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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Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HR
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to condition 61 (Outline Aftercare scheme for woodland, hedgerow and agriculture) of ESS/148/20/CHL. ESS/148/20/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Extended Aftercare and Biodiversity Management SchemeExtended Aftercare and Biodiversity Management Scheme | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Woodland Hedgerow and Agri Outline Aftercare SchemeWoodland Hedgerow and Agri Outline Aftercare Scheme | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice ESS/148/20/CHL & ESS/37/15/CHLDecision Notice ESS/148/20/CHL & ESS/37/15/CHL | 14 May 2025 | View |
| Northern Airfield Batter PlantingNorthern Airfield Batter Planting | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Farmland Bird StrategyFarmland Bird Strategy | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Chelmsford City Council Consultation ResponseChelmsford City Council Consultation Response | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
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