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 between the A120 and A133, to the east of Colchester and west of Elmstead Market
Land between the A120 and A133, to the east of Colchester and west of Elmstead Market
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Details pursuant to Condition 11 – Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement for planning application ref: CC/TEN/31/21 (New link road between the existing A120 and A133)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 8 Apr 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 15 Nov 2024 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 15 Nov 2024 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method StatementArboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement | 15 Nov 2024 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 8 Apr 2025 | View |
| Colchester City CouncilColchester City Council | 6 Jan 2025 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 17 Jan 2025 | View |
| CC/TEN/31/21 Decision NoticeCC/TEN/31/21 Decision Notice | 5 Dec 2024 | View |
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