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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Extraction of 2 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A5 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems and extension of the internal haul road into Site A5 with restoration to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland)
Proposal details
- Reference
- ESS/03/18/BTE
- Agent
- Mr Steven Smith
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice ESS/03/18/BTE (PDF)Decision Notice ESS/03/18/BTE (PDF) | 2 Aug 2019 | View |
| EIA Reg 24 StatementEIA Reg 24 Statement | 2 Aug 2019 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018 - Appendix 3Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018 - Appendix 3 | 25 Jul 2018 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018 - Appendix 1Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018 - Appendix 1 | 25 Jul 2018 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018 - Appendix 2Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018 - Appendix 2 | 25 Jul 2018 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018 | 25 Jul 2018 | View |
| Committee Addendum ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018Committee Addendum ESS/03/18/BTE July 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | View |
| Committe Minutes July 2018Committe Minutes July 2018 | 24 Sept 2018 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B App 3Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B App 3 | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Committee Report ESs/03/18/BTE July 2019Committee Report ESs/03/18/BTE July 2019 | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B ReportCommittee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B Report | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B Report - AddendumCommittee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B Report - Addendum | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B App1Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B App1 | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B App2Committee Report ESS/03/18/BTE July 2019 App B App2 | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Committee Minutes July 2019Committee Minutes July 2019 | 20 Aug 2019 | View |
| EA checklistEA checklist | 16 Feb 2018 | View |
| Planning Application FormPlanning Application Form | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Minerals Application FormMinerals Application Form | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Minerals Planning Application FormMinerals Planning Application Form | 1 Mar 2018 | View |
| Planning Application StatementPlanning Application Statement | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| PCS - Public Consultation StatementPCS - Public Consultation Statement | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| PCS Appendix A Stakeholder Exhibition LeafletPCS Appendix A Stakeholder Exhibition Leaflet | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 1 of 5PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 1 of 5 | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 2 of 5PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 2 of 5 | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 3 of 5PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 3 of 5 | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 4 of 5PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 4 of 5 | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 5 of 5PCS Appendix B Exhibition Board - 5 of 5 | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Biodiversity Validation ChecklistBiodiversity Validation Checklist | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| RMP Restoration Master Plan & Aftercare - Cover LetterRMP Restoration Master Plan & Aftercare - Cover Letter | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Letter to Essex County Council - Site A5 Master PlanLetter to Essex County Council - Site A5 Master Plan | 1 Mar 2018 | View |
| ESS0318BTE Site A5 Restoration Drawings Minor Amendments Updates 1 of 3.pdfESS0318BTE Site A5 Restoration Drawings Minor Amendments Updates 1 of 3.pdf | 8 Nov 2018 | View |
| A5 - 1 Land Ownership and Proposed Site PlanA5 - 1 Land Ownership and Proposed Site Plan | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 -2 Proposed Extension of Existing Quarrying OperationA5 -2 Proposed Extension of Existing Quarrying Operation | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 3 Site SettingA5 - 3 Site Setting | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 4 Public Rights of WayA5 - 4 Public Rights of Way | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 5 Geology and Excavation ProfileA5 - 5 Geology and Excavation Profile | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 6 Temporary Site A5 worksA5 - 6 Temporary Site A5 works | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 7 Extraction and Restoration PhasingA5 - 7 Extraction and Restoration Phasing | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 12 Land Classification and Soil TypesA5 - 12 Land Classification and Soil Types | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 13 Groundwater Monitoring PointsA5 - 13 Groundwater Monitoring Points | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 14 Local GroundwaterA5 - 14 Local Groundwater | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 15 Local Landscape Character AreasA5 - 15 Local Landscape Character Areas | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 1075/1 Rev A Ecology Habitat MapA5 - 1075/1 Rev A Ecology Habitat Map | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 1075/2 Rev A Ecology Territories of Red List Farmland BirdsA5 - 1075/2 Rev A Ecology Territories of Red List Farmland Birds | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| A5 - 1075/3 Rev A Ecology Constraints MapA5 - 1075/3 Rev A Ecology Constraints Map | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Non-Technical SummaryNon-Technical Summary | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| ES Environmental Statement - Chapter 1 - IntroductionES Environmental Statement - Chapter 1 - Introduction | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| ES Environmental Statement - Chapter 2 - Approach to EIAES Environmental Statement - Chapter 2 - Approach to EIA | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Quarry DevelopmentEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Quarry Development | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Biodiversity Management and 5 year Outline AftercareEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Biodiversity Management and 5 year Outline Aftercare | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Summary of Annual 5 year action planEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Summary of Annual 5 year action plan | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Revised RestorationEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Revised Restoration | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Revised Restoration New Field Stockpile and LagoonEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Revised Restoration New Field Stockpile and Lagoon | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Aftercare Areas with IWMFEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Aftercare Areas with IWMF | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Aftercare Areas without IWMFEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - Aftercare Areas without IWMF | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - New Field Lagoon Plan and SectionsEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - New Field Lagoon Plan and Sections | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - 5 Year Aftercare Scheme Areas with IWMFEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - Appendix 3B - 5 Year Aftercare Scheme Areas with IWMF | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 - 5 Year Aftercare Scheme Areas without IWMFEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 3 - 5 Year Aftercare Scheme Areas without IWMF | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 4 - PolicyEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 4 - Policy | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 6 - GroundwaterEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 6 - Groundwater | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 8-2 - Archaeological AssessmentEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 8-2 - Archaeological Assessment | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 8-2.1 - Archaeological Assessment Figures 1-5Environmental Statement - Chapter 8-2.1 - Archaeological Assessment Figures 1-5 | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 8-2.2 - Archaeological Assessment Figures 6-11Environmental Statement - Chapter 8-2.2 - Archaeological Assessment Figures 6-11 | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 9 - Landscape AssessmentEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 9 - Landscape Assessment | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 9 - Landscape DrawingsEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 9 - Landscape Drawings | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 11 - Air Quality AssessmentEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 11 - Air Quality Assessment | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 13 - Social Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 13 - Social Impact Assessment | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 15 - Flood RiskEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 15 - Flood Risk | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 16 - Summary of AssessmentsEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 16 - Summary of Assessments | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 5 - Land UseEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 5 - Land Use | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 7 - Ecology AssessmentEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 7 - Ecology Assessment | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 7-1 Ecology Appendix II - Results & MapsEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 7-1 Ecology Appendix II - Results & Maps | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 8-1 - Heritage StatementEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 8-1 - Heritage Statement | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 8-2.3 - Archaeological Assessment Figures 12-24Environmental Statement - Chapter 8-2.3 - Archaeological Assessment Figures 12-24 | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 10 - TransportEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 10 - Transport | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 12 - NoiseEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 12 - Noise | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Chapter 14 - Nuisance and AmenityEnvironmental Statement - Chapter 14 - Nuisance and Amenity | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request StatementScoping Request Statement | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request Drawing - Land Ownership and Proposed Site PlanScoping Request Drawing - Land Ownership and Proposed Site Plan | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request Drawing - Proposed Extension of Existing Quarrying OperationScoping Request Drawing - Proposed Extension of Existing Quarrying Operation | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request - Land Ownership and Proposed Site Plan - amended boundaryScoping Request - Land Ownership and Proposed Site Plan - amended boundary | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request - Proposed Extension of Existing Quarrying OperationScoping Request - Proposed Extension of Existing Quarrying Operation | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| ECC - Scoping Opinion decisionECC - Scoping Opinion decision | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Opinion Request - Amended Application Boundary & Listed BuildingsScoping Opinion Request - Amended Application Boundary & Listed Buildings | 19 Feb 2018 | View |
| Screening and Scoping Request LetterScreening and Scoping Request Letter | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request - Appendix A Archaeological EvaluationScoping Request - Appendix A Archaeological Evaluation | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request - Appendix B Transport ScopingScoping Request - Appendix B Transport Scoping | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request - Letter to Highways England Transport ScopingScoping Request - Letter to Highways England Transport Scoping | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Scoping Request - Amended Planning Application Boundary & Listed BuildingsScoping Request - Amended Planning Application Boundary & Listed Buildings | 27 Feb 2018 | View |
| Site A5 Clarification of the Hours of OperationSite A5 Clarification of the Hours of Operation | 23 Mar 2018 | View |
