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Retrospective application for continuation of use as a closed landfill site without compliance with Condition 1 (Development Details and Contour Plans) attached to planning permission ESX/30/93/COL and ESS/41/03/COL to allow the retention of post settlement contours across the site and boundary with the Abbotstone North site.

Colchester Quarry (Bellhouse), Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex

Decision MadeReference: ESS/07/15/COL/SOEssex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Screening Opinion Request CC/ESS
Received
5 Feb 2015
Validated
5 Feb 2015
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Retrospective application for continuation of use as a closed landfill site without compliance with Condition 1 (Development Details and Contour Plans) attached to planning permission ESX/30/93/COL and ESS/41/03/COL to allow the retention of post settlement contours across the site and boundary with the Abbotstone North site.

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/07/15/COL/SO
Agent
Mr Kevin Coleby

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Application location

Colchester Quarry (Bellhouse), Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex

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DocumentPublishedAction
Attachment SummaryAttachment Summary27 Feb 2015View
Appendix A - Visual Impact AssessmentAppendix A - Visual Impact Assessment27 Feb 2015View
Restoration of Exwaste LandRestoration of Exwaste Land27 Feb 2015View
Revised Pre-Settlement and Landform IllustrationRevised Pre-Settlement and Landform Illustration27 Feb 2015View
Proposed Site Restoration ContoursProposed Site Restoration Contours27 Feb 2015View
Proposed Changes to Approved Post SettlementProposed Changes to Approved Post Settlement27 Feb 2015View
Existing Contours and Revised Pre Settlement ContoursExisting Contours and Revised Pre Settlement Contours27 Feb 2015View
Proposed Changes to Approved Pre Settlement Restoration ContoursProposed Changes to Approved Pre Settlement Restoration Contours27 Feb 2015View
Site PlanSite Plan27 Feb 2015View
Location PlanLocation Plan27 Feb 2015View
Application FormApplication Form27 Feb 2015View
Planning StatementPlanning Statement27 Feb 2015View
Cover Letter 30 January 2015Cover Letter 30 January 201527 Feb 2015View
Decision LetterDecision Letter27 Feb 2015View

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