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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 south of Buttleys Lane, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1SH
Land to the south of Buttleys Lane, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1SH
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Change of use to a soft informal and social area, for use in association with the adjacent school, together with the siting of a toilet block, drainage works, access and landscaping
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Sign in to view collected details| 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/59/25 December 2025Draft Committee Minutes CC/UTT/59/25 December 2025 | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| Covering Letter / Planning StatementCovering Letter / Planning Statement | 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 |
| Transport Assessment (Part 1)Transport Assessment (Part 1) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Transport Assessment (Part 2)Transport Assessment (Part 2) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural Report, Impact Assessment and Method StatementArboricultural Report, Impact Assessment and Method Statement | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| Heritage StatementHeritage Statement | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage StrategyFlood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentNoise Impact Assessment | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment (Appendix A)Noise Impact Assessment (Appendix A) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment (Appendix B)Noise Impact Assessment (Appendix B) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment (Appendix C)Noise Impact Assessment (Appendix C) | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Archaeological AssessmentArchaeological Assessment | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Investigation Report (Part 1)Ground Investigation Report (Part 1) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Investigation Report (Part 2)Ground Investigation Report (Part 2) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Investigation Report (Part 3)Ground Investigation Report (Part 3) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Investigation Report (Part 4)Ground Investigation Report (Part 4) | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| ECC Biodivesity ChecklistECC Biodivesity Checklist | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementStatement of Community Involvement | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Additional information re: proposed use 'soft informal and social area'Additional information re: proposed use 'soft informal and social area' | 26 Aug 2025 | View |
| Applicant/Agent comments to UDC consultation replyApplicant/Agent comments to UDC consultation reply | 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 |
| 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 |
| Email from applicant/agent with additional highway informationEmail from applicant/agent with additional highway information | 17 Nov 2025 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 17 Nov 2025 | View |
| School Travel PlanSchool Travel Plan | 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 |
| Landscaping PlanLandscaping Plan | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Whole Site PlanWhole Site Plan | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Access and Security StrategyAccess and Security Strategy | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA External Sports ProvisionGA External Sports Provision | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Green Infrastructure StrategyGA Green Infrastructure Strategy | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA ElevationsGA Elevations | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| GA Floor PlansGA Floor Plans | 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 |
| Soft Informal Application: Proposed MTP amendments and visibility splaysSoft Informal Application: Proposed MTP amendments and visibility splays | 1 Dec 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 |
| Ecology Technical AppendiciesEcology Technical Appendicies | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| Updated ES Non Technical Summary fo Ecology and BiodiversityUpdated ES Non Technical Summary fo Ecology and Biodiversity | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| Updated Ecology and Biodiversity Chapter of ES_RedactedUpdated Ecology and Biodiversity Chapter of ES_Redacted | 8 Dec 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 Management PlanConstruction Environmental Management Plan | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 15 Oct 2025 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| Landscaping PlanLandscaping Plan | 6 Aug 2025 | View |
| Whole Site PlanWhole Site Plan | 6 Aug 2025 | View |
| Access and Security StrategyAccess and Security Strategy | 6 Aug 2025 | View |
| GA External Sports ProvisionGA External Sports Provision | 6 Aug 2025 | View |
| GA Green Infrastructure StrategyGA Green Infrastructure Strategy | 6 Aug 2025 | View |
| GA ElevationsGA Elevations | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| GA Floor PlansGA Floor Plans | 6 Aug 2025 | View |
| Soft Informal Application: Proposed MTP amendments and visibility splaysSoft Informal Application: Proposed MTP amendments and visibility splays | 17 Nov 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 |
| Anglian WaterAnglian Water | 21 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 |
| Natural EnglandNatural England | 12 Sept 2025 | View |
| Sport EnglandSport England | 16 Sept 2025 | View |
| Uttlesford District CouncilUttlesford District Council | 17 Sept 2025 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 18 Sept 2025 | View |
| Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency | 19 Sept 2025 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 13 Nov 2025 | View |
| Sport EnglandSport England | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Place ServciesPlace Servcies | 24 Nov 2025 | View |
| Highway AuthorityHighway Authority | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Place Services: EcologyPlace Services: Ecology | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
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