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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Clacton Library, 96 Station Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1SF
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Council sourceThe demolition of the existing library building. The construction of a part 3-storey/part 2-storey building to provide a public library and Registration Services, Adult Community Learning (ACL) facility and space for key partners together with space for staff facilities and flexible meetings rooms and associated access, landscaping, servicing and utilities.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 19 Aug 2025 | View |
| Delegated reportDelegated report | 18 Aug 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 16 Dec 2024 | View |
| Heritage statementHeritage statement | 16 Dec 2024 | View |
| Statement of community involvementStatement of community involvement | 16 Dec 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological AssessmentPreliminary Ecological Assessment | 16 Dec 2024 | View |
| Land contamination assessment - Phase 1 desk studyLand contamination assessment - Phase 1 desk study | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Land contamination assessment - Historical maps & aerial photographyLand contamination assessment - Historical maps & aerial photography | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Land contamination assessment - Site sensitivity context mapsLand contamination assessment - Site sensitivity context maps | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Land contamination assessment - MapsLand contamination assessment - Maps | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Land contamination assessment - AppendicesLand contamination assessment - Appendices | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Utilities Assessment 1 of 3Utilities Assessment 1 of 3 | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Utilities Assessment Appendix D Cadent Gas correspodenceUtilities Assessment Appendix D Cadent Gas correspodence | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Utilities Assessment - Cadent Gas mapsUtilities Assessment - Cadent Gas maps | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Utilities Assessment Appendix E - UK Power Networks correspondenceUtilities Assessment Appendix E - UK Power Networks correspondence | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Utilities Assessment 2 of 3Utilities Assessment 2 of 3 | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Utilities Assessment 3 of 3Utilities Assessment 3 of 3 | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Transport assessmentTransport assessment | 17 Dec 2024 | View |
| Outline Construction Management PlanOutline Construction Management Plan | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Health Impact AssessmentHealth Impact Assessment | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Daylight or sunlight assessmentDaylight or sunlight assessment | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| Acoustic Design ReviewAcoustic Design Review | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentArboricultural Impact Assessment | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| Tree Constraints PlanTree Constraints Plan | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Tree scheduleTree schedule | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Landscaping planting strategyLandscaping planting strategy | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Landscaping opportunities and constraintsLandscaping opportunities and constraints | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| Landscaping masterplanLandscaping masterplan | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| Design and access statementDesign and access statement | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| Design and access statementDesign and access statement | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity ChecklistBiodiversity Checklist | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain PlanBiodiversity Net Gain Plan | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Appraisal 3.0Preliminary Ecological Appraisal 3.0 | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric Calculation ToolBiodiversity Metric Calculation Tool | 6 Dec 2024 | View |
| Energy Sustainabilty StatementEnergy Sustainabilty Statement | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| Agent Email - RE: Clacton Library CC/TEN/66/24Agent Email - RE: Clacton Library CC/TEN/66/24 | 30 Jan 2025 | View |
| The location planThe location plan | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Proposed Demolition PlanProposed Demolition Plan | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Site/Block Plan - ExistingSite/Block Plan - Existing | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingFloor Plan - Existing | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingFloor Plan - Existing | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Existing ElevationsExisting Elevations | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Street Scene/Context Plan - ExistingStreet Scene/Context Plan - Existing | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Section - ExistingSection - Existing | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| 2025-02-21_8905 DAS_For Planning Rev B2025-02-21_8905 DAS_For Planning Rev B | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| 62282-RJL-XX-XX-RP-C-0001 C - Stg 3 Drainage Flood Risk-compiled62282-RJL-XX-XX-RP-C-0001 C - Stg 3 Drainage Flood Risk-compiled | 16 Jun 2025 | View |
| PPE-0222809+-+Pre-Planning-ReportPPE-0222809+-+Pre-Planning-Report | 16 Jun 2025 | View |
| Agent Email - Fw CCTEN6624 - Clacton LibraryAgent Email - Fw CCTEN6624 - Clacton Library | 16 Jun 2025 | View |
| 8905_P400_A_Proposed Section A-A8905_P400_A_Proposed Section A-A | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| 8905_P203_A_Proposed Roof Plan8905_P203_A_Proposed Roof Plan | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| 8905_P202_A_Proposed Second Floor Plan8905_P202_A_Proposed Second Floor Plan | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| 8905_P201_A_Proposed First Floor Plan8905_P201_A_Proposed First Floor Plan | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| 8905_P200_A_Proposed Ground Floor Plan8905_P200_A_Proposed Ground Floor Plan | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| 8905_P101_Proposed Street Scenes8905_P101_Proposed Street Scenes | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| 8905_P100_A_Proposed Site Plan8905_P100_A_Proposed Site Plan | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| 8905_P101_A_Proposed Street Scenes8905_P101_A_Proposed Street Scenes | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsProposed Elevations | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| Plant Enquiry Team Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiry Team Consultation Response | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| Plant Enquiries Dept Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiries Dept Consultation Response | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| Digdat LinesearchDigdat Linesearch | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| GTC Plant Enquiry - EmailGTC Plant Enquiry - Email | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| GTC Plant EnquiryGTC Plant Enquiry | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| LSBUD-241223-35785490_RedactedLSBUD-241223-35785490_Redacted | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| Eastern_symbol_guideEastern_symbol_guide | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| UKPN Customer Letter_RedactedUKPN Customer Letter_Redacted | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| UKPN_35785490UKPN_35785490 | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| Excavation+leaflet+DIGGERExcavation+leaflet+DIGGER | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| Email - Cadent Gas - LSBUD Ref 35785490 Your Ref Clacton Library DBYD MP-LP High RiskEmail - Cadent Gas - LSBUD Ref 35785490 Your Ref Clacton Library DBYD MP-LP High Risk | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| 35785490_CadentGas35785490_CadentGas | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| UK Power Networks ResponseUK Power Networks Response | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| Fire & Rescue ResponseFire & Rescue Response | 23 Dec 2024 | View |
| British Pipeline Agency Limited Consultation ResponseBritish Pipeline Agency Limited Consultation Response | 24 Dec 2024 | View |
| Vodafone ResponseVodafone Response | 30 Dec 2024 | View |
| Tendring District CouncilTendring District Council | 6 Jan 2025 | View |
| VerizonVerizon | 6 Jan 2025 | View |
| Anglian Water ResponseAnglian Water Response | 9 Jan 2025 | View |
| Openreach Consultation ResponseOpenreach Consultation Response | 14 Jan 2025 | View |
| Essex Police ResponseEssex Police Response | 24 Jan 2025 | View |
| Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response | 30 Jan 2025 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 3 Feb 2025 | View |
| Place Services EcologyPlace Services Ecology | 3 Feb 2025 | View |
| Consultataion Response - Tendring District Council Environmental Health DepartmentConsultataion Response - Tendring District Council Environmental Health Department | 3 Feb 2025 | View |
| SuDs Team Consultation ResponseSuDs Team Consultation Response | 6 Feb 2025 | View |
| Place Services (Urban Design) Add Info Consultation ResponsePlace Services (Urban Design) Add Info Consultation Response | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| SuDs Team Consultation ResponseSuDs Team Consultation Response | 27 Jun 2025 | View |
| Anglian Water Consultation ResponseAnglian Water Consultation Response | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| SuDs Team Consultation ResponseSuDs Team Consultation Response | 18 Jul 2025 | View |
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