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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Essex County Council Waste Transfer Station, Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1LW
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 14 (Lighting Strategy) attached to planning permission ref: CC/UTT/36/22 (Change of use from a Waste Transfer Station to a Highway Depot)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 11 Sept 2023 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 19 Jun 2023 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 15 Jun 2023 | View |
| Lighting StrategyLighting Strategy | 19 Jun 2023 | View |
| Noise Management PlanNoise Management Plan | 15 Jun 2023 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 19 Jun 2023 | View |
| Decision Notice - CC/UTT/36/22Decision Notice - CC/UTT/36/22 | 19 Jun 2023 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 11 Sept 2023 | View |
| Uttlesford District EHOUttlesford District EHO | 29 Jun 2023 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 5 Sept 2023 | View |
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