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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Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0NN
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 14 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/03/22/COL that was for "Continued use of land for infilling" and Condition 29 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/05/22/COL that was for "Continuation of Mineral Extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Condition 2(b) (Duration) and 18 (Importation Duration) of planning permission ref: ESS/52/17/COL (Revised) that itself was a Variation of Condition of a previous permission to now allow for an extended timescale to both complete the extraction and restoration of Five Ways Fruit Farm and to complete the importation of mineral from Bellhouse Quarry into Stanway Quarry
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 15 Oct 2026 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Condition 14 (Noise)Application Form - Condition 14 (Noise) | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| Covering Letter - Colchester Quarry, Essex, Noise Monitoring ReportCovering Letter - Colchester Quarry, Essex, Noise Monitoring Report | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
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