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 Bellhouse Farm South
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 30 Sept 2024 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/113/23/COL Sept 2024Committee Report ESS/113/23/COL Sept 2024 | 20 Sept 2024 | View |
| Appendix AAppendix A | 20 Sept 2024 | View |
| Appendix BAppendix B | 20 Sept 2024 | View |
| Committee Minutes September 2024Committee Minutes September 2024 | 18 Oct 2024 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 2 Feb 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity ChecklistBiodiversity Checklist | 2 Feb 2024 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix D - Air Quality and DustTechnical Appendix D - Air Quality and Dust | 2 Feb 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendix G.1 - Hydrological and Hydrogeological Impact AssessmentTechnical Appendix G.1 - Hydrological and Hydrogeological Impact Assessment | 2 Feb 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendix G.2 - Flood Risk AssessmentTechnical Appendix G.2 - Flood Risk Assessment | 2 Feb 2024 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 24 Jan 2024 | View |
| Applicants Updated Comments on ArboricultureApplicants Updated Comments on Arboriculture | 13 Jun 2024 | View |
| Application Site PlanApplication Site Plan | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Context PlanContext Plan | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Current SituationCurrent Situation | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Block Proposals PlanBlock Proposals Plan | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Phase 1Phase 1 | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Phase 2Phase 2 | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Concept RestorationConcept Restoration | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Cross SectionsCross Sections | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 19 Jan 2024 | View |
| Environmental StatementEnvironmental Statement | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Non Technical SummaryNon Technical Summary | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix A - Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentTechnical Appendix A - Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.1 - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal ReportTechnical Appendix B.1 - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.2 - Breeding Bird Survey ReportTechnical Appendix B.2 - Breeding Bird Survey Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.3 - Wintering Bird Survey ReportTechnical Appendix B.3 - Wintering Bird Survey Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.4 - Reptile Survey ReportTechnical Appendix B.4 - Reptile Survey Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.5 - Otter and Water Voles Survey ReportTechnical Appendix B.5 - Otter and Water Voles Survey Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.6 - Bat Activity and Roost Survey ReportTechnical Appendix B.6 - Bat Activity and Roost Survey Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.7 - Invertebrate Survey ReportTechnical Appendix B.7 - Invertebrate Survey Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.9 - Great Crested Newt eDNA ReportTechnical Appendix B.9 - Great Crested Newt eDNA Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.10 - Habitat Regulations AssesssmentTechnical Appendix B.10 - Habitat Regulations Assesssment | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.11 - Biodiversity Net Gain AssessmentTechnical Appendix B.11 - Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.11 - The Statutory Biodiversity Metric CalculationTechnical Appendix B.11 - The Statutory Biodiversity Metric Calculation | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.12 - Ancient Woodland ReportTechnical Appendix B.12 - Ancient Woodland Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix B.13 - Arboricultural Survey ReportTechnical Appendix B.13 - Arboricultural Survey Report | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix C - Noise AssessmentTechnical Appendix C - Noise Assessment | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix E - Cultural Heritage AssessmentTechnical Appendix E - Cultural Heritage Assessment | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix F - Transport StatementTechnical Appendix F - Transport Statement | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendix H - Soils, Land Quality and AgricultureTechnical Appendix H - Soils, Land Quality and Agriculture | 28 Dec 2023 | View |
| Additional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.006A Phase 1Additional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.006A Phase 1 | 4 Jul 2024 | View |
| Additional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.005A Block Proposals PlanAdditional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.005A Block Proposals Plan | 4 Jul 2024 | View |
| Additional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.007A Phase 2Additional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.007A Phase 2 | 4 Jul 2024 | View |
| Additional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.008A Concept RestorationAdditional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.008A Concept Restoration | 4 Jul 2024 | View |
| Additional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.009A Cross SectionsAdditional information 04/07/2024 KD.BELL.3.D.009A Cross Sections | 4 Jul 2024 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Further/Additonal Information Site NoticeFurther/Additonal Information Site Notice | 22 Jul 2024 | View |
| Site Notice - DecisionSite Notice - Decision | 1 Oct 2024 | View |
