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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Land between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to partial discharge of condition 14 (Lighting details for Section 1A) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.”
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report PartDischargeSOD Report PartDischarge | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice CC/CHL/85/21Decision Notice CC/CHL/85/21 | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 1Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 1 | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 2Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 2 | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 3Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 3 | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 4Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 4 | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 5Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 5 | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 6Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 6 | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 7Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy - Part 7 | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Lighting Design CommentsLighting Design Comments | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Con 14 Cover Letter (revised scheme 15.06.26)Con 14 Cover Letter (revised scheme 15.06.26) | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Series 1300 and 1400 LIGHTING-DESIGN AND LIGHTING Assessment Report Rev_9Series 1300 and 1400 LIGHTING-DESIGN AND LIGHTING Assessment Report Rev_9 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| CABLE-CALCULATIONS-REPORT_Rev_5CABLE-CALCULATIONS-REPORT_Rev_5 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Permanent_Lighting_SchedulePermanent_Lighting_Schedule | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| CNEB_Lighting_responseCNEB_Lighting_response | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Lighting_Design_CommentsLighting_Design_Comments | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| CNEB Section 1A - Biodiversity Enhancement StrategyCNEB Section 1A - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Appendix_F_-_REAC_TableAppendix_F_-_REAC_Table | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| CEMPCEMP | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Email PC14Email PC14 | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Email - Chelmsford bypass - Column Outreach bracketsEmail - Chelmsford bypass - Column Outreach brackets | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Section 1A Fencing Sheet 6 of 7Section 1A Fencing Sheet 6 of 7 | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Key-Plan-Rev.4Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Key-Plan-Rev.4 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-Face-Detail-Sheet-1-of-1-Rev.3Traffic-Signs-Face-Detail-Sheet-1-of-1-Rev.3 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-1-of-7-Rev.4Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-1-of-7-Rev.4 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-2-of-7-Rev.4Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-2-of-7-Rev.4 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-3-of-7-Rev.5Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-3-of-7-Rev.5 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-4-of-7-Rev.4Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-4-of-7-Rev.4 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-5-of-7-Rev.5Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-5-of-7-Rev.5 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-6-of-7-Rev.4Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-6-of-7-Rev.4 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-7-of-7-Rev.4Traffic-Signs-and-Road-Markings-Sheet-7-of-7-Rev.4 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-1-of-5-Rev.5Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-1-of-5-Rev.5 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-2-of-5-Rev.4Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-2-of-5-Rev.4 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-3-of-5-Rev.4Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-3-of-5-Rev.4 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-4-of-5-Rev.5Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-4-of-5-Rev.5 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-5-of-5-Rev.6Traffic-Signs-Post-Detail-Sheet-5-of-5-Rev.6 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Street-Name-Plate-Details-Rev.1Street-Name-Plate-Details-Rev.1 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| SERIES-1200-TRAFFIC-SIGNS_&_SCHEDULESERIES-1200-TRAFFIC-SIGNS_&_SCHEDULE | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| DUCTING-PLAN-Rev.9DUCTING-PLAN-Rev.9 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Lighting-Standard-Details-Rev.9Lighting-Standard-Details-Rev.9 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Combined-Utilities-LayoutCombined-Utilities-Layout | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Combined-Utilities-Layout-(RDR2-&-VMS)-Rev.2Combined-Utilities-Layout-(RDR2-&-VMS)-Rev.2 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| STREET LIGHTING PLAN LAYOUT Rev. P12STREET LIGHTING PLAN LAYOUT Rev. P12 | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| STANDARD DETAILS Rev P09STANDARD DETAILS Rev P09 | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Street Lighting Detail Design - 1300 series, 1400 series and light assessmentStreet Lighting Detail Design - 1300 series, 1400 series and light assessment | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Cable Calulations ReportCable Calulations Report | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Lighting Detailed DesignLighting Detailed Design | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Cable Calculations ReportCable Calculations Report | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Lighting ScheduleLighting Schedule | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Streeting Lighting Plan LayoutStreeting Lighting Plan Layout | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Ducting PlanDucting Plan | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Standard DetailsStandard Details | 22 Sept 2025 | View |
| Street Lighting PlanStreet Lighting Plan | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Ducting PlanDucting Plan | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Standard DetailsStandard Details | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Section 1A Combined Utilities LayoutSection 1A Combined Utilities Layout | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Section 1A Combined Utilities LayoutSection 1A Combined Utilities Layout | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| STREET-LIGHTING-PLAN-LAYOUT-Rev.10STREET-LIGHTING-PLAN-LAYOUT-Rev.10 | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Chelmsford City Council Consultation ResponseChelmsford City Council Consultation Response | 30 Sept 2025 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Lighting) Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs (Lighting) Consultation Response | 10 Oct 2025 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 21 Oct 2025 | View |
| Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response | 4 Nov 2025 | View |
| Place Servics Consultation ResponsePlace Servics Consultation Response | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Place Servcies Consultation ResponsePlace Servcies Consultation Response | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Lighting) Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs (Lighting) Consultation Response | 3 Mar 2026 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Further Lighting) Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs (Further Lighting) Consultation Response | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Email consultation response – Highways LightingEmail consultation response – Highways Lighting | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
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