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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Braintree Waste Transfer Station, Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8DL
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 13 – Noise Monitoring for planning application ref: ESS/03/17/BTE (Braintree Waste Transfer Station)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Condition ReportCondition Report | 21 May 2018 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 21 May 2018 | View |
| Braintree WTS Noise Monitoring.pdfBraintree WTS Noise Monitoring.pdf | 17 May 2018 | View |
| Decision Notice ESS/03/17/BTEDecision Notice ESS/03/17/BTE | 18 May 2018 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 21 May 2018 | View |
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