| Letter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Hours of Operation - 2018-03-23 - A.0Letter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Hours of Operation - 2018-03-23 - A.0 | 23 Mar 2018 | View |
| Additional Information: Noise Monitoring clarification document 30/04/18Additional Information: Noise Monitoring clarification document 30/04/18 | 14 May 2018 | View |
| Emails 28/03/18 - 14/05/18 between CT & Agent re: Programme of Archaeological MitigationEmails 28/03/18 - 14/05/18 between CT & Agent re: Programme of Archaeological Mitigation | 14 May 2018 | View |
| Additional Information: Programme of Archaeological Mitigation documentAdditional Information: Programme of Archaeological Mitigation document | 14 May 2018 | View |
| Additional Information - Site Access & Compound Clarifications 16/18 May 2018Additional Information - Site Access & Compound Clarifications 16/18 May 2018 | 17 May 2018 | View |
| Additional Information - 17/05/18 letter from Agent re: clarification of viewpoint 17Additional Information - 17/05/18 letter from Agent re: clarification of viewpoint 17 | 18 May 2018 | View |
| Additional Information - Viewpoint 17 - Site A5 LVLA imageAdditional Information - Viewpoint 17 - Site A5 LVLA image | 18 May 2018 | View |
| Additional information - 17/05/18 covering email from Agent re: clarification of viewpoint 17Additional information - 17/05/18 covering email from Agent re: clarification of viewpoint 17 | 18 May 2018 | View |
| Additional Information - 22/05/18 covering letter from Agent re: Clarification of the site A5 Landscape Restoration & Biodiversity Resoration SchemeAdditional Information - 22/05/18 covering letter from Agent re: Clarification of the site A5 Landscape Restoration & Biodiversity Resoration Scheme | 23 May 2018 | View |
| Additional Informaiton - Site A5 Clarifications and Ecology AddendumAdditional Informaiton - Site A5 Clarifications and Ecology Addendum | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| Additional Information 12/06/2018 B3910 2018-06-11 L ESS_03_18_BTE Additional Info Noise Response_040618 v.2_RedactedAdditional Information 12/06/2018 B3910 2018-06-11 L ESS_03_18_BTE Additional Info Noise Response_040618 v.2_Redacted | 12 Jun 2018 | View |
| Letter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Advance Planting Details - 2018-..._RedactedLetter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Advance Planting Details - 2018-..._Redacted | 12 Jun 2018 | View |
| Letter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Dust Management Proposals - 2018..._RedactedLetter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Dust Management Proposals - 2018..._Redacted | 12 Jun 2018 | View |
| Letter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Groundwater Monitoring - 2018-06..._RedactedLetter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Groundwater Monitoring - 2018-06..._Redacted | 12 Jun 2018 | View |
| Additional Information - Email A5-22_Site A5 Simplified Restoration Details [A].pdfAdditional Information - Email A5-22_Site A5 Simplified Restoration Details [A].pdf | 18 Jun 2018 | View |
| RE_ Site A5 Noise Response & Additional Clarification_RedactedRE_ Site A5 Noise Response & Additional Clarification_Redacted | 19 Jun 2018 | View |
| B3910 20180615 Bradwell Quarry Site A5 - Cumulative CalculationsB3910 20180615 Bradwell Quarry Site A5 - Cumulative Calculations | 19 Jun 2018 | View |
| Noise & Operational Limits AssessmentNoise & Operational Limits Assessment | 16 Jul 2018 | View |
| A5-11_Lower Level Restoration Profile [E].pdfA5-11_Lower Level Restoration Profile [E].pdf | 23 May 2018 | View |
| A5-21_Site A5 Restoration and Wetland Details.pdfA5-21_Site A5 Restoration and Wetland Details.pdf | 23 May 2018 | View |
| A5-9_Higher Level Restoration Profile [H].pdfA5-9_Higher Level Restoration Profile [H].pdf | 23 May 2018 | View |
| A5-10_Combined Lower Level Restoration [E].pdfA5-10_Combined Lower Level Restoration [E].pdf | 23 May 2018 | View |
| A5-8_Combined Higher Level Restoration [E].pdfA5-8_Combined Higher Level Restoration [E].pdf | 23 May 2018 | View |
| Additional plans/drawing: 24/05/18 email from Agent - Clarification of LVIA viewpointAdditional plans/drawing: 24/05/18 email from Agent - Clarification of LVIA viewpoint | 25 May 2018 | View |
| Additional plans/drawings: LVIA - Zone of Theoretical Visability (ZTV)Additional plans/drawings: LVIA - Zone of Theoretical Visability (ZTV) | 25 May 2018 | View |
| Additional plans/drawings: 24/05/18 Covering letter from Agent re: Site A5 LVIAAdditional plans/drawings: 24/05/18 Covering letter from Agent re: Site A5 LVIA | 25 May 2018 | View |
| Letter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Bund Seeding - 2018-06 - A.0_RedactedLetter to Essex County Council -Site A5 Bund Seeding - 2018-06 - A.0_Redacted | 12 Jun 2018 | View |
| A5-22_Site A5 Simplified Restoration Details [B].pdfA5-22_Site A5 Simplified Restoration Details [B].pdf | 18 Jun 2018 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 21 Feb 2018 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Highways EnglandHighways England | 13 Mar 2018 | View |
| Historic EnglandHistoric England | 16 Mar 2018 | View |
| Natural Engalnd ResponseNatural Engalnd Response | 16 Mar 2018 | View |
| Natural England ResponseNatural England Response | 16 Mar 2018 | View |
| EA ResponseEA Response | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Kelevedon ParishKelevedon Parish | 22 Mar 2018 | View |
| Jacobs ResponseJacobs Response | 27 Mar 2018 | View |
| Rivenhall Parish CouncilRivenhall Parish Council | 27 Mar 2018 | View |
| Planning Casework UnitPlanning Casework Unit | 3 Apr 2018 | View |
| Cllr AbbotCllr Abbot | 6 Apr 2018 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 31 May 2018 | View |
| Jacobs, NoiseJacobs, Noise | 4 Jun 2018 | View |
| Strategic ResponseStrategic Response | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 12 Jun 2018 | View |
| Braintree responseBraintree response | 27 Jun 2018 | View |
| Land Ownership and Proposed Site PlanLand Ownership and Proposed Site Plan | 23 Aug 2019 | View |
| 5 Year Aftercare Scheme Aftercare Areas without IWMF5 Year Aftercare Scheme Aftercare Areas without IWMF | 23 Aug 2019 | View |
| 5 Year Aftercare Scheme Aftercare Areas with IWMF5 Year Aftercare Scheme Aftercare Areas with IWMF | 23 Aug 2019 | View |
| Site SettingSite Setting | 23 Aug 2019 | View |
| Site LocationsSite Locations | 23 Aug 2019 | View |
| Public Path Restoration SchemePublic Path Restoration Scheme | 23 Aug 2019 | View |
| S106 AgreementS106 Agreement | 23 Aug 2019 | View |
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