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Land West of Merlin Way, North Weald Airfield, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6AA
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Council sourceOutline planning application, with all matters reserved except access, for the demolition of the existing gate security and fire station buildings and redevelopment of the Site to deliver a data centre campus, with up to 2 no. data centre buildings and separate offices, delivering up to 77,148m² gross external area (GEA) of floorspace (Use Class B8), including emergency back-up generators, energy storage (fuel tanks and/or battery storage), a new security entrance, electricity substations, internal roads, car parking, hard a soft landscaping including an airfield safety bund, secure perimeter fencing, media and utility infrastructure and other ancillary development.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Police Strategic Planning · PDF | 1 May 2025 | View |
| Thames Water · PDF | 20 May 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch6_Air Quality_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| 24159-TP-01 v1 Framework Travel Plan - Employment - 2nd Issue.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Epping Forest Heritage Trust | 8 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appendix A - Email dated 20th October 2025. · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| JC - Tree & Landscape Comments (1)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 8 May 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex4.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Thames Water · PDF | 19 May 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch10_LVIA_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Essex Police Comment · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| 250725 North Weald Airfield Heritage Comments Iceni Projects. · PDF | 10 Sept 2025 | View |
| EFDC Covering Letter FINAL 11042025.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch15_MitigationMonitoring_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Design and Access Statement 3480-TSP-ZZ-XX-RP-05001.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex7_Part2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex7_Part1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch14_Likely Significant Effects_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| AQIA Planning Responses v02 UNREDACTED · PDF | 30 Jul 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch8_Archaeology_Annex1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Craig Latto (HRA Consultant) · PDF | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| ESV_Vol2 Chapter 11 | 30 Jul 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_LVIA_Annex2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Environment Agency · PDF | 14 May 2025 | View |
| Technical Note-4.1- Cherry HRA Response Appendices · PDF | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_LVIA_Annex7.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Historic EnglandMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 30 May 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch2_EIA_Methodology_Annex2_Part1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC Air Quality · PDF | 10 Jun 2025 | View |
| Site Location Plan_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0199 Rev P2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch2_EIA_Methodology_Annex1_Part3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch8_Archaeology_Annex2_Part3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_LVIA_Annex1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| UPDATED DRAFT CONDITIONS. | 29 Jun 2026 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch3_Alternatives and Design Evolution_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| PS Eco Comments Land west of Merlin Way, North Weald Airfield, EPF084925 · PDF | 30 May 2025 | View |
| 0816-05-04-2000 Full Site Sections Rev01 · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex7_Part1Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 3 Aug 2025 | View |
| Essex County Council - Place Service Ecology · PDF | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| Engrossed s106 Land West of Merlin Way Data Centre 08.07.26. · PDF | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex8.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Planning Policy - updated response | 1 Aug 2025 | View |
| Existing Site Levels Plan_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0205 Rev P2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Land Drainage · PDF | 26 Sept 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch8_Archaeology_Annex2_Part2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC Urban Design comments · PDF | 24 Sept 2025 | View |
| 24112-1 Arboricultural Constraints Assessment_Tree Survey_B.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_LVIA_Annex5_Part1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix F HRA Traffic Diagrams TN04. · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Transport Assessment 24159-JUBB-XX-XX-TA-0001-P01 2nd Issue.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_LVIA_Annex6.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch9_Built_Heritage_Annex1_Part3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch9_Built_Heritage_Annex1_Part5.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Contaminated Land · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| Applicants proposed amendments to conditions | 6 May 2026 | View |
| EFDC Planning Policy · PDF | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch12_Climate Change_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch1_Introduction_FINAL_2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch9_Built Heritage_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC Diz Mike Warr · PDF | 17 Jun 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_LVIA_Annex4.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch12_Climate_Change_Annex1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Agent Foxglove response letter FINAL 12112025. · PDF | 13 Nov 2025 | View |
| Essex County Fire and Rescue Service · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| National Grid Gas Distribution · PDF | 1 May 2025 | View |
| ECC SUDS | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch2_EIA_Methodology_Annex3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch1_Introduction.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Draft Conditions Proposal - Foxglove & GAP (19-05-2026) | 19 May 2026 | View |
