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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Daisy House, Haven Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HT
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 20 (Construction Management Plan) – ESS/118/20/COL: Construction of a new building, operation of a Waste Transfer Station, retention of existing vehicle depot operation and storage area and construction of 2 vehicular access points and dropped kerb, together with ancillary development, including parking spaces, new weighbridges, a fire suppression system, refuelling island, vehicle wash and demolition of existing building.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 21 Aug 2024 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 21 Aug 2024 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 21 Aug 2024 | View |
| ESS/118/20/COL/SO Screening OpinionESS/118/20/COL/SO Screening Opinion | 30 Aug 2024 | View |
| Proposed phase 2 worksProposed phase 2 works | 21 Aug 2024 | View |
| Proposed phase 1 worksProposed phase 1 works | 21 Aug 2024 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response | 12 Sept 2024 | View |
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