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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Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex
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Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex
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Details pursuant to Condition 13 (Topographical Survey) and 53 (Annual Reports) of Planning permission ESS/105/21/TEN that was for “Continuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 3 (Approved Details) of Planning Permission ESS/24/15/TEN" Land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ReportReport | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Appendix 7 Operations Plan showing Soil Storage BundsAppendix 7 Operations Plan showing Soil Storage Bunds | 15 Feb 2022 | View |
| Drone SurveysDrone Surveys | 15 Feb 2022 | View |
| Elmstead Quarry 1m ContoursElmstead Quarry 1m Contours | 15 Feb 2022 | View |
| Elmstead QuarryElmstead Quarry | 15 Feb 2022 | View |
| Decision Notice - ESS/105/21/TENDecision Notice - ESS/105/21/TEN | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Illustrative Operations PlanIllustrative Operations Plan | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
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