| NWDC_Non Technical Summary_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix D North Weald - Trip Rates B8. · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch8_Archaeology_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Illustrative SIte Plan (Masterplan)_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0107 Rev P3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 1 May 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch7_Noise_Vibration.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Site Clearance Plan_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0201 Rev P2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Access and Movement Parameter Plan_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0202 Rev P4.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch13_EffectInteractions_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Essex County Council - Highways · PDF | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| Land Use Parameter Plan_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0203 Rev P2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Completed EFDC-Sustainability-Checklist.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch5_Demolition_Construction_FINAL_2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| 24112-Arboricultural Constraints Assessment_PB.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Full Site Sections Rev01 0816-05-04-2000Plans · PDF | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| Technical Note-4.1- Cherry HRA Response. · PDF | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch2_EIA_Methodology_Annex1_Part4.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Illustrative views_3480-TSP-ZZ-XX-RP-05003Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| Site Boundary Plan_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0200 Rev P2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| FINAL North Weald Data Centre Planning Supporting Statement v3_11042025.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch2_EIA_Methodology_Annex1_Part1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| HRA Technical Note 3.1 · PDF | 12 Sept 2025 | View |
| Green Infrastructure Parameters Plan_0816-SHRSK-XX-XX-DR-L-1003 Rev01.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_Landscape & Visual Impact Asessment_Annex3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| 261506_NWDC_Technical_Note_R009 · PDF | 29 Jun 2026 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch6_Air_Quality.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Technical Note-2.1 - Highway Comments Response Issue (BOUND)-2. · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch9_Built_Heritage_Annex1_Part4.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Planning Policy reply | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
| Natural England Comments #1 · PDF | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| Letter from agent 27.04.26 · PDF | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Scale and Massing (Heights) Parameter Plan_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0204 Rev P5.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC Air Quality | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| Appendix D North Weald - Trip Rate - B2 Industrial Estate. · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| 22348 N Weald Grounds Conditions Assessment Report P4 · PDF | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| Topographical Survey Plan_5022602_RDG_01_ST_D_GS_01000.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Delegated Officer Note. | 29 Jun 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch4_The Proposed Development_FINAL_2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| 24112-1 Arboricultural Constraints Assessment_Tree Survey_A.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Agent email correspondence | 29 Jun 2026 | View |
| Secondary Access Fire Tender Tracking_24159-JUBB-XX-ZZ-DR-H-0002.P03.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch8_Archaeology_Annex2_Part1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| HRA Review for EPF_0849_25 November 2025 · PDF | 17 Nov 2025 | View |
| Main Access HGV Tracking_24159-JUBB-XX-ZZ-DR-H-0001.P04.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch9_Built_Heritage_Annex1_Part2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Craig Latto - HRA ReviewMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 6 May 2025 | View |
| Place services email correspondence | 21 May 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_LVIA_Annex5_Part2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| North Weald Bassett Parish CouncilRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) | 29 May 2025 | View |
| 0816-Montages-FINAL-2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Illustrative Landscape Masterplan_0816-SHRSK-XX-XX-DR-L-1004 Rev01.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Design CommentsMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 28 May 2025 | View |
| 250206 North Weald Data Centre Economic Impact Assessment.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch2_EIA Methodology_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch7_NoiseVibration_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_Health_Impact_Assessment_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Design Code 3480-TSP-ZZ-XX-RP-05002.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Conservation Comments · PDF | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Habitat Plan Proposed - Fig 6. · PDF | 6 Oct 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site Levels Parameter Plan_3480-TSP-Z2-XX-DR-A-0206 Rev P2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| North Weald Data Centre Detailed Unexploded Ordnance Risk Assessment UXO Report.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex7_Part2Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 3 Aug 2025 | View |
| Essex County Council Green Infrastructure Planning · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| Illustrative Placemaking Framework Plan · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| ECC Single Response Employment and Skills Flood Risk and Energy · PDF | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| 13729A - Obstruction Assessment v4.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix A EFDC - Craig Latto (HRA Consultant) dated 23.09. · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix E Distribution - Destination Combined · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch9_Built_Heritage_Annex1_Part1.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch2_EIA_Methodology_Annex2_Part2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch11_Ecology_Annex5.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol1_Ch11_EcologyBiodiversity_FINAL.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch8_Archaeology_Annex3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| External Lighting Assessment 003341-RED-XX-XX-RP-E-0300.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch10_LVIA_Annex5_Part3.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| NWDC_ESVol2_Ch2_EIA_Methodology_Annex1_Part2.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC Building Control · PDF | 1 May 2025 | View |
| Appendix D North Weald - Trip Rate - Class E Business Park. · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| 24159_North Weald Data Centre_FRA_and_DS_v4.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| National Highways Comments · PDF | 7 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix C WTX Transport Assessment · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
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