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 situated off Walnut Tree Way, Colchester
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Council source‘Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Scheme for the control of fumes, smells and odours - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ReportReport | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 19 Jan 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 1 Dec 2022 | View |
| Decision Notice CC/COL/34/21Decision Notice CC/COL/34/21 | 7 Dec 2022 | View |
| Screening Opinion CC/COL/32/21Screening Opinion CC/COL/32/21 | 7 Dec 2022 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 7 Dec 2022 | View |
| Kier Response Email - Walnut Tree- Condition 6 Control of fumes, smells and odoursKier Response Email - Walnut Tree- Condition 6 Control of fumes, smells and odours | 13 Jan 2023 | View |
| Kitchen LayoutKitchen Layout | 1 Dec 2022 | View |
| Kitchen LayoutKitchen Layout | 1 Dec 2022 | View |
| Additional Information 05/01/2023 Agent EmailAdditional Information 05/01/2023 Agent Email | 5 Jan 2023 | View |
| Additional Information 05/01/2023 Walnut Tree Odour assessmentAdditional Information 05/01/2023 Walnut Tree Odour assessment | 5 Jan 2023 | View |
| Environmental Health Department - Colchester Borough CouncilEnvironmental Health Department - Colchester Borough Council | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| EMAQ risk assessment (6)EMAQ risk assessment (6) | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Colchester Borough Council Environmental Health DepartmentColchester Borough Council Environmental Health Department | 5 Jan 2023 | View |
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