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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Park Farm Belsteads Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PX
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to condition 42 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation Phase 3 and 4) Scheme for diversion of Park Farm Brook) of ESS/147/20/CHL. ESS/147/20/CHL is a variation of CHL/1890/87 which was for the "Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mix concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge and office.”
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| Archaeological WSIArchaeological WSI | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 8 Oct 2026 | View |
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