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Development of an Alternative Provision education facility, including a 2-storey classroom block and double-height hall; Multi Use Games Area; new vehicular and pedestrian access/egress; parking; landscaping and associated works

Land situated off Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex

Decision MadeReference: CC/COL/34/21Essex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full App (Major) CC
Received
24 Mar 2021
Validated
14 Apr 2021
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Development of an Alternative Provision education facility, including a 2-storey classroom block and double-height hall; Multi Use Games Area; new vehicular and pedestrian access/egress; parking; landscaping and associated works

Proposal details

Reference
CC/COL/34/21
Agent
Mr Inderjit Shokar

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Application location

Land situated off Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex

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Documents 172 of 172

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice27 Aug 2021View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report27 Aug 2021View
Tier 1 Contamination Risk AssessmentTier 1 Contamination Risk Assessment26 Mar 2021View
Acoustic strategy reportAcoustic strategy report26 Mar 2021View
Biodiversity Validation ChecklistBiodiversity Validation Checklist26 Mar 2021View
Tree survey/AIA/Outline Method StatementTree survey/AIA/Outline Method Statement26 Mar 2021View
Archaeological Written Scheme of InvestigationArchaeological Written Scheme of Investigation26 Mar 2021View
Archaeological Desk Based AssessmentArchaeological Desk Based Assessment26 Mar 2021View
Construction Environmental Management PlanConstruction Environmental Management Plan26 Mar 2021View
Transport StatementTransport Statement26 Mar 2021View
Flood risk assessmentFlood risk assessment26 Mar 2021View
Design & access statementDesign & access statement26 Mar 2021View
Health Impact AssessmentHealth Impact Assessment26 Mar 2021View
Statement of community involvementStatement of community involvement26 Mar 2021View
Planning statementPlanning statement26 Mar 2021View
Covering letterCovering letter26 Mar 2021View
A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal26 Mar 2021View
How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated26 Mar 2021View
KIER-WWA-ZZ-XX-DR-L-0109-MUGA Layout P01.pdfKIER-WWA-ZZ-XX-DR-L-0109-MUGA Layout P01.pdf13 Apr 2021View
SB Walnut Tree Way CC_COL_34_21 EA Development Management Consultation Checklist 160601.docxSB Walnut Tree Way CC_COL_34_21 EA Development Management Consultation Checklist 160601.docx13 Apr 2021View
WTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0010_EXISTING SITE LAYOUT.pdfWTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0010_EXISTING SITE LAYOUT.pdf13 Apr 2021View
WTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0100_LOCATION PLAN_P04.pdfWTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0100_LOCATION PLAN_P04.pdf14 Apr 2021View
WTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0101_SITE LAYOUT_P04.pdfWTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0101_SITE LAYOUT_P04.pdf14 Apr 2021View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplicationFormRedacted.pdf14 Apr 2021View
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal_Redacted.pdfPreliminary Ecological Appraisal_Redacted.pdf20 Apr 2021View
Drainage Strategy_Redacted.pdfDrainage Strategy_Redacted.pdf20 Apr 2021View
Tier 2 Geoenvironmental Assessment(1)_Redacted.pdfTier 2 Geoenvironmental Assessment(1)_Redacted.pdf20 Apr 2021View
Email from Agent - Resolution Planning - in response to neighbour (Email)Email from Agent - Resolution Planning - in response to neighbour (Email)23 Jun 2021View
MOU Project Sponsor - Information in support of the applicationMOU Project Sponsor - Information in support of the application13 Jul 2021View
Draft Travel PlanDraft Travel Plan16 Jul 2021View
Landscaping details - Measured AreasLandscaping details - Measured Areas26 Mar 2021View
