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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'Lakelands Primary School', Land off Wagtail Mews, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AL
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Council sourceErection of 2-storey Primary School to accommodate 420 pupils (2-Form Entry), including outdoor play space, all-weather playing pitch, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 30 Sept 2019 | View |
| Committee Report CC/COL/35/19 September 2019Committee Report CC/COL/35/19 September 2019 | 25 Sept 2019 | View |
| Committee Addendum September 2019Committee Addendum September 2019 | 27 Sept 2019 | View |
| Committee Minutes September 2019Committee Minutes September 2019 | 18 Oct 2019 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Fee CalculationFee Calculation | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Summary of attachmentsSummary of attachments | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Biodiversity Toolkit ValidationBiodiversity Toolkit Validation | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Climate Based Daylight ModellingClimate Based Daylight Modelling | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 17 Jun 2019 | View |
| Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Framework Travel PlanFramework Travel Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Transport StatementTransport Statement | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Noise SurveyNoise Survey | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Foul and Utilities AssessmentFoul and Utilities Assessment | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Applicant confirmation that AGP will not be litApplicant confirmation that AGP will not be lit | 12 Sept 2019 | View |
| Lakelands School Parking RestrictionsLakelands School Parking Restrictions | 12 Sept 2019 | View |
| 118216-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-A-2015-P4-Relationship to Western Boundary P118216-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-A-2015-P4-Relationship to Western Boundary P | 12 Sept 2019 | View |
| info in support of the applicationinfo in support of the application | 12 Sept 2019 | View |
| Parking and surrounding roadsParking and surrounding roads | 16 Sept 2019 | View |
| External Lighting Position PlanExternal Lighting Position Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed SectionsProposed Sections | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanProposed First Floor Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanProposed Ground Floor Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed MaterialsProposed Materials | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Drainage PlanDrainage Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Drainage DetailsDrainage Details | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanProposed Roof Plan | 13 Sept 2019 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 13 Sept 2019 | View |
| Practical Ecology AppraisalPractical Ecology Appraisal | 17 Jul 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Cinder Coal White - MaterialAdditional Information - Cinder Coal White - Material | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Cinder Grey - MaterialAdditional Information - Cinder Grey - Material | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Meteor - MaterialAdditional Information - Meteor - Material | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Vega - MaterialAdditional Information - Vega - Material | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Vehicle Trip DataAdditional Information - Vehicle Trip Data | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Cover LetterAdditional Information - Cover Letter | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Updated Ecological ReportAdditional Information - Updated Ecological Report | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Email Cover LetterAdditional Information - Email Cover Letter | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Health Impact Assessment - Lakelands Primary 14.08.19docxHealth Impact Assessment - Lakelands Primary 14.08.19docx | 15 Aug 2019 | View |
| Acoustic Design Response (13-08-19)Acoustic Design Response (13-08-19) | 15 Aug 2019 | View |
| Further info in support of the application - NoiseFurther info in support of the application - Noise | 4 Sept 2019 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 16 Sept 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Proposed ElevationsAdditional Information - Proposed Elevations | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Elevational Material DetailAdditional Information - Elevational Material Detail | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Main Entrance PerspectiveAdditional Information - Main Entrance Perspective | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Cropped Main Entrance PerspectiveAdditional Information - Cropped Main Entrance Perspective | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Proposed Structure PlantingAdditional Information - Proposed Structure Planting | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Fence and Gate ProposalsAdditional Information - Fence and Gate Proposals | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Landscape ProposalsAdditional