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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Boreham Proving Ground, Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to condition 34 (Aftercare year 2019/20 for planting) of planning permission CHL/1019/87. CHL/1019/87 for “Winning and working of sand and gravel”
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 8 Jul 2021 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 8 Jul 2021 | View |
| Decision Notice CHL/1019/87Decision Notice CHL/1019/87 | 14 Jan 2019 | View |
| Bulls Lodge Planting Aftercare Report - B215 Bulls Lodge Quarry Phases 5-7 Hedgerow and Woodland Aftercare Yr 3 Report Y4 Proposals.pdfBulls Lodge Planting Aftercare Report - B215 Bulls Lodge Quarry Phases 5-7 Hedgerow and Woodland Aftercare Yr 3 Report Y4 Proposals.pdf | 17 Feb 2020 | View |
| Bulls Lodge Planting Aftercare ReportBulls Lodge Planting Aftercare Report | 17 Feb 2020 | View |
| Place servicesPlace services | 28 Feb 2020 | View |
| Chelmsford City Council 11/03/20 consultation responseChelmsford City Council 11/03/20 consultation response | 11 Mar 2020 | View |
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