Access and circulation planAccess and circulation plan26 Mar 2021View
Landscape materials and fencing planLandscape materials and fencing plan26 Mar 2021View
Landscape plantingLandscape planting26 Mar 2021View
Landscape Section elevationsLandscape Section elevations26 Mar 2021View
External Lighting LayoutExternal Lighting Layout26 Mar 2021View
Construction Site Logistics PlanConstruction Site Logistics Plan26 Mar 2021View
Transport Statement Swept Path AnalysisTransport Statement Swept Path Analysis26 Mar 2021View
Transport Statement Swept Path AnalysisTransport Statement Swept Path Analysis26 Mar 2021View
Transport Statement Swept Path AnalysisTransport Statement Swept Path Analysis26 Mar 2021View
Transport Statement Visibility SplayTransport Statement Visibility Splay26 Mar 2021View
GA Plan Ground FloorGA Plan Ground Floor26 Mar 2021View
GA Plan First FloorGA Plan First Floor26 Mar 2021View
GA SectionsGA Sections26 Mar 2021View
GA Plan Roof LevelGA Plan Roof Level26 Mar 2021View
GA ElevationsGA Elevations26 Mar 2021View
3D Sketch Site Overview3D Sketch Site Overview26 Mar 2021View
Sports Hall EntranceSports Hall Entrance26 Mar 2021View
North ViewNorth View26 Mar 2021View
Entrance ViewEntrance View26 Mar 2021View
Rear ViewRear View26 Mar 2021View
3D Sketches Site Context3D Sketches Site Context26 Mar 2021View
3D Sketches Birds Eye Views3D Sketches Birds Eye Views26 Mar 2021View
3D Sketches Proposed Visuals3D Sketches Proposed Visuals26 Mar 2021View
Additional Information 26/05/2021 SDS Aqua-Swirl.pdfAdditional Information 26/05/2021 SDS Aqua-Swirl.pdf26 May 2021View
Additional Information 26/05/2021 SDS Aqua-Swirl.pdfAdditional Information 26/05/2021 SDS Aqua-Swirl.pdf27 May 2021View
Additional Information 03/06/2021 WWA Response to Place Services document dated 25 May 2021.pdfAdditional Information 03/06/2021 WWA Response to Place Services document dated 25 May 2021.pdf3 Jun 2021View
Additional Information 03/06/2021 Agent EmailAdditional Information 03/06/2021 Agent Email3 Jun 2021View
Additional Information 04/06/2021 Noise Survey.xlsxAdditional Information 04/06/2021 Noise Survey.xlsx4 Jun 2021View
Additional Information 04/06/2021 LAmax(fast).xlsxAdditional Information 04/06/2021 LAmax(fast).xlsx4 Jun 2021View
Additional Information 04/06/2021 Agent Email Walnut Tree Way ref CC/COL/34/21: Noise commentsAdditional Information 04/06/2021 Agent Email Walnut Tree Way ref CC/COL/34/21: Noise comments4 Jun 2021View
Agent ResponseAgent Response14 Jun 2021View
MOU Email from Agent - Resolution Planning - in response to Sport England's queriesMOU Email from Agent - Resolution Planning - in response to Sport England's queries23 Jun 2021View
Home Farm rev A draft desk top report for SE June 2021Home Farm rev A draft desk top report for SE June 202123 Jun 2021View
PD Home Farm Changing BlockPD Home Farm Changing Block23 Jun 2021View
Additional Information 29/06/2021 Noise Impact AssessmentAdditional Information 29/06/2021 Noise Impact Assessment29 Jun 2021View
Agent Email - May 2021 - DrainageAgent Email - May 2021 - Drainage7 Jul 2021View
MOU Keys Co-Operative Academy TrustMOU Keys Co-Operative Academy Trust12 Jul 2021View
Walnut Tree Academy Detailed Method StatementWalnut Tree Academy Detailed Method Statement16 Jul 2021View
Walnut Tree Way Academy Landscape SpecificationWalnut Tree Way Academy Landscape Specification16 Jul 2021View
Installation & MaintenanceInstallation & Maintenance16 Jul 2021View
SDS Aqua SwirlSDS Aqua Swirl16 Jul 2021View
Email from Agent in repsonse to the Essex Fire and Rescue questionEmail from Agent in repsonse to the Essex Fire and Rescue question21 Jul 2021View
Email from Agent providing additional information (Materials)Email from Agent providing additional information (Materials)21 Jul 2021View
Add Info Materials – Brick & Mortar details (Email)Add Info Materials – Brick & Mortar details (Email)27 Jul 2021View
Add Info Materials – Brick & Mortar details (Attachment)Add Info Materials – Brick & Mortar details (Attachment)27 Jul 2021View
Add Info Materials – Brick & Mortar details (Attachment)Add Info Materials – Brick & Mortar details (Attachment)27 Jul 2021View
