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
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Council sourceEIA Scoping Opinion Request for a new link road between the A120 and A133 comprising dual two-lane carriageway; at grade junction connecting the proposed link road to the A133; two potential intermediate roundabout locations giving access between Allen’s Farm and the Garden Community development, and Tye Road (NW) and the Garden Community development; an underpass for future proposed Rapid Transit System and a diverted public right of way (PRoW); one grade separated dumbbell junction (two roundabouts linked by a single bridge) connecting the link road to the A120; new access road to Colchester Waste Transfer Station north west of the proposed A120 junction; and new two-way access to an existing petrol station west of the proposed A120 junction
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping OpinionScoping Opinion | 16 Sept 2020 | View |
| EIA Scoping RequestEIA Scoping Request | 5 Aug 2020 | View |
| Public Health EnglandPublic Health England | 5 Aug 2020 | View |
| Natural EnglandNatural England | 12 Aug 2020 | View |
| LLFALLFA | 17 Aug 2020 | View |
| North East Essex Clinical Commissioning GroupNorth East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group | 17 Aug 2020 | View |
| Tendring District CouncilTendring District Council | 21 Aug 2020 | View |
| Colchester Borough Council EHOColchester Borough Council EHO | 24 Aug 2020 | View |
| Highways EnglandHighways England | 25 Aug 2020 | View |
| Historic EnglandHistoric England | 25 Aug 2020 | View |
| Elmstead Parish CouncilElmstead Parish Council | 25 Aug 2020 | View |
| Jacobs (Air Quality)Jacobs (Air Quality) | 26 Aug 2020 | View |
| Jacobs (Lighting)Jacobs (Lighting) | 27 Aug 2020 | View |
| Colchester Borough CouncilColchester Borough Council | 28 Aug 2020 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 2 Sept 2020 | View |
| Wivenhoe Town CouncilWivenhoe Town Council | 3 Sept 2020 | View |
| Highways - Strategic DevelopmentHighways - Strategic Development | 24 Nov 2020 | View |
| Environment Agency Consultation ChecklistEnvironment Agency Consultation Checklist | 4 Aug 2020 | View |
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