Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6HR
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Council sourceNew Control Tower Building (CTB) and Rescue and Fire Fighting Service Building (RFFS) including parking shelter for operational vehicles, access to the perimeter road, car parking and associated works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Sections 1 & 2Plans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Essex Police Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| Sustainable Drainage Strategy - Part 4Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Archaeological AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Heritage StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Location Plan & Topographical SurveyPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Block PlanPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Sustainable Drainage Strategy - Part 1Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 20 Feb 2024 | View |
| ECC Archaeology Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 29 Feb 2024 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 20 Feb 2024 | View |
| Historic England Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 8 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed Tower Floor PlansPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Investigation Report - Part 4Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| CTB Siting RationaleSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Sustainability StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 20 Feb 2024 | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan #2Plans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| ECC Ecology Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| EFDC Air Quality Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 28 Feb 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Investigation Report - Part 2Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Transport StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 26 Mar 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Investigation Report - Part 5Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Sustainable Drainage Strategy - Part 3Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 20 Feb 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Investigation Report - Part 1Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 6 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed East & West ElevationsPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| MB - Tree and Landscape Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 21 Feb 2024 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 28 Mar 2024 | View |
| Natural England Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Sustainable Drainage Strategy - Part 2Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Investigation Report - Part 3Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Ecological AppraisalSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Parish Council Comments - Page 2Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| EFDC Land Drainage Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 26 Mar 2024 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| National Highway Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 29 Feb 2024 | View |
| EFDC Noise Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 4 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed N & S ElevationsPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 6 Mar 2024 | View |
| ECC Suds Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 21 Mar 2024 | View |
| ECC Highway Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 20 Mar 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Investigation Report - Part 6Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
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