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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Finchingfield Bridge, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4JS
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Council sourceDemolition of Finchingfield Bridge and construction of a replacement bridge together with other associated works and the installation of a temporary crossing until such time as the replacement bridge is constructed. In addition listed building consent is sought to partially demolish and re-build the boundary wall associated with The Manse
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Application FormPlanning Application Form | 12 Jan 2023 | View |
| Finchingfield Bridge Assessment Report (November 1994)Finchingfield Bridge Assessment Report (November 1994) | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Finchingfield Bridge Option Study Report (January 2010)Finchingfield Bridge Option Study Report (January 2010) | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Finchingfield Bridge Limitstate Assessment Report (March 2010)Finchingfield Bridge Limitstate Assessment Report (March 2010) | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| General Inspection Report of Finchingfield Bridge (July 2022)General Inspection Report of Finchingfield Bridge (July 2022) | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Design Rationale for Temporary CrossingDesign Rationale for Temporary Crossing | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Benefits to Installing a Temporary CrossingBenefits to Installing a Temporary Crossing | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Heritage Impact AssessmentHeritage Impact Assessment | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Heritage Impact Assessment - Greedy DuckHeritage Impact Assessment - Greedy Duck | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Structural Assessment Report - Greedy DuckStructural Assessment Report - Greedy Duck | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Structural Assessment Report - Brick HouseStructural Assessment Report - Brick House | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Structural Assessment Report - Bridge HouseStructural Assessment Report - Bridge House | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Structural Assessment Report - The ManseStructural Assessment Report - The Manse | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Archaeological Desk Based AssessmentArchaeological Desk Based Assessment | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Ecological Impact AssessmentEcological Impact Assessment | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Landscape Visual AppraisalLandscape Visual Appraisal | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Preliminary Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method StatementPreliminary Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Tree Constraints PlanTree Constraints Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Tree Removals PlanTree Removals Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Village Green Reinstatement Works Feasibility ReportVillage Green Reinstatement Works Feasibility Report | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Pre-application advice issued to applicant by County Planning AuthorityPre-application advice issued to applicant by County Planning Authority | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Applicant completed Validation ChecklistApplicant completed Validation Checklist | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Site Location Plan / Proposed Layout PlanSite Location Plan / Proposed Layout Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Bridge Sections and ElevationsProposed Bridge Sections and Elevations | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing GAExisting GA | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing and Proposed SectionExisting and Proposed Section | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Bridge Demolition Works GABridge Demolition Works GA | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Bridge Demolition Works Sections 1 of 2Bridge Demolition Works Sections 1 of 2 | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Bridge Demolition Works Sections 2 of 2Bridge Demolition Works Sections 2 of 2 | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Temporary Works DrawingsTemporary Works Drawings | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Temporary Road LayoutProposed Temporary Road Layout | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Temporary Traffic Signs & Road MarkingsProposed Temporary Traffic Signs & Road Markings | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Grass Reinstatement AreaGrass Reinstatement Area | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Outline of Diversion RouteOutline of Diversion Route | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| De-Registration PlanDe-Registration Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Registration PlanRegistration Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 11 Jan 2023 | View |
| Linesearch (BeforeUDig)Linesearch (BeforeUDig) | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| Cadent GasCadent Gas | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| Cadent Gas (Plans)Cadent Gas (Plans) | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| Gigaclear - LetterGigaclear - Letter | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| Gigaclear - EmailGigaclear - Email | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| Gigaclear (Plan)Gigaclear (Plan) | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| UKPN - LetterUKPN - Letter | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| UKPN - EmailUKPN - Email | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| UKPN (Plans)UKPN (Plans) | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| UKPN (Plans)UKPN (Plans) | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| UKPN (Leaflet)UKPN (Leaflet) | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| UKPN (Symbol Guide)UKPN (Symbol Guide) | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 31 Jan 2023 | View |
| Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency | 14 Feb 2023 | View |
| Historic EnglandHistoric England | 21 Feb 2023 | View |
| Great Bardfield Parish CouncilGreat Bardfield Parish Council | 20 Feb 2023 | View |
| The Hundred Parishes SocietyThe Hundred Parishes Society | 23 Feb 2023 | View |
| Finchingfield Parish CouncilFinchingfield Parish Council | 23 Feb 2023 | View |
| Shalford Parish CouncilShalford Parish Council | 27 Feb 2023 | View |
| The Sampfords Parish CouncilThe Sampfords Parish Council | 27 Feb 2023 | View |
| The Society for the Protection of Ancient BuildingsThe Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Braintree District CouncilBraintree District Council | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 1 Mar 2023 | View |
| Environment Agency Consultation ChecklistEnvironment Agency Consultation Checklist | 6 Jan 2023 | View |
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