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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Sandon Park and Ride, Maldon Road, Chelmsford
Last published check: 15 Sept 2026, 06:25. Check the council record for more recent changes.
Sandon Park and Ride, Maldon Road, Chelmsford
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Expansion and enhancement of Sandon Park and Ride, including an expansion of the car parking area to the west, changes to the junction layout on Maldon Road (A1060), pedestrian and cyclist improvements, the demolition of the existing terminal building and substation and construction of a new terminal building, bus stop shelter and substation. Together with other associated development, works and landscaping
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 26 Nov 2024 | View |
| Committee ReportCommittee Report | 14 Nov 2024 | View |
| Committee AddendumCommittee Addendum | 22 Nov 2024 | View |
| Committee MinutesCommittee Minutes | 6 Dec 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| D&A StatementD&A Statement | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Transport AssessmentTransport Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Construction Traffic Management PlanConstruction Traffic Management Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Building Lighting ReportBuilding Lighting Report | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Outdoor Lighting ReportOutdoor Lighting Report | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Utilities AssessmentUtilities Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementStatement of Community Involvement | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Outline Environmental Management PlanOutline Environmental Management Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Protected Species Surveys: BatsProtected Species Surveys: Bats | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Essex Biodiversity Validation ChecklistEssex Biodiversity Validation Checklist | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain ReportBiodiversity Net Gain Report | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain MetricBiodiversity Net Gain Metric | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentAir Quality Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Drainage StrategyDrainage Strategy | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Noise and Vibration AssessmentNoise and Vibration Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentLandscape and Visual Impact Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Heritage StatementHeritage Statement | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method StatementArboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Water Framework Directive AssessmentPreliminary Water Framework Directive Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Land Quality Preliminary Risk AssessmentLand Quality Preliminary Risk Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Climate AssessmentClimate Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Sustainability AssessmentSustainability Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Email from agent with additional ecological information attachedEmail from agent with additional ecological information attached | 13 May 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Assessment and UK Habitat ClassificationPreliminary Ecological Assessment and UK Habitat Classification | 13 May 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Statement and Mitigation PlanBiodiversity Statement and Mitigation Plan | 13 May 2024 | View |
| Agent's response to consultation commentsAgent's response to consultation comments | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| Agent's response to National Highways - Technical NoteAgent's response to National Highways - Technical Note | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Memorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of Understanding | 8 Nov 2024 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Planning Application Boundary Key PlanPlanning Application Boundary Key Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Planning Application Boundary Sheet 1 of 2Planning Application Boundary Sheet 1 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Planning Application Boundary Sheet 2 of 2Planning Application Boundary Sheet 2 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Existing General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 2Existing General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Existing General Arrangement Sheet 2 of 2Existing General Arrangement Sheet 2 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 2General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| General Arrangement Sheet 2 of 2General Arrangement Sheet 2 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| General Arrangement KeyGeneral Arrangement Key | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Typical Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 3Typical Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 3 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Typical Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 3Typical Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 3 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Typical Cross Sections Sheet 3 of 3Typical Cross Sections Sheet 3 of 3 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Existing Terminal Building Floor PlanExisting Terminal Building Floor Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Existing Terminal Building SectionsExisting Terminal Building Sections | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Existing Terminal Building ElevationsExisting Terminal Building Elevations | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Terminal Building Site Plan Building As ProposedTerminal Building Site Plan Building As Proposed | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Terminal Building General Arrangement Roof LevelTerminal Building General Arrangement Roof Level | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Terminal Building General Arrangement Ground LevelTerminal Building General Arrangement Ground Level | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Terminal Building SectionsTerminal Building Sections | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Terminal Building Elevations - Sheet 1 of 2Terminal Building Elevations - Sheet 1 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Terminal Building Elevations - Sheet 2 of 2Terminal Building Elevations - Sheet 2 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Proposed Substation BuildingProposed Substation Building | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Landscape Design MasterplanPreliminary Landscape Design Masterplan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Landscape Design Sheet 1 of 2Preliminary Landscape Design Sheet 1 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Landscape Design Sheet 2 of 2Preliminary Landscape Design Sheet 2 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Landscape Design Typical Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 2Preliminary Landscape Design Typical Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Landscape Design Typical Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 2Preliminary Landscape Design Typical Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Lighting ArrangementLighting Arrangement | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Drainage Layout PlanDrainage Layout Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Drainage Catchment PlanDrainage Catchment Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Construction Compounds and Site Access RoutesConstruction Compounds and Site Access Routes | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Assessment and UK Habitat ClassificationPreliminary Ecological Assessment and UK Habitat Classification | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Statement and Mitigation PlanBiodiversity Statement and Mitigation Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 10 Jan 2024 | View |
| Anglian WaterAnglian Water | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| UK Power Networks (Letter)UK Power Networks (Letter) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| UK Power Networks (Plans)UK Power Networks (Plans) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| UK Power Networks (Key)UK Power Networks (Key) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Cadent GasCadent Gas | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas (Plans)Cadent Gas (Plans) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| National Grid ElectricityNational Grid Electricity | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Northumbrian Water Group (Letter)Northumbrian Water Group (Letter) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Northumbrian Water Group (Standard Conditions)Northumbrian Water Group (Standard Conditions) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Northumbrian Water Group (Plans)Northumbrian Water Group (Plans) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Sandon Parish CouncilSandon Parish Council | 26 Jan 2024 | View |
| National HighwaysNational Highways | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| National GridNational Grid | 14 Feb 2024 | View |
| National Grid - Third Party GuidanceNational Grid - Third Party Guidance | 14 Feb 2024 | View |
| National Grid - Avoidance of MicroshocksNational Grid - Avoidance of Microshocks | 14 Feb 2024 | View |
| National Grid - Overhead Line ProfilesNational Grid - Overhead Line Profiles | 14 Feb 2024 | View |
| National Grid - Overhead Line Profile Drawing GuideNational Grid - Overhead Line Profile Drawing Guide | 14 Feb 2024 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 21 Feb 2024 | View |
| LLFALLFA | 1 Mar 2024 | View |
| Chelmsford City CouncilChelmsford City Council | 7 Mar 2024 | View |
| Chelmsford City Council - Officer ReportChelmsford City Council - Officer Report | 7 Mar 2024 | View |
| National HighwaysNational Highways | 25 Apr 2024 | View |
| Place Services (Ecology)Place Services (Ecology) | 30 May 2024 | View |
| Chelmsford City CouncilChelmsford City Council | 30 Aug 2024 | View |
| National HighwaysNational Highways | 5 Sept 2024 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 5 Sept 2024 | View |
| National HighwaysNational Highways | 23 Sept 2024 | View |
| Environment Agency Consultation ChecklistEnvironment Agency Consultation Checklist | 11 Jan 2024 | View |
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