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 to the east of Buttleys Lane, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1SH
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Council sourceContinuation of development of an all-through school (primary, secondary and sixth form); sports hall; formal and informal hard and soft play areas/pitches; new vehicular and pedestrian accesses; vehicle drop-off and parking areas; landscaping and other associated infrastructure and works without compliance with conditions as previously attached to application ref: CC/UTT/90/20, to facilitate the physical separation of the primary school from the secondary school and sixth form; an increase in floor area of the school buildings; relocation and increased height of the sports centre building; realignment of the MUGA; the re-location of the substation; and an increased offset to the northern boundary to accommodate a drainage ditch
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Reg 29 + 30 StatementReg 29 + 30 Statement | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Committee ReportCommittee Report | 11 Dec 2025 | View |
| Committee AddendumCommittee Addendum | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| Draft Committee Minutes CC/UTT/58/25 December 2025Draft Committee Minutes CC/UTT/58/25 December 2025 | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Energy StatementEnergy Statement | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Transport Assessment (Part 1)Transport Assessment (Part 1) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Transport Assessment (Part 2)Transport Assessment (Part 2) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Heritage StatementHeritage Statement | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural Report, Impact Assessment and Method StatementArboricultural Report, Impact Assessment and Method Statement | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy (Part 1)Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy (Part 1) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy (Part 2)Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy (Part 2) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentNoise Impact Assessment | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment - Appendix ANoise Impact Assessment - Appendix A | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment - Appendix BNoise Impact Assessment - Appendix B | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment - Appendix CNoise Impact Assessment - Appendix C | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Ground Investigation Factual Report (Part 1)Ground Investigation Factual Report (Part 1) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Investigation Factual Report (Part 2)Ground Investigation Factual Report (Part 2) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Investigation Factual Report (Part 4)Ground Investigation Factual Report (Part 4) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Investigation Factual Report (Part 3)Ground Investigation Factual Report (Part 3) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Phase 2 Site Appraisal ReportPhase 2 Site Appraisal Report | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| ECC Biodiversity ChecklistECC Biodiversity Checklist | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementStatement of Community Involvement | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement | 25 Sept 2025 | View |
| External MaterialsExternal Materials | 25 Sept 2025 | View |
| Applicant/Agent comments to UDC consultationApplicant/Agent comments to UDC consultation | 17 Oct 2025 | View |
| Applicant/Agent comments to Sport England consultationApplicant/Agent comments to Sport England consultation | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sports Hall Community Plan 1Sports Hall Community Plan 1 | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sports Hall Ground Floor Plan (inc. Lux and Flooring)Sports Hall Ground Floor Plan (inc. Lux and Flooring) | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sports Hall Line Marking PlanSports Hall Line Marking Plan | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sports Hall Internal Cricket Net SpecificationSports Hall Internal Cricket Net Specification | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sports Hall Lighting Evaluation AreaSports Hall Lighting Evaluation Area | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sports Hall Lighting Luminaire DataSports Hall Lighting Luminaire Data | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sports Hall Lighting Luminaire SpecificationSports Hall Lighting Luminaire Specification | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sports Hall Lighting LayoutSports Hall Lighting Layout | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| External Sports Provision PlanExternal Sports Provision Plan | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Playing Pitch Feasibility StudyPlaying Pitch Feasibility Study | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Sand Dressed Artificial Grass Pitch SpecificationSand Dressed Artificial Grass Pitch Specification | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Synthetic Pitch Layout and LevelsSynthetic Pitch Layout and Levels | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Synthetic Pitch Drainage DesignSynthetic Pitch Drainage Design | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Synthetic Pitch Works ScheduleSynthetic Pitch Works Schedule | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Extant Permission Approved DrawingsExtant Permission Approved Drawings | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| Transport Assessment AddendumTransport Assessment Addendum | 3 Nov 2025 | View |
