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Details pursuant to condition 62 (Aftercare scheme for biodiversity) of ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, Essex, CM77 8EP

Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedReference: ESS/12/20/BTE/62/01Essex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Considering Consultation Responses/Report being Prepared
Application type
Submission of Details CC/ESS
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
30 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Details pursuant to condition 62 (Aftercare scheme for biodiversity) of ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/12/20/BTE/62/01
Agent
Mr Steven Smith

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Application location

Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, Essex, CM77 8EP

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Documents 16 of 16

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Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data23 Jul 2026View
Biodiversity and aftercare plan - Appendix 1 Year 1 to 5Biodiversity and aftercare plan - Appendix 1 Year 1 to 523 Jul 2026View
Biodiversity and aftercare plan - Appendix 2 Year 6 to 25Biodiversity and aftercare plan - Appendix 2 Year 6 to 2523 Jul 2026View
Biodiversity and aftercare planBiodiversity and aftercare plan5 Aug 2026View
5 Year Aftercare Scheme New Field Lagoon L1 Detail & Sections5 Year Aftercare Scheme New Field Lagoon L1 Detail & Sections23 Jul 2026View
A5 Restoration and Wetland DetailsA5 Restoration and Wetland Details23 Jul 2026View
Restoration Masterplan Drawing A7-12-1 Rev FRestoration Masterplan Drawing A7-12-1 Rev F23 Jul 2026View
Restoration Masterplan Sections Drawing A7-12-02BRestoration Masterplan Sections Drawing A7-12-02B23 Jul 2026View
Higher Level Restoration Proposals Site Wide Masterplan A7-13-01Higher Level Restoration Proposals Site Wide Masterplan A7-13-0123 Jul 2026View
Detailed Planting Plans Overview - Sheet 1 of 5Detailed Planting Plans Overview - Sheet 1 of 523 Jul 2026View
Detailed Planting Proposals Sheet 2 of 5Detailed Planting Proposals Sheet 2 of 523 Jul 2026View
Detailed Planting Proposals Sheet 3 of 5Detailed Planting Proposals Sheet 3 of 523 Jul 2026View
Detailed Planting Proposals Sheet 4 of 5Detailed Planting Proposals Sheet 4 of 523 Jul 2026View
Detailed Planting Proposals Sheet 5 of 5Detailed Planting Proposals Sheet 5 of 523 Jul 2026View
5 Year Aftercare Scheme Aftercare Areas with IWMF5 Year Aftercare Scheme Aftercare Areas with IWMF23 Jul 2026View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response26 Aug 2026View

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