Add Info - Materials (Email)Add Info - Materials (Email)27 Jul 2021View
Add Info - Materials (Attachment)Add Info - Materials (Attachment)27 Jul 2021View
Add Info - Materials (Attachment)Add Info - Materials (Attachment)27 Jul 2021View
Add Info - Materials (Attachment)Add Info - Materials (Attachment)27 Jul 2021View
Add Info - Materials (Attachment)Add Info - Materials (Attachment)27 Jul 2021View
Add Info - Materials (Attachment)Add Info - Materials (Attachment)27 Jul 2021View
Additional Information - Email BricksAdditional Information - Email Bricks12 Aug 2021View
Additional Information - Ramecroix Brick PhotoAdditional Information - Ramecroix Brick Photo12 Aug 2021View
Additional Information - Springfield Yellow Brick PhotoAdditional Information - Springfield Yellow Brick Photo12 Aug 2021View
Additional Information - Email Surface Water Drainage July 2021Additional Information - Email Surface Water Drainage July 202112 Aug 2021View
Additional Information - Walnut Tree PRU - Construction Phase Flood Risk StatementAdditional Information - Walnut Tree PRU - Construction Phase Flood Risk Statement13 Aug 2021View
Walnut Tree PRU, Biodiversity Enhancement Statement Aug 21 Rev.pdfWalnut Tree PRU, Biodiversity Enhancement Statement Aug 21 Rev.pdf18 Aug 2021View
2052-WWA-XX-XX-RP-L-0604 Landscape Management Plan P03.pdf2052-WWA-XX-XX-RP-L-0604 Landscape Management Plan P03.pdf18 Aug 2021View
KIER-WWA-ZZ-XX-DR-L-0104-Landscape Layout Plan P04.pdfKIER-WWA-ZZ-XX-DR-L-0104-Landscape Layout Plan P04.pdf20 Aug 2021View
PV Array DrawingPV Array Drawing23 Jun 2021View
Home Farm change 001Home Farm change 00123 Jun 2021View
Existing changing roomsExisting changing rooms23 Jun 2021View
Home Farm site plan pd sketchHome Farm site plan pd sketch23 Jun 2021View
Home Farm Programme Rev 2Home Farm Programme Rev 223 Jun 2021View
Tree Protection PlanTree Protection Plan16 Jul 2021View
Landscape Layout Plan Sheet 3Landscape Layout Plan Sheet 316 Jul 2021View
Landscape Layout Plan Sheet 2Landscape Layout Plan Sheet 216 Jul 2021View
Landscape Layout Plan Sheet 1Landscape Layout Plan Sheet 116 Jul 2021View
Tree SurveyTree Survey16 Jul 2021View
Landscape Details Sheet 3Landscape Details Sheet 316 Jul 2021View
Landscape Details Sheet 2Landscape Details Sheet 216 Jul 2021View
Landscape Details Sheet 1Landscape Details Sheet 116 Jul 2021View
Kerbs and Edging PlanKerbs and Edging Plan16 Jul 2021View
MANHOLE SCHEDULEMANHOLE SCHEDULE16 Jul 2021View
DRAINAGE DETAILS - SHEET 3 OF 3DRAINAGE DETAILS - SHEET 3 OF 316 Jul 2021View
EXTERNAL WORKS CONSTRUCTION DETAILSEXTERNAL WORKS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS16 Jul 2021View
DRAINAGE DETAILS - SHEET 1 OF 3DRAINAGE DETAILS - SHEET 1 OF 316 Jul 2021View
DRAINAGE STRATEGYDRAINAGE STRATEGY16 Jul 2021View
DRAINAGE DETAILS - SHEET 2 OF 3DRAINAGE DETAILS - SHEET 2 OF 316 Jul 2021View
Visibility SplaysVisibility Splays21 Jul 2021View
Fire and Delivery (VEHICLE SWEPT PATH ANALYSIS FIRE TENDER & BOX VAN)Fire and Delivery (VEHICLE SWEPT PATH ANALYSIS FIRE TENDER & BOX VAN)21 Jul 2021View
ElevationsElevations21 Jul 2021View
Additional Information - Planting Plan Sheet 1Additional Information - Planting Plan Sheet 112 Aug 2021View
Additional Information - Planting Plan Sheet 2Additional Information - Planting Plan Sheet 212 Aug 2021View
Additional Information - Planting Plan Sheet 3Additional Information - Planting Plan Sheet 312 Aug 2021View
SUPERSEDED Landscape strategy and maintenanceSUPERSEDED Landscape strategy and maintenance26 Mar 2021View
SUPERSEDED Travel planSUPERSEDED Travel plan26 Mar 2021View
SUPERSEDED Acoustic Noise Impact Assessment_Redacted.pdfSUPERSEDED Acoustic Noise Impact Assessment_Redacted.pdf20 Apr 2021View
SUPERSEDED Additional Information 03/06/2021 2052-WWA-XX-XX-RP-L-0604 Landscape Management Plan P01.pdfSUPERSEDED Additional Information 03/06/2021 2052-WWA-XX-XX-RP-L-0604 Landscape Management Plan P01.pdf3 Jun 2021View
SUPERSEDED Walnut Tree Academy Landscape Management and Maintenance PlanSUPERSEDED Walnut Tree Academy Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan16 Jul 2021View
