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The extension of the existing composting facility to include the formation of 16,000m2 of hard standing, a lagoon, poratcabin and fuel storage area together with the export of up to 20% per annum of composted material and the retention of a weighbridge

Blind Lane,Birch Airfield,Blind Lane,Birch,Colchester,CO5 9HH

Decision MadeReference: ESS/11/04/COLEssex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Migration
Received
19 Feb 2004
Validated
20 Feb 2004
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

The extension of the existing composting facility to include the formation of 16,000m2 of hard standing, a lagoon, poratcabin and fuel storage area together with the export of up to 20% per annum of composted material and the retention of a weighbridge

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/11/04/COL

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Application location

Blind Lane,Birch Airfield,Blind Lane,Birch,Colchester,CO5 9HH

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DocumentPublishedAction
ESS/11/04/COL Decision NoticeESS/11/04/COL Decision Notice30 Jun 2004View
Committee MinutesCommittee Minutes6 Sept 2016View
Supporting StatementSupporting Statement6 Sept 2016View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice6 Sept 2016View
Committee ReportCommittee Report6 Sept 2016View
Application FormApplication Form6 Sept 2016View
AgreementAgreement6 Sept 2016View

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ESS/11/04/COL Decision Notice Decision Notice
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