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 & adjacent land, Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8HT
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Council sourceConstruction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Screening OpinionScreening Opinion | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Planning statementPlanning statement | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Biodiversity survey and reportBiodiversity survey and report | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Biodiversity survey and reportBiodiversity survey and report | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Biodiversity survey and reportBiodiversity survey and report | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Noise impact assessmentNoise impact assessment | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Biodiversity survey and reportBiodiversity survey and report | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Biodiversity survey and report - photosBiodiversity survey and report - photos | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Preliminary Roost AssessmentPreliminary Roost Assessment | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Land contamination assessment - phase 1Land contamination assessment - phase 1 | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Land contamination assessment - phase 2Land contamination assessment - phase 2 | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 29 Oct 2020 | View |
| The location planThe location plan | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Existing site planExisting site plan | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Proposed site planProposed site plan | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Proposed building elevationsProposed building elevations | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Proposed drainageProposed drainage | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Existing drainageExisting drainage | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Proposed Site vehicle trackProposed Site vehicle track | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Proposed site elevationsProposed site elevations | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
| Proposed layouts (3D Visuals)Proposed layouts (3D Visuals) | 2 Oct 2020 | View |
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