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The construction of an agricultural reservoir involving the extraction, processing and exportation of sand and gravel and soils; the erection and use of an on-site processing plant with ancillary facilities; and highway and access improvements. Together with the construction of an associated irrigation pipeline from the proposed abstraction point (River Chelmer at Langleys, Great Waltham)

Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU

Decision MadeReference: ESS/01/18/CHLEssex County Council

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Application timeline

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19 Jan 2018
Date Received
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7 Feb 2018
Date Valid
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26 Jul 2019
Committee / Delegated Decision Date
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1 Aug 2019
Consultation Start
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1 Aug 2019
Decision Date
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1 Aug 2019
Consultation Expiry
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Application summary

Status: Decision Made
Application type: Full App with EIA ESS
Received: 19 Jan 2018
Validated: 7 Feb 2018
Determination deadline: Not published
Local authority: Essex County Council

Application overview

The construction of an agricultural reservoir involving the extraction, processing and exportation of sand and gravel and soils; the erection and use of an on-site processing plant with ancillary facilities; and highway and access improvements. Together with the construction of an associated irrigation pipeline from the proposed abstraction point (River Chelmer at Langleys, Great Waltham)

Proposal details

Reference: ESS/01/18/CHL
Agent: Mr David Marsh

Application location

Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU

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Documents 129 of 129

Document	Published	Action
EIA Reg 29/30 StatementEIA Reg 29/30 Statement	1 Aug 2019	View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice	1 Aug 2019	View
D&R Report 25/01/2019D&R Report 25/01/2019	25 Jan 2019	View
Committee Minutes January 2019Committee Minutes January 2019	25 Jan 2019	View
D&R Report 26/07/2019D&R Report 26/07/2019	26 Jul 2019	View
Committee Addendum July 2019Committee Addendum July 2019	26 Jul 2019	View
Article 13 CertificateArticle 13 Certificate	18 Jul 2018	View
Application FormApplication Form	18 Jul 2018	View
Supporting StatementSupporting Statement	22 Jan 2018	View
Site NoticeSite Notice	8 Feb 2018	View
Cover LetterCover Letter	13 Feb 2018	View
Appendix 4 - Preliminary Engineering ReviewAppendix 4 - Preliminary Engineering Review	13 Feb 2018	View
Appendix 3 - Pre App ResponseAppendix 3 - Pre App Response	13 Feb 2018	View
Appendix 2 - Abstraction LicenseAppendix 2 - Abstraction License	13 Feb 2018	View
Additional Information re: Surface Water DrainageAdditional Information re: Surface Water Drainage	28 Mar 2018	View
Additional Information re: noise impactAdditional Information re: noise impact	16 Apr 2018	View
Applicant's response to Stage 1 Safety AuditApplicant's response to Stage 1 Safety Audit	30 Apr 2018	View
Applicant's response to RAC consultation responseApplicant's response to RAC consultation response	6 May 2018	View
22/06/2018 Additional Information Cover Letter22/06/2018 Additional Information Cover Letter	22 Jun 2018	View
Additional agricultural information re: water distributionAdditional agricultural information re: water distribution	16 Aug 2018	View
Plant Specification PlanPlant Specification Plan	22 Jan 2018	View
Weighbridge & Office DetailWeighbridge & Office Detail	22 Jan 2018	View
Light Spill PlanLight Spill Plan	20 Mar 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch54ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch54	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch66ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch66	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch67ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch67	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch71ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch71	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch76ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch76	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch77ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch77	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch92ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch92	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch96ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - LoWs Ch96	22 Jan 2018	View
Environmental Statement Part 1 & 10Environmental Statement Part 1 & 10	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - DatasetsES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Datasets	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix BES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix B	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 3ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 3	22 Jan 2018	View
NTS Drawings - Plant Specification PlanNTS Drawings - Plant Specification Plan	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 1ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 1	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 2aES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 2a	22 Jan 2018	View
NTS Drawings - Weighbridge & Office DetailNTS Drawings - Weighbridge & Office Detail	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 8B DustES Part 8B Dust	22 Jan 2018	View