| Anglian WaterAnglian Water | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Colchester City Council EHOColchester City Council EHO | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Digdat resultsDigdat results | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Colchester City Council EHO Consultation ResponseColchester City Council EHO Consultation Response | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| GTC Plant EnquiryGTC Plant Enquiry | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| GTC Plant EnquiryGTC Plant Enquiry | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Linesearch beforeyoudigLinesearch beforeyoudig | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Linesearch beforeyoudigLinesearch beforeyoudig | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Linesearch beforeyoudigLinesearch beforeyoudig | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Linesearch beforeyoudigLinesearch beforeyoudig | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Linesearch beforeyoudigLinesearch beforeyoudig | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Linesearch beforeyoudigLinesearch beforeyoudig | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Linesearch beforeyoudigLinesearch beforeyoudig | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Linesearch beforeyoudigLinesearch beforeyoudig | 7 Feb 2024 | View |
| Plant Enquiry Team Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiry Team Consultation Response | 8 Feb 2024 | View |
| Historic England Consultation ResponseHistoric England Consultation Response | 8 Feb 2024 | View |
| Plant EnquiriesPlant Enquiries | 14 Feb 2024 | View |
| British Pipeline Agency Limited Consultation ResponseBritish Pipeline Agency Limited Consultation Response | 14 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas response - EmailCadent Gas response - Email | 16 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas response - AttachmentCadent Gas response - Attachment | 16 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas response - EmailCadent Gas response - Email | 16 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas response - Attachment 1Cadent Gas response - Attachment 1 | 16 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas response - Attachment 2Cadent Gas response - Attachment 2 | 16 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas response - Attachment 3Cadent Gas response - Attachment 3 | 16 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cadent Gas response - Attachment 4Cadent Gas response - Attachment 4 | 16 Feb 2024 | View |
| Colchester City Council Consultation ResponseColchester City Council Consultation Response | 21 Feb 2024 | View |
| Natural EnglandNatural England | 22 Feb 2024 | View |
| Environment Agency Consultation ResponseEnvironment Agency Consultation Response | 8 Mar 2024 | View |
| Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| SuDs Team Consultation ResponseSuDs Team Consultation Response | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response | 22 Mar 2024 | View |
| Arborocultural update commentsArborocultural update comments | 1 May 2024 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 13 Jun 2024 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 25 Jul 2024 | View |
| Anglian Water Re-Consultation ResponseAnglian Water Re-Consultation Response | 2 Aug 2024 | View |
| Plant Enquiry Team Re-Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiry Team Re-Consultation Response | 6 Aug 2024 | View |
| Environment Agency Re-Consultation ResponseEnvironment Agency Re-Consultation Response | 6 Aug 2024 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 12 Aug 2024 | View |
| Natural England Add Info Consultation ResponseNatural England Add Info Consultation Response | 12 Aug 2024 | View |
| Historic England Add Info Consultation ResponseHistoric England Add Info Consultation Response | 12 Aug 2024 | View |
| Plant Enquiries OCU ResponsePlant Enquiries OCU Response | 13 Aug 2024 | View |
| British Pipeline Agency LimitedBritish Pipeline Agency Limited | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| Bellhouse Map 1_RedactedBellhouse Map 1_Redacted | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| Bellhouse Map 2_RedactedBellhouse Map 2_Redacted | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| Bellhouse Map 3_RedactedBellhouse Map 3_Redacted | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| LSBUD-240813-34374365_RedactedLSBUD-240813-34374365_Redacted | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| LSBUD-240813-34374139_RedactedLSBUD-240813-34374139_Redacted | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| UKPN_34374365UKPN_34374365 | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| UKPN_34374139UKPN_34374139 | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| GTC Plant Enquiry - Ref- 4572896GTC Plant Enquiry - Ref- 4572896 | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| 45728964572896 | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| GTC Plant Enquiry - Ref- 4572925GTC Plant Enquiry - Ref- 4572925 | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| 45729254572925 | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| LSBUD Job No. 34374139LSBUD Job No. 34374139 | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR WORKING NEAR NORTHUMBRIAN WATER APPARATUSSTANDARD CONDITIONS FOR WORKING NEAR NORTHUMBRIAN WATER APPARATUS | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| 34374139_NWL_Clean_Networks34374139_NWL_Clean_Networks | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| NWL Clean Plant Affected LetterNWL Clean Plant Affected Letter | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| LSBUD Ref_ 34374139 Your Ref_ Land at Bellhouse Farm South DBYD HP-IP-MP-LP affected High RiskLSBUD Ref_ 34374139 Your Ref_ Land at Bellhouse Farm South DBYD HP-IP-MP-LP affected High Risk | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| 34374139_CadentGas34374139_CadentGas | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| LSBUD Ref_ 34374365 Your Ref_ Land at Bellhouse Farm South DBYD Triage RequiredLSBUD Ref_ 34374365 Your Ref_ Land at Bellhouse Farm South DBYD Triage Required | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| 34374365_CadentGas34374365_CadentGas | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| Cadent gas commentsCadent gas comments | 22 Aug 2024 | View |
| Map of the gas plan 1Map of the gas plan 1 | 22 Aug 2024 | View |
| Map of the gas plan 2Map of the gas plan 2 | 22 Aug 2024 | View |
| Map of the gas plan 3Map of the gas plan 3 | 22 Aug 2024 | View |
| CAD_SP_SSW_22 _ feb 2023CAD_SP_SSW_22 _ feb 2023 | 22 Aug 2024 | View |
| Copford with Easthorpe Parish CouncilCopford with Easthorpe Parish Council | 23 Aug 2024 | View |
| Planning Department Colchester City Council Additional CommentsPlanning Department Colchester City Council Additional Comments | 30 Aug 2024 | View |
| HSE AdviceHSE Advice | 30 Aug 2024 | View |
| Reg 29 StatementReg 29 Statement | 30 Sept 2024 | View |
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