields Management PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 10 Ecological Phase 1 - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Utilities Assessment Plan A1Application submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Sections Sheet 1Application submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Elevations EastApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Location PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Health Impact AssessmentApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 30 LEMP - EApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 29 Lighting Design - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 26 Transport Assessment - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 23 LVI East Anglian Chalk - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 21 LVI Written Response - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 20 Landscape and Visual Impact - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 18 Claylands Character Area - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 15 Ground Investigation Report - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 14 Chapter Headings for EMPApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Existing Site PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Proposed Visualisations 1Application submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Environmental Statement MainApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 30 LEMP - CApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Site PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Bridge Level PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 29 Lighting Design - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 28 Environment Agency ResponseApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 23 LVI East Anglian Chalk - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 07 Permitted Development Plan - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Sections Sheet 2Application submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Car and Cycle Parks Management PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 12 Planning Statement - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 11 Ecological Species - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 09 Decommissioning Management PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 05 EIA Scoping Opinion Request - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 27 Site Waste Management PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 26 Transport Assessment - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 25 Lighting Design - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 22 LVI The Fens - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 17 Archaeological Watching Brief - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 16 SArchaeological DBA - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 15 Ground Investigation Report - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 08 Construction Env Management PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 06 Permitted Development Schedule - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 04 EIA Scoping Opinion - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 01 EIA Screening Opinion Request - CApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Location PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Elevations South West and NorthApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - CSI Application FormsApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 17 Archaeological Watching Brief - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 10 Ecological Phase 1 - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 06 Permitted Development Schedule - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 03 EIS Scoping Opinion Request - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Sustainability and Energy StatementApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Socio Economic ReportApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Mezzanine Level PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Proposed Visualisations 2Application submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 02 EIA Screening Opinion - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 07 Permitted Development Plan - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 02 - EIA Screening Opinion - CApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Design and Access StatementApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 25 Lighting Design - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 24 Lighting Observatory Map - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 21 LVI Written Response - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 19 Area 3 Western Claylands - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 19 Area 3 Western Claylands - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 18 Claylands Character Area - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 05 EIA Scoping Opinion Request - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 04 EIA Scoping Opinion - CApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 03 EIS Scoping Opinion Request - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 02 - EIA Screening Opinion - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 01 EIA Screening Opinion Request - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Utilities Assessment MainApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Rev A Proposed Concourse Level PlanApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Non Technical SummaryApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 30 LEMP - DApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 22 LVI The Fens - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 12 Planning Statement - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 11 Ecological Species - AApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 04 EIA Scoping Opinion BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 04 EIA Scoping Opinion - DApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| Application Submission Details - Appendix 01 EIA Screening Opinion Request - BApplication submission | 8 Jul 2013 | View |
| from Network RailConsultee comment | 2 Dec 2014 | View |
| from BuglifeConsultee comment | 2 Dec 2014 | View |
| from Cllr Aidan Van de WeyerConsultee comment | 1 Dec 2014 | View |
| from NPCUConsultee comment | 16 Oct 2014 | View |
| from Natural EnglandApplicant/Agent correspondence | 2 Apr 2014 | View |
| Section 106 planLegal | 22 Jan 2015 | View |
| Section 106 documentLegal | 22 Jan 2015 | View |
| from Cambridge Cycling CampaignNeighbour | 1 Apr 2014 | View |
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