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Retrospective application for a small extension in area to permission reference ESS/73/12/CHL for use as a highways depot

Springfield Highways Depot, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5PU

Decision MadeReference: CC/CHL/01/17Essex County Council

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Application location

Springfield Highways Depot, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5PU

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Retrospective application for a small extension in area to permission reference ESS/73/12/CHL for use as a highways depot

Document	Published	Action
Application FormApplication Form	9 Jan 2017	View
How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated	9 Jan 2017	View
A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal	9 Jan 2017	View
SUPERSEDED - Location Plan Change of UseSUPERSEDED - Location Plan Change of Use	9 Jan 2017	View
Details of Pedestrian Gate & Palisade FencingDetails of Pedestrian Gate & Palisade Fencing	9 Jan 2017	View
SUPERSEDED - Site Plan Change of UseSUPERSEDED - Site Plan Change of Use	9 Jan 2017	View
Planning statementPlanning statement	9 Jan 2017	View
SUPERSEDED - Springfield SMO Landscape PlanSUPERSEDED - Springfield SMO Landscape Plan	9 Jan 2017	View
Site NoticeSite Notice	12 Jan 2017	View
Cover LetterCover Letter	17 Jan 2017	View
Chelmsford City Council ResponseChelmsford City Council Response	30 Jan 2017	View
Springfield SMO - Rainwater HarvestingSpringfield SMO - Rainwater Harvesting	3 Feb 2017	View
Springfield SMO - Surfacing ChangesSpringfield SMO - Surfacing Changes	3 Feb 2017	View
Location Plan Change of UseLocation Plan Change of Use	5 Apr 2017	View
Site Plan Change of UseSite Plan Change of Use	5 Apr 2017	View
Springfield SMO Landscape PlanSpringfield SMO Landscape Plan	5 Apr 2017	View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice	28 Apr 2017	View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report	28 Apr 2017	View

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9 Jan 2017
Date Received
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11 Jan 2017
Date Valid
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9 Feb 2017
Consultation Expiry
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18 Apr 2017
Committee / Delegated Decision Date
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28 Apr 2017
Decision Date
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