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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Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7RU
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | 31 Mar 2016 | View |
| Supporting StatementSupporting Statement | 31 Mar 2016 | View |
| Appendix 1 - Validation FormAppendix 1 - Validation Form | 31 Mar 2016 | View |
| Site PlanSite Plan | 31 Mar 2016 | View |
| Site Notice/Press AdvertSite Notice/Press Advert | 31 Mar 2016 | View |
| Recycling Area - Location PlanRecycling Area - Location Plan | 31 Mar 2016 | View |
| EA Development Management Consultation ChecklistEA Development Management Consultation Checklist | 31 Mar 2016 | View |
| Place Services ConsultationPlace Services Consultation | 3 May 2016 | View |
| Highways response to consultationHighways response to consultation | 12 May 2016 | View |
| Suds Response to ConsultationSuds Response to Consultation | 17 May 2016 | View |
| Applicants additional comments 18th May 2016Applicants additional comments 18th May 2016 | 18 May 2016 | View |
| Applicants additional comments 18th May 2016Applicants additional comments 18th May 2016 | 19 May 2016 | View |
| Cross Section Site Plan May 2016Cross Section Site Plan May 2016 | 31 May 2016 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 16 Jun 2016 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 16 Jun 2016 | View |
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