Non-Technical SummaryNon-Technical Summary	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 5 Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentES Part 5 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 2bES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 2b	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 3 Soils - Plan 2ES Part 3 Soils - Plan 2	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 3 Soils - Plan 1ES Part 3 Soils - Plan 1	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 3 Soils - Plan 3ES Part 3 Soils - Plan 3	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Sites MapES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Sites Map	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 9 TransportES Part 9 Transport	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 7 Cultural Heritage - Appendix B - WSIES Part 7 Cultural Heritage - Appendix B - WSI	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 7 Cultural HeritageES Part 7 Cultural Heritage	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Species Record 1ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Species Record 1	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Species Record 2ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Species Record 2	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Species Record 3ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Species Record 3	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Covering LetterES Part 6 Ecology Survey - Appendix 4 - Covering Letter	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 6 Ecology SurveyES Part 6 Ecology Survey	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 4 Hydrogeological and AssessmentES Part 4 Hydrogeological and Assessment	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 3 SoilsES Part 3 Soils	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 2 Argricultural Land ClasificationES Part 2 Argricultural Land Clasification	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 2 Agricultural JustificationES Part 2 Agricultural Justification	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 1-5ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 1-5	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 5-5ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 5-5	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 4-5ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 4-5	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 3-5ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 3-5	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 2-5ES Part 5 LVIA - Appendix A - Part 2-5	13 Feb 2018	View
ES Part 8A NoiseES Part 8A Noise	15 May 2018	View
22/06/2018 Additional Information Site Sections (from Block Phasing Plan)22/06/2018 Additional Information Site Sections (from Block Phasing Plan)	22 Jun 2018	View
22/06/2018 Additional Information Tree Constraints Plan22/06/2018 Additional Information Tree Constraints Plan	22 Jun 2018	View
22/06/2018 Additional Informtaion Current Situation22/06/2018 Additional Informtaion Current Situation	22 Jun 2018	View
22/06/2018 Additional Informtaion Location Plan22/06/2018 Additional Informtaion Location Plan	22 Jun 2018	View
29/10/2018 Additional Information Block Phasing Proposals29/10/2018 Additional Information Block Phasing Proposals	29 Oct 2018	View
29/10/2018 Additional Information Concept Restoration29/10/2018 Additional Information Concept Restoration	29 Oct 2018	View
30/10/2018 Additional Information Site Sections30/10/2018 Additional Information Site Sections	30 Oct 2018	View
Updated Transport Statement (ES Part 9)Updated Transport Statement (ES Part 9)	30 May 2019	View
Cover Letter to Updated Transport StatementCover Letter to Updated Transport Statement	30 May 2019	View
Application FormApplication Form	13 Feb 2018	View
Location PlanLocation Plan	22 Jan 2018	View
Current SituationCurrent Situation	22 Jan 2018	View
Block Phasing ProposalsBlock Phasing Proposals	22 Jan 2018	View
Concept RestorationConcept Restoration	22 Jan 2018	View
22/06/2018 Additional Information Concept Restoration22/06/2018 Additional Information Concept Restoration	22 Jun 2018	View
22/06/2018 Additional Information Block Phasing Proposals22/06/2018 Additional Information Block Phasing Proposals	22 Jun 2018	View
NTS Drawings - Location PlanNTS Drawings - Location Plan	22 Jan 2018	View
NTS Drawings - Current SituationNTS Drawings - Current Situation	22 Jan 2018	View
NTS Drawings - Block Phasing ProposalsNTS Drawings - Block Phasing Proposals	22 Jan 2018	View
NTS Drawing - Concept RestorationNTS Drawing - Concept Restoration	22 Jan 2018	View
ES Part 8A NoiseES Part 8A Noise	13 Feb 2018	View
Press Advert for DecisionPress Advert for Decision	26 Jul 2019	View
Natural Engalnd Consultation ResponseNatural Engalnd Consultation Response	23 Feb 2018	View
Forestry Commission ResponseForestry Commission Response	27 Feb 2018	View
Little Waltham Parish Council Consultation ResponseLittle Waltham Parish Council Consultation Response	7 Mar 2018	View
Historic EnglandHistoric England	8 Mar 2018	View
Chelmsford City ResposneChelmsford City Resposne	19 Mar 2018	View
Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response	20 Mar 2018	View
Jacobs ResponseJacobs Response	22 Mar 2018	View
EA ResponseEA Response	22 Mar 2018	View
Reading Agricultural Consultants #1Reading Agricultural Consultants #1	3 Apr 2018	View
Jacobs Response #2Jacobs Response #2	24 Apr 2018	View
Northumbrian Water Property SolutionsNorthumbrian Water Property Solutions	20 Jul 2018	View
UKPN 1UKPN 1	20 Jul 2018	View
UKPN 4UKPN 4	20 Jul 2018	View
UKPN 3UKPN 3	20 Jul 2018	View
UKPN 2UKPN 2	20 Jul 2018	View
Essex & Suffolk Water 2Essex & Suffolk Water 2	20 Jul 2018	View
Essex & Suffolk Water 1Essex & Suffolk Water 1	20 Jul 2018	View
Linesearch ConfirmationLinesearch Confirmation	20 Jul 2018	View
Historic England 20/07/18 response to consultationHistoric England 20/07/18 response to consultation	23 Jul 2018	View
DigDat 20/07/18 response to consultationDigDat 20/07/18 response to consultation	23 Jul 2018	View
GTC Plant Enquiry 20/07/18 response to consultationGTC Plant Enquiry 20/07/18 response to consultation	23 Jul 2018	View
VerizonVerizon	23 Jul 2018	View
Essex and Suffolk WaterEssex and Suffolk Water	23 Jul 2018	View
Energetics 23/07/18 response to consultationEnergetics 23/07/18 response to consultation	24 Jul 2018	View
TATA ResponseTATA Response	25 Jul 2018	View
Natural EnglandNatural England	26 Jul 2018	View
Forestry Commission 31/07/18 response to consultationForestry Commission 31/07/18 response to consultation	31 Jul 2018	View
BPA Pipelines ResponseBPA Pipelines Response	2 Aug 2018	View
Little Waltham Parish Council 02/08/18 response to consultationLittle Waltham Parish Council 02/08/18 response to consultation	3 Aug 2018	View
Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency	9 Aug 2018	View
ArqivaArqiva	9 Aug 2018	View
SUDSSUDS	14 Aug 2018	View
Chelmsford City CouncilChelmsford City Council	16 Aug 2018	View
Jacobs (Noise and Air)Jacobs (Noise and Air)	17 Aug 2018	View
Place ServicesPlace Services	20 Aug 2018	View
BT 24/08/18 response to consultationBT 24/08/18 response to consultation	28 Aug 2018	View
Place Services (including Ecology)Place Services (including Ecology)	28 Aug 2018	View
Strategic DevelopmentStrategic Development	25 Sept 2018	View
Natural EnglandNatural England	26 Jun 2019	View
Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency	27 Jun 2019	View
Little Waltham Parish CouncilLittle Waltham Parish Council	3 Jul 2019	View
EA Consultation ChecklistEA Consultation Checklist	24 Jan 2018	View

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