| Construction Environmental Management PlanConstruction Environmental Management Plan | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| Landscape and Ecological Management Plan and Biodiversity Enhancement StrategyLandscape and Ecological Management Plan and Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| Statement outlining proposed changes to Conditions 13-19 of CC/UTT/90/20Statement outlining proposed changes to Conditions 13-19 of CC/UTT/90/20 | 13 Nov 2025 | View |
| Additional/Revised information cover letter including response to Place Services (Ecology) consultationAdditional/Revised information cover letter including response to Place Services (Ecology) consultation | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Condition WordingProposed Condition Wording | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Memorandum of Understanding re: 30mph speed limitMemorandum of Understanding re: 30mph speed limit | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Email from applicant/agent with additional highway informationEmail from applicant/agent with additional highway information | 17 Nov 2025 | View |
| School Travel PlanSchool Travel Plan | 17 Nov 2025 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| Lighting PlansLighting Plans | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| Highway Works - General Arrangement Plan Sheet 1/2Highway Works - General Arrangement Plan Sheet 1/2 | 13 Nov 2025 | View |
| Highway Works - General Arrangement Plan Sheet 2/2Highway Works - General Arrangement Plan Sheet 2/2 | 13 Nov 2025 | View |
| Soft Informal Application: Proposed MTP amendments and visibility splaysSoft Informal Application: Proposed MTP amendments and visibility splays | 17 Nov 2025 | View |
| Soft Informal Application: Proposed MTP amendments and visibility splaysSoft Informal Application: Proposed MTP amendments and visibility splays | 17 Nov 2025 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Whole Site PlanWhole Site Plan | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Soft Landscaping PlanSoft Landscaping Plan | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Access & Security StrategyAccess & Security Strategy | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Circulation StrategyCirculation Strategy | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Green Infrastructure - General ArrangementGreen Infrastructure - General Arrangement | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Site Sections - Sheet 1Site Sections - Sheet 1 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Site Sections - Sheet 2Site Sections - Sheet 2 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L00GA Floor Plan L00 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L01GA Floor Plan L01 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan RFGA Floor Plan RF | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L00 Part AGA Floor Plan L00 Part A | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L00 Part BGA Floor Plan L00 Part B | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L01 Part AGA Floor Plan L01 Part A | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L01 Part BGA Floor Plan L01 Part B | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L02 Part AGA Floor Plan L02 Part A | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L02 Part BGA Floor Plan L02 Part B | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Roof Plan Part AGA Roof Plan Part A | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Roof Plan Part BGA Roof Plan Part B | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L00GA Floor Plan L00 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan RFGA Floor Plan RF | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA ElevationsGA Elevations | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 1GA Elevations Sheet 1 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 2GA Elevations Sheet 2 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 1GA Elevations Sheet 1 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA External Sports Provision - Sheet 1GA External Sports Provision - Sheet 1 | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Details of South Fields and GatesDetails of South Fields and Gates | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Whole Site Plan and S278 WorksWhole Site Plan and S278 Works | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Environmental Statement_RedactedEnvironmental Statement_Redacted | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Non Technical SummaryEnvironmental Statement - Non Technical Summary | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 1.1 School Application BoundaryAppendix 1.1 School Application Boundary | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 1.2 Field Application BoundaryAppendix 1.2 Field Application Boundary | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 1.3 Scoping OpinionAppendix 1.3 Scoping Opinion | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 3.1 Location of ES InformationAppendix 3.1 Location of ES Information | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 3.2 Place Services consultation to Scoping RequestAppendix 3.2 Place Services consultation to Scoping Request | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 6.1 Figure 1: UK Habitat Classification Survey ResultsAppendix 6.1 Figure 1: UK Habitat Classification Survey Results | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 6.2 Figure 2: HSI Survey ResultsAppendix 6.2 Figure 2: HSI Survey Results | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 6.3 Habitat SurveyAppendix 6.3 Habitat Survey | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 6.4 Biodiversity Gain AssessmentAppendix 6.4 Biodiversity Gain Assessment | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 6.5 Biodiversity Gain Condition AssessmentAppendix 6.5 Biodiversity Gain Condition Assessment | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 8.1 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - MethodologyAppendix 8.1 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - Methodology | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 8.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - PlansAppendix 8.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - Plans | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Appendix 8.3 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - ViewpointsAppendix 8.3 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - Viewpoints | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Updated ES Non Technical Summary fo Ecology and BiodiversityUpdated ES Non Technical Summary fo Ecology and Biodiversity | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| Ecology Technical AppendiciesEcology Technical Appendicies | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| Updated Ecology and Biodiversity Chapter of ES_RedactedUpdated Ecology and Biodiversity Chapter of ES_Redacted | 8 Dec 2025 | View |
