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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The Plume School Fambridge Road Maldon Essex CM9 6AB
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Council sourceProposed new sports hall and three-storey science block, with associated demolition, landscaping and car parking provision, Air Source Heat Pump, cycle store and resurfaced hardcourt, new pedestrian access off Fambridge Road and ancillary works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 14 Oct 2024 | View |
| Revised Application FormRevised Application Form | 5 Sept 2024 | View |
| Bat surveysBat surveys | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Tree survey scheduleTree survey schedule | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Tree constraints planTree constraints plan | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Land contamination assessmentLand contamination assessment | 31 Jul 2024 | View |
| Economic statementEconomic statement | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| FRA and Drainage Strategy (Part superseded)FRA and Drainage Strategy (Part superseded) | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Plume Academy- Community Use LetterPlume Academy- Community Use Letter | 31 Jul 2024 | View |
| JBA20-294_ECO06_Updated Bat Survey Report of The Plume Academy, Maldon (2024)JBA20-294_ECO06_Updated Bat Survey Report of The Plume Academy, Maldon (2024) | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Landscaping layout plan 1 of 2Landscaping layout plan 1 of 2 | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Landscaping layout plan 2 of 2Landscaping layout plan 2 of 2 | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Existing and proposed summer pitch layoutExisting and proposed summer pitch layout | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed winter pitch layoutProposed winter pitch layout | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Lighting drawingsLighting drawings | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Demolition planDemolition plan | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Sports hall ground floor planSports hall ground floor plan | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Sports hall first floor planSports hall first floor plan | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Sports hall Roof Plan - ProposedSports hall Roof Plan - Proposed | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Sports hall Elevation (Front) - ProposedSports hall Elevation (Front) - Proposed | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| IsometricsIsometrics | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Sports Hall Proposed SectionsSports Hall Proposed Sections | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Sports Hall Proposed SectionsSports Hall Proposed Sections | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Statement to Accompany BNGStatement to Accompany BNG | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| JBA_20_294_ECO03_Ecological Walkover Survey_The Plume Academy, Fambridge Rd_Rev AJBA_20_294_ECO03_Ecological Walkover Survey_The Plume Academy, Fambridge Rd_Rev A | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| JBA20-294_ECO01_Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of The Plume Academy - Fambridge Rd, Maldon_RevAJBA20-294_ECO01_Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of The Plume Academy - Fambridge Rd, Maldon_RevA | 31 Jul 2024 | View |
| Plume- Design and Access Statement Fambridge RoadPlume- Design and Access Statement Fambridge Road | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain AssessmentBiodiversity Net Gain Assessment | 1 Aug 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-XX-XX-T-L-0601 S3 P02 Outline Landscape Specification2170-WWA-XX-XX-T-L-0601 S3 P02 Outline Landscape Specification | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity checklist FambridgeBiodiversity checklist Fambridge | 1 Aug 2024 | View |
| Plume Academy Planning Statement amendedPlume Academy Planning Statement amended | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| Plume Academy ECC covering letter amendedPlume Academy ECC covering letter amended | 1 Aug 2024 | View |
| Heritage Impact AssessmentHeritage Impact Assessment | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| Transport Assessment - Final - Plume Academy March 2024Transport Assessment - Final - Plume Academy March 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| Bat Survey Report of The Plume Academy MaldonBat Survey Report of The Plume Academy Maldon | 23 Aug 2024 | View |
| Additional Information 27/08/2024 Plume TA response for HighwaysAdditional Information 27/08/2024 Plume TA response for Highways | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Additional Information 27/08/2024 RS-1811-01,02-GEO-R0-RS-1811-02-GEO-R0Additional Information 27/08/2024 RS-1811-01,02-GEO-R0-RS-1811-02-GEO-R0 | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Ecology Response Aug 2024Ecology Response Aug 2024 | 3 Sept 2024 | View |
| 09/09/2024 Additional Information Interim School Travel Plan - Final - Plume Academy Sept 202409/09/2024 Additional Information Interim School Travel Plan - Final - Plume Academy Sept 2024 | 9 Sept 2024 | View |
| SHE-0049-1500-2000-1500_Design_DrawingSHE-0049-1500-2000-1500_Design_Drawing | 9 Sept 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-CA-C-6910_Plume Academy SW Network_S4PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-CA-C-6910_Plume Academy SW Network_S4 | 9 Sept 2024 | View |
| 09/09/2024 Additional Information Arboricultural Impact Assessment09/09/2024 Additional Information Arboricultural Impact Assessment | 9 Sept 2024 | View |
| Fambridge Road - Urban Design and Landscape Response 12.09.24Fambridge Road - Urban Design and Landscape Response 12.09.24 | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-00-XX-SP-L-0601-S4 P03 Soft Landscape Specification2170-WWA-00-XX-SP-L-0601-S4 P03 Soft Landscape Specification | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-00-XX-T-L-0602-S4-P02 Landscape Managment Plan2170-WWA-00-XX-T-L-0602-S4-P02 Landscape Managment Plan | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| Memorandum of Understanding - ECCMemorandum of Understanding - ECC | 8 Oct 2024 | View |
