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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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 3 – Fixed plant noise - CC/COL/34/21: 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
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 13 Dec 2022 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 9 Dec 2022 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 9 Dec 2022 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 9 Dec 2022 | View |
| Decision Notice - CC/COL/34/21Decision Notice - CC/COL/34/21 | 13 Dec 2022 | View |
| Screening Opinion CC/COL/34/21/SOScreening Opinion CC/COL/34/21/SO | 13 Dec 2022 | View |
| Plant noise impact assessmentPlant noise impact assessment | 13 Dec 2022 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
| Colchester Borough/City Council - Environmental Health Department Consultation ResponseColchester Borough/City Council - Environmental Health Department Consultation Response | 14 Dec 2022 | View |
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