Information - Landscape Proposals | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - External Areas AssessmentAdditional Information - External Areas Assessment | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Section Details through BoundaryAdditional Information - Section Details through Boundary | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Illustrative Section through PlantAdditional Information - Illustrative Section through Plant | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Illustrative Section through PlantAdditional Information - Illustrative Section through Plant | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Construction Management PlanSUPERSEDED Construction Management Plan | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Health Impact AssessmentSUPERSEDED Health Impact Assessment | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Proposed Block PlanSUPERSEDED Proposed Block Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Location PlanSUPERSEDED Location Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Main Entrance PerspectiveSUPERSEDED Main Entrance Perspective | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Fence and Gate ProposalsSUPERSEDED Fence and Gate Proposals | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape ProposalsSUPERSEDED Landscape Proposals | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED External Areas AssessmentSUPERSEDED External Areas Assessment | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Superseded Proposed Structure PlantingSuperseded Proposed Structure Planting | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Proposed ElevationsSUPERSEDED Proposed Elevations | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Superseded Proposed Roof PlanSuperseded Proposed Roof Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Additional Information - Relationship to Western Boundary PropertiesSUPERSEDED Additional Information - Relationship to Western Boundary Properties | 13 Aug 2019 | View |
| Colchester EnvironmentColchester Environment | 24 Jun 2019 | View |
| TATATATA | 24 Jun 2019 | View |
| Verizon Consultation ResponseVerizon Consultation Response | 24 Jun 2019 | View |
| EnergeticsEnergetics | 25 Jun 2019 | View |
| SudsSuds | 25 Jun 2019 | View |
| InstalcomInstalcom | 28 Jun 2019 | View |
| Sport EnglandSport England | 2 Jul 2019 | View |
| BT ResponseBT Response | 4 Jul 2019 | View |
| Stanway Parish Council 08/07/19 consultation responseStanway Parish Council 08/07/19 consultation response | 8 Jul 2019 | View |
| Jacobs (Noise) 09/07/19 consultation responseJacobs (Noise) 09/07/19 consultation response | 9 Jul 2019 | View |
| Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response | 16 Jul 2019 | View |
| Jacobs (Lighting) 16/07/19 consultation responseJacobs (Lighting) 16/07/19 consultation response | 16 Jul 2019 | View |
| Welbeing and Public Health Consultation ResponseWelbeing and Public Health Consultation Response | 16 Jul 2019 | View |
| Colchester Borough Landscape ResponseColchester Borough Landscape Response | 17 Jul 2019 | View |
| Jacobs (Air Quality) 18/07/19 consultation responseJacobs (Air Quality) 18/07/19 consultation response | 18 Jul 2019 | View |
| Colchester Borough Urban Design ResponseColchester Borough Urban Design Response | 19 Jul 2019 | View |
| Essex PoliceEssex Police | 25 Jul 2019 | View |
| Jacobs LightingJacobs Lighting | 8 Aug 2019 | View |
| Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response | 12 Aug 2019 | View |
| Lead Local Flood Authority - SUDS Team Consultation Response (Attachment)Lead Local Flood Authority - SUDS Team Consultation Response (Attachment) | 14 Aug 2019 | View |
| Lead Local Flood Authority - SUDS Team Consultation Response (Email)Lead Local Flood Authority - SUDS Team Consultation Response (Email) | 14 Aug 2019 | View |
| Highways Strategic Development 16/08/19 consultation responseHighways Strategic Development 16/08/19 consultation response | 16 Aug 2019 | View |
| Jacobs - Air Quality Consultation ResponseJacobs - Air Quality Consultation Response | 22 Aug 2019 | View |
| 19/08/19 email from Cllr Kevin Bentley19/08/19 email from Cllr Kevin Bentley | 23 Aug 2019 | View |
| Sport England ResponseSport England Response | 27 Aug 2019 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 29 Aug 2019 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Noise) 30/08/19 additional commentsRingway Jacobs (Noise) 30/08/19 additional comments | 30 Aug 2019 | View |
| Jacobs (Noise) 04/09/19 consultation responseJacobs (Noise) 04/09/19 consultation response | 4 Sept 2019 | View |
| Jacobs Air QualityJacobs Air Quality | 4 Sept 2019 | View |
| Consultation response from Colchester BC - Planning DepartmentConsultation response from Colchester BC - Planning Department | 11 Sept 2019 | View |
| Consultation response Colchester BC - Envriomental Health DepartmentConsultation response Colchester BC - Envriomental Health Department | 11 Sept 2019 | View |
| Consultation response from Place Services (Trees)Consultation response from Place Services (Trees) | 11 Sept 2019 | View |
| Colchester Borough ResponseColchester Borough Response | 12 Sept 2019 | View |
| Jacobs Air QualityJacobs Air Quality | 18 Sept 2019 | View |
| SUDs ResponseSUDs Response | 18 Sept 2019 | View |
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