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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Lufkins Farm, Great Bentley Road, Frating, CO7 7HN
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Council sourceContinuation of development without compliance with conditions 2 (approved details) and 24 (vehicle movement limits) of planning permission reference ESS/101/21/TEN to amend the approved Interim Restoration Plan and to amend daily vehicle movement limits to and from the site
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Screening OpinionScreening Opinion | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Completed Application FormCompleted Application Form | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Appendix C (Transport Statement & Traffic Management Plan)Appendix C (Transport Statement & Traffic Management Plan) | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Title Page & ContentsTitle Page & Contents | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Appendix A (Pre-Application Advice - Planning & Highways)Appendix A (Pre-Application Advice - Planning & Highways) | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Appendix B (Landscape & Visual Appraisal)Appendix B (Landscape & Visual Appraisal) | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Appendix D (Planning Obligation - Draft Heads of Terms)Appendix D (Planning Obligation - Draft Heads of Terms) | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Interim Restoration PlanInterim Restoration Plan | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
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