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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Chelmer Valley Park and Ride, Pratt's Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford
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Council sourceExpansion and enhancement of Chelmer Valley Park and Ride, including an expansion of the car parking area to the north and east, pedestrian and cyclist improvements and the construction of a new substation. Together with other associated development, works and landscaping
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| 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 |
| Transport AssessmentTransport Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Outdoor Lighting ReportOutdoor Lighting Report | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Drainage StrategyDrainage Strategy | 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 Report - Great Crested NewtsProtected Species Report - Great Crested Newts | 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 Metric (Appendix 3 of BNG Report)Biodiversity Net Gain Metric (Appendix 3 of BNG Report) | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Air Quality Impact AssessmentAir Quality Impact Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment | 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 |
| 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 |
| Preliminary Water Framework Directive AssessmentPreliminary Water Framework Directive Assessment | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Construction Traffic Management PlanConstruction Traffic Management Plan | 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 Appraisal and UK Habitat ClassificationPreliminary Ecological Appraisal and UK Habitat Classification | 13 May 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Statement and Mitigation PlanBiodiversity Statement and Mitigation Plan | 13 May 2024 | View |
| Pratts Farm Roundabout Technical NotePratts Farm Roundabout Technical Note | 17 Jun 2024 | View |
| Agent's response to consultation commentsAgent's response to consultation comments | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| Ecology Technical Note - Outline Mitigation for Great Crested NewtsEcology Technical Note - Outline Mitigation for Great Crested Newts | 18 Oct 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 2Typical Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 2 | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Typical Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 2Typical Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 2 | 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 Haul RoutesConstruction Compounds and Haul Routes | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and UK Habitat ClassificationPreliminary Ecological Appraisal and UK Habitat Classification | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Statement and Mitigation PlanBiodiversity Statement and Mitigation Plan | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 15 Jan 2024 | View |
| Anglan WaterAnglan Water | 18 Jan 2024 | View |
| BT Openreach (Letter)BT Openreach (Letter) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| BT Openreach (Plan)BT Openreach (Plan) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| UKPN (Letter)UKPN (Letter) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| UKPN (Plans)UKPN (Plans) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| UKPN (Key)UKPN (Key) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Cadent GasCadent Gas | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas (Plans)Cadent Gas (Plans) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Northumbrian Water GroupNorthumbrian Water Group | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Northumbrian Water Group (Plans)Northumbrian Water Group (Plans) | 23 Jan 2024 | View |
| Chelmsford Garden Community CouncilChelmsford Garden Community Council | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 21 Feb 2024 | View |
| Lead Local Flood AuthorityLead Local Flood Authority | 26 Feb 2024 | View |
| Chelmsford City CouncilChelmsford City Council | 1 Mar 2024 | View |
| Chelmsford City Council - Officer ReportChelmsford City Council - Officer Report | 1 Mar 2024 | View |
| Place Services (Ecology)Place Services (Ecology) | 30 May 2024 | View |
| Chelmsford Garden Community CouncilChelmsford Garden Community Council | 9 Aug 2024 | View |
| Chelmsford City CouncilChelmsford City Council | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 5 Sept 2024 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 23 Oct 2024 | View |
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