SUPERSEDED - "Add Info – Biodiversity Enhancement"SUPERSEDED - "Add Info – Biodiversity Enhancement"29 Jul 2021View
SUPERSEDED "Add Info – Biodiversity Enhancement"SUPERSEDED "Add Info – Biodiversity Enhancement"2 Aug 2021View
SUPERSEDED Landscape layout planSUPERSEDED Landscape layout plan26 Mar 2021View
SUPERSEDED Tree protection planSUPERSEDED Tree protection plan26 Mar 2021View
SUPERSEDED Planting Plan Sheet 3SUPERSEDED Planting Plan Sheet 316 Jul 2021View
SUPERSEDED Planting Plan Sheet 2SUPERSEDED Planting Plan Sheet 216 Jul 2021View
SUPERSEDED Planting Plan Sheet 1SUPERSEDED Planting Plan Sheet 116 Jul 2021View
Site NoticeSite Notice14 Apr 2021View
Environmental Health - Colchester Borough Council Consultation ResponseEnvironmental Health - Colchester Borough Council Consultation Response23 Apr 2021View
Plant Enquiries Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiries Consultation Response26 Apr 2021View
GTC plant EnquiryGTC plant Enquiry26 Apr 2021View
GTC plant EnquiryGTC plant Enquiry26 Apr 2021View
UKPN_21943590.pdfUKPN_21943590.pdf26 Apr 2021View
Digdat Walnut Tree.pdfDigdat Walnut Tree.pdf26 Apr 2021View
LSBUD-210426-21943590.PDFLSBUD-210426-21943590.PDF26 Apr 2021View
UKPN Customer Letter.pdfUKPN Customer Letter.pdf26 Apr 2021View
Verizon Consultation ResponseVerizon Consultation Response26 Apr 2021View
Essex Fire & Rescue - North EastEssex Fire & Rescue - North East27 Apr 2021View
Contaminated Land Officer - Colchester Borough Council - Consultation ResponseContaminated Land Officer - Colchester Borough Council - Consultation Response28 Apr 2021View
Essex Fire & Rescue - North East (Water Section)Essex Fire & Rescue - North East (Water Section)29 Apr 2021View
Essex Fire & Rescue - North East (Water Section)Essex Fire & Rescue - North East (Water Section)29 Apr 2021View
Sport EnglandSport England29 Apr 2021View
Lands Department BPALands Department BPA30 Apr 2021View
SudsSuds12 May 2021View
Colchester Borough CouncilColchester Borough Council14 May 2021View
Jacobs NoiseJacobs Noise18 May 2021View
Place ServicesPlace Services25 May 2021View
Place ServicesPlace Services3 Jun 2021View
Additional Information 04/06/2021 210514_Noise Response.docxAdditional Information 04/06/2021 210514_Noise Response.docx4 Jun 2021View
Strategic ResponseStrategic Response9 Jun 2021View
Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response11 Jun 2021View
Ringway Jacobs Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Ringway Jacobs Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)15 Jun 2021View
Ringway Jacobs Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Ringway Jacobs Add Info Consultation Response (Email)15 Jun 2021View
Sport EnglandSport England1 Jul 2021View
JacobsJacobs5 Jul 2021View
SuDs Team Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)SuDs Team Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)8 Jul 2021View
SuDs Team Add Info Consultation Response (Email)SuDs Team Add Info Consultation Response (Email)8 Jul 2021View
Sport EnglandSport England13 Jul 2021View
Sport England Add Info Consultation ResponseSport England Add Info Consultation Response14 Jul 2021View
Highways - Strategic DevelopmentHighways - Strategic Development14 Jul 2021View
Place Services Add Info Consultation ResponsePlace Services Add Info Consultation Response21 Jul 2021View
Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)22 Jul 2021View
Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Email)22 Jul 2021View
Place Services Add Info (Urban Design) Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Add Info (Urban Design) Consultation Response (Attachment)22 Jul 2021View
Place Services Add Info (Urban Design) Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Add Info (Urban Design) Consultation Response (Email)22 Jul 2021View
Response from Place Services (Urban design) on materialsResponse from Place Services (Urban design) on materials27 Jul 2021View
Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response9 Aug 2021View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response11 Aug 2021View
SUDSSUDS24 Aug 2021View
SUDSSUDS24 Aug 2021View

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