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, Essex
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Council sourceScreening Opinion for 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix 1Appendix 1 | 15 Apr 2021 | View |
| Landscape strategy and maintenanceLandscape strategy and maintenance | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Tier 1 Contamination Risk AssessmentTier 1 Contamination Risk Assessment | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Acoustic strategy reportAcoustic strategy report | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Biodiversity Validation ChecklistBiodiversity Validation Checklist | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Tree survey/AIA/Outline Method StatementTree survey/AIA/Outline Method Statement | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Archaeological Written Scheme of InvestigationArchaeological Written Scheme of Investigation | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Archaeological Desk Based AssessmentArchaeological Desk Based Assessment | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Construction Environmental Management PlanConstruction Environmental Management Plan | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Travel planTravel plan | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Transport StatementTransport Statement | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Flood risk assessmentFlood risk assessment | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Design & access statementDesign & access statement | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Health Impact AssessmentHealth Impact Assessment | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Statement of community involvementStatement of community involvement | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Planning statementPlanning statement | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| KIER-WWA-ZZ-XX-DR-L-0109-MUGA Layout P01.pdfKIER-WWA-ZZ-XX-DR-L-0109-MUGA Layout P01.pdf | 13 Apr 2021 | View |
| 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.docx | 13 Apr 2021 | View |
| WTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0010_EXISTING SITE LAYOUT.pdfWTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0010_EXISTING SITE LAYOUT.pdf | 13 Apr 2021 | View |
| WTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0100_LOCATION PLAN_P04.pdfWTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0100_LOCATION PLAN_P04.pdf | 14 Apr 2021 | View |
| WTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0101_SITE LAYOUT_P04.pdfWTPRU-FSA-XX-XX-DR-A-0101_SITE LAYOUT_P04.pdf | 14 Apr 2021 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplicationFormRedacted.pdf | 14 Apr 2021 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Appraisal_Redacted.pdfPreliminary Ecological Appraisal_Redacted.pdf | 20 Apr 2021 | View |
| Acoustic Noise Impact Assessment_Redacted.pdfAcoustic Noise Impact Assessment_Redacted.pdf | 20 Apr 2021 | View |
| Drainage Strategy_Redacted.pdfDrainage Strategy_Redacted.pdf | 20 Apr 2021 | View |
| Tier 2 Geoenvironmental Assessment(1)_Redacted.pdfTier 2 Geoenvironmental Assessment(1)_Redacted.pdf | 20 Apr 2021 | View |
| Landscaping details - Measured AreasLandscaping details - Measured Areas | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Access and circulation planAccess and circulation plan | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Landscape layout planLandscape layout plan | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Landscape materials and fencing planLandscape materials and fencing plan | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Landscape plantingLandscape planting | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Tree protection planTree protection plan | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Landscape Section elevationsLandscape Section elevations | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| External Lighting LayoutExternal Lighting Layout | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Construction Site Logistics PlanConstruction Site Logistics Plan | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Transport Statement Swept Path AnalysisTransport Statement Swept Path Analysis | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Transport Statement Swept Path AnalysisTransport Statement Swept Path Analysis | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Transport Statement Swept Path AnalysisTransport Statement Swept Path Analysis | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Transport Statement Visibility SplayTransport Statement Visibility Splay | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| GA Plan Ground FloorGA Plan Ground Floor | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| GA Plan First FloorGA Plan First Floor | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| GA SectionsGA Sections | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| GA Plan Roof LevelGA Plan Roof Level | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| GA ElevationsGA Elevations | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| 3D Sketch Site Overview3D Sketch Site Overview | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Sports Hall EntranceSports Hall Entrance | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| North ViewNorth View | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Entrance ViewEntrance View | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Rear ViewRear View | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| 3D Sketches Site Context3D Sketches Site Context | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| 3D Sketches Birds Eye Views3D Sketches Birds Eye Views | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| 3D Sketches Proposed Visuals3D Sketches Proposed Visuals | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 14 Apr 2021 | View |
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