| Proposed Condition WordingProposed Condition Wording | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Design and Access Statement (Part 1)Design and Access Statement (Part 1) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Design and Access Statement (Part 2)Design and Access Statement (Part 2) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| External MaterialsExternal Materials | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| School Travel PlanSchool Travel Plan | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Landscape and Ecological Management Plan and Biodiversity Enhancement StrategyLandscape and Ecological Management Plan and Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Construction Environmental Mangement PlanConstruction Environmental Mangement Plan | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 15 Oct 2025 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 17 Nov 2025 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Whole Site PlanWhole Site Plan | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Soft Landscaping PlanSoft Landscaping Plan | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Access & Security StrategyAccess & Security Strategy | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Circulation StrategyCirculation Strategy | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Green Infrastructure - General ArrangementGreen Infrastructure - General Arrangement | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| External Sports Provision - General ArrangementExternal Sports Provision - General Arrangement | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| 3G Pitch - General Arrangement3G Pitch - General Arrangement | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L00GA Floor Plan L00 | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Site Sections - Sheet 1Site Sections - Sheet 1 | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L01GA Floor Plan L01 | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Site Sections - Sheet 2Site Sections - Sheet 2 | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan RFGA Floor Plan RF | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L00 Part AGA Floor Plan L00 Part A | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L00 Part BGA Floor Plan L00 Part B | 4 Aug 2025 | View |
| GA ElevationsGA Elevations | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L01 Part AGA Floor Plan L01 Part A | 4 Aug 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L01 Part BGA Floor Plan L01 Part B | 4 Aug 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L02 Part AGA Floor Plan L02 Part A | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L02 Part BGA Floor Plan L02 Part B | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Roof Plan Part AGA Roof Plan Part A | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Roof Plan Part BGA Roof Plan Part B | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan L00GA Floor Plan L00 | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 1GA Elevations Sheet 1 | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor Plan RFGA Floor Plan RF | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 2GA Elevations Sheet 2 | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 1GA Elevations Sheet 1 | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA ElevationsGA Elevations | 25 Sept 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 1GA Elevations Sheet 1 | 25 Sept 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 2GA Elevations Sheet 2 | 25 Sept 2025 | View |
| GA Elevations Sheet 1GA Elevations Sheet 1 | 25 Sept 2025 | View |
| Updated Ecology and Biodiversity Chapter of ES_RedactedUpdated Ecology and Biodiversity Chapter of ES_Redacted | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Press Advert for DecisionPress Advert for Decision | 23 Dec 2025 | View |
| UK Power NetworksUK Power Networks | 21 Aug 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - LetterUK Power Networks - Letter | 26 Aug 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - PlansUK Power Networks - Plans | 26 Aug 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - SupplementalsUK Power Networks - Supplementals | 26 Aug 2025 | View |
| Affinity WaterAffinity Water | 22 Aug 2025 | View |
| Cadent GasCadent Gas | 26 Aug 2025 | View |
| Cadent Gas - PlansCadent Gas - Plans | 26 Aug 2025 | View |
| National HighwaysNational Highways | 4 Sept 2025 | View |
| Anglian WaterAnglian Water | 4 Sept 2025 | View |
| Cadent GasCadent Gas | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| Essex Fire & RescueEssex Fire & Rescue | 10 Sept 2025 | View |
| Sport EnglandSport England | 16 Sept 2025 | View |
| Uttlesford District CouncilUttlesford District Council | 17 Sept 2025 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| Place Services Draft Consultation ResponsePlace Services Draft Consultation Response | 3 Nov 2025 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 13 Nov 2025 | View |
| Sport EnglandSport England | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Sport EnglandSport England | 16 Dec 2025 | View |
| Place Services: EcologyPlace Services: Ecology | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
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