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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Colchester Quarry (Bellhouse), Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex
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Council sourceRetrospective application for continuation of use of the restored Abbotstone North Landfill Site without compliance with Conditions 2 (Development Details), 3 (Reinstatement Details), 12 (Landscaping Scheme Design), 19 (AoD Levels), and 22 (Aftercare Scheme) attached to planning permission ESS/07/01/COL/REV to allow the retention of amended contours within the Abbotstone North landfill site, along the boundary with the ECC closed landfill and with Public Footpath 15
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment SummaryAttachment Summary | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Stage A Restoration OperationsStage A Restoration Operations | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Revised Concept RestorationRevised Concept Restoration | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Revised Pre-Settlement and Landform IllustrationRevised Pre-Settlement and Landform Illustration | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Appendix A - Visual Impact AssessmentAppendix A - Visual Impact Assessment | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Appendix B - ViewsAppendix B - Views | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Existing Contours and Revised Pre Settlement ContoursExisting Contours and Revised Pre Settlement Contours | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Proposed Changes to Approved Pre Settlement Restoration ContoursProposed Changes to Approved Pre Settlement Restoration Contours | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Proposed Changes to Approved Post Settlement Restoration ContoursProposed Changes to Approved Post Settlement Restoration Contours | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Site PlanSite Plan | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Covering Letter - 30 January 2015Covering Letter - 30 January 2015 | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 18 Jun 2015 | View |
| Preliminary Ecology Appraisal June 2015Preliminary Ecology Appraisal June 2015 | 19 Jun 2015 | View |
| Cover Letter Additional Information - 11 June 2015Cover Letter Additional Information - 11 June 2015 | 19 Jun 2015 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 23 Jun 2015 | View |
| Response to Ecology from AgentResponse to Ecology from Agent | 29 Jul 2015 | View |
| Revised Concept Restoration Linking into the Permitted Exwaste LandformRevised Concept Restoration Linking into the Permitted Exwaste Landform | 29 Jul 2015 | View |
| Restoration of Exwaste LandRestoration of Exwaste Land | 29 Jul 2015 | View |
| Planting PlanPlanting Plan | 29 Jul 2015 | View |
| Information from SuDsInformation from SuDs | 30 Jul 2015 | View |
| Additional Information - Email from Agent re Neighbour ResponsesAdditional Information - Email from Agent re Neighbour Responses | 3 Aug 2015 | View |
| Comments from EcologyComments from Ecology | 6 Aug 2015 | View |
| Committee Report 23 October 2015Committee Report 23 October 2015 | 22 Oct 2015 | View |
| Committee Minutes 23 October 2015Committee Minutes 23 October 2015 | 20 Nov 2015 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 25 Oct 2016 | View |
| Decision Letter for AgentDecision Letter for Agent | 25 Oct 2016 | View |
| Liaison minutes 02/05/2017Liaison minutes 02/05/2017 | 31 Oct 2017 | View |
| Liaison minutes 02/08/17Liaison minutes 02/08/17 | 17 Nov 2017 | View |
| Operators catch upOperators catch up | 11 Apr 2019 | View |
| Traffic concernsTraffic concerns | 15 Aug 2019 | View |
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