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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Green Acres,Old Packards Lane,Wormingford,Colchester,CO6 3AH
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Council sourceResubmission of application ESS/10/10/COL for the redevelopment of the existing established recycling/recovery centre to provide new waste management facility with associated change of use of land.The facility comprises of weighbridge, single storey admin offices, relocation of existing weighbridge, relocation of existing diesel storage tank, conversion of existing buildings to provide a vehicle and plant maintenance workshop areas, landscaping, additional hardstanding and rainwater harvesting system
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | 21 Jul 2015 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 21 Jul 2015 | View |
| C19 Wall ProfileC19 Wall Profile | 21 Jul 2015 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 27 Jul 2015 | View |
| Discharge of Condition ReportDischarge of Condition Report | 27 Jul 2015 | View |
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