| Memorandum of Understanding - PlumeMemorandum of Understanding - Plume | 8 Oct 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-03-00-DR-A-2500 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 00PLMEFR-IWD-03-00-DR-A-2500 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 00 | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0110-BB103 Existing Areas at Fambridge Road2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0110-BB103 Existing Areas at Fambridge Road | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2400 - Fambridge Road - Site Location PlanPLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2400 - Fambridge Road - Site Location Plan | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-03-02-DR-A-2502 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 02PLMEFR-IWD-03-02-DR-A-2502 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 02 | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-03-01-DR-A-2501 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 01PLMEFR-IWD-03-01-DR-A-2501 - Science - Proposed GA Plan - Level 01 | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-XX-XX-DR-A-1100 - Fambridge Road - Existing Site PlanPLMEFR-IWD-XX-XX-DR-A-1100 - Fambridge Road - Existing Site Plan | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0101-S4-P07 Fambridge Rd Landscape Proposals2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0101-S4-P07 Fambridge Rd Landscape Proposals | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0111-BB103 Proposed Areas At Fambridge Road2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0111-BB103 Proposed Areas At Fambridge Road | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0107-Fambridge Rd Existing Winter Pitch Layout2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0107-Fambridge Rd Existing Winter Pitch Layout | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-03-ZZ-DR-A-2504 - Science - Proposed ElevationsPLMEFR-IWD-03-ZZ-DR-A-2504 - Science - Proposed Elevations | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-03-XX-DR-A-2505 - Science - Sections A-A & B-BPLMEFR-IWD-03-XX-DR-A-2505 - Science - Sections A-A & B-B | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-02-ZZ-DR-A-2060 - Sports Hall VisualsPLMEFR-IWD-02-ZZ-DR-A-2060 - Sports Hall Visuals | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-03-RF-DR-A-2503-Proposed Roof PlanPLMEFR-IWD-03-RF-DR-A-2503-Proposed Roof Plan | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-03-XX-DR-A-2150-Science Block VisualsPLMEFR-IWD-03-XX-DR-A-2150-Science Block Visuals | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0301-S4-P06 Fambridge Rd Soft Landscape Strategy2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0301-S4-P06 Fambridge Rd Soft Landscape Strategy | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| 09/09/2024 Additional Information PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6001-P04_Proposed Drainage Layout09/09/2024 Additional Information PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6001-P04_Proposed Drainage Layout | 9 Sept 2024 | View |
| 09/09/2024 Additional Information PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6004-P04_Drainage Construction Details_Sheet 209/09/2024 Additional Information PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6004-P04_Drainage Construction Details_Sheet 2 | 9 Sept 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0305-S4-P01 Grass Wildflower Planting2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0305-S4-P01 Grass Wildflower Planting | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6011-P2_External Works Construction DetailsPLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6011-P2_External Works Construction Details | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6010-P2_External Works LayoutPLMEFR-IWD-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-6010-P2_External Works Layout | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0303-S4-P01 Planting Plan 1-2 (West)2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0303-S4-P01 Planting Plan 1-2 (West) | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0304-S4-P01 Planting Plan 2-2 (East)2170-WWA-LS-ZZ-D-L-0304-S4-P01 Planting Plan 2-2 (East) | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| 2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0501-S4-P01 Soft Landscape Details2170-WWA-LS-XX-D-L-0501-S4-P01 Soft Landscape Details | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| PLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2401 - Fambridge Road Site Ecological Enhancements PlanPLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2401 - Fambridge Road Site Ecological Enhancements Plan | 25 Sept 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Travel PlanSUPERSEDED Travel Plan | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED ApplicationForm Fambridge Road amended July 2024SUPERSEDED ApplicationForm Fambridge Road amended July 2024 | 1 Aug 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED JBA 20 294 AIA AR01 Issue ASUPERSEDED JBA 20 294 AIA AR01 Issue A | 1 Aug 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Revised Application FormSUPERSEDED Revised Application Form | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED PLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2401 - Fambridge Road Site Ecological Enhancement PlanSUPERSEDED PLMEFR-IWD-02-XX-DR-A-2401 - Fambridge Road Site Ecological Enhancement Plan | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 23 Jul 2024 | View |
| Essex Fire & Rescue - South East Consultation ResponseEssex Fire & Rescue - South East Consultation Response | 2 Aug 2024 | View |
| Plant Enquiry Team Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiry Team Consultation Response | 6 Aug 2024 | View |
| Thames Water Consultation ResponseThames Water Consultation Response | 7 Aug 2024 | View |
| Plant Enquiries Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiries Consultation Response | 12 Aug 2024 | View |
| Maldon Town Council Consultation ResponseMaldon Town Council Consultation Response | 13 Aug 2024 | View |
| Sport England Consultation ResponseSport England Consultation Response | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| GTC Plant EnquiryGTC Plant Enquiry | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| Digdat pipelineDigdat pipeline | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| LinesearchbeforeyoudigLinesearchbeforeyoudig | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| Cadent GasCadent Gas | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| Cadent GasCadent Gas | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas comments - 3WWX_34388710Cadent Gas comments - 3WWX_34388710 | 22 Aug 2024 | View |
| Map of the gas plan - EA_34388710Map of the gas plan - EA_34388710 | 22 Aug 2024 | View |
| SSW22_vMar23_Specification-for-Safe-Working-in-the-Vicinity-of-Cadent-AssetsSSW22_vMar23_Specification-for-Safe-Working-in-the-Vicinity-of-Cadent-Assets | 22 Aug 2024 | View |
| Maldon District Council Consultation ResponseMaldon District Council Consultation Response | 23 Aug 2024 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 23 Aug 2024 | View |
| Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| HSE AdviceHSE Advice | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| OS_Plume School_PMN_923773OS_Plume School_PMN_923773 | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| SudsSuds | 4 Sept 2024 | View |
| Superseded SuDS TeamSuperseded SuDS Team | 12 Sept 2024 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 18 Sept 2024 | View |
| SUDSSUDS | 24 Sept 2024 | View |
| SuDS Team Consultation ResponseSuDS Team Consultation Response | 25 Sept 2024 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 26 Sept 2024 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 27 Sept 2024 | View |
| Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response | 1 Oct 2024 | View |
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