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Extraction of an estimated reserve of 2.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from sites A38 and A39 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A131, retention of existing sand and gravel processing plant (to be relocated within site A38), progressive restoration to agriculture using inert fill, installation of inert recycling facility, including screening and crushing to recover secondary aggregate. In addition revised restoration scheme for the existing quarry area

Blackley Quarry, Land to the north east and north west, A131, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP

Decision MadeReference: ESS/16/15/CHLEssex County Council

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Application location

Blackley Quarry, Land to the north east and north west, A131, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full App with EIA ESS
Received
1 Apr 2015
Validated
14 Apr 2015
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Extraction of an estimated reserve of 2.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from sites A38 and A39 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A131, retention of existing sand and gravel processing plant (to be relocated within site A38), progressive restoration to agriculture using inert fill, installation of inert recycling facility, including screening and crushing to recover secondary aggregate. In addition revised restoration scheme for the existing quarry area

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/16/15/CHL
Agent
Clover Planning

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice6 Jun 2016View
EIA Regulation 24 StatementEIA Regulation 24 Statement16 Jun 2016View
Public Notice of determination of planning application supported by an EIAPublic Notice of determination of planning application supported by an EIA16 Jun 2016View
Committee Report 01 April 2016Committee Report 01 April 201629 Mar 2016View
Committee Addendum 01 April 2016Committee Addendum 01 April 201611 Apr 2016View
Committee Minutes 01 April 2016Committee Minutes 01 April 201625 Apr 2016View
Application FormApplication Form22 Apr 2015View
Supporting StatementSupporting Statement17 Apr 2015View
Appendices to Supporting StatementAppendices to Supporting Statement17 Apr 2015View
AddInfo 02/06/15 with respect to FRA letter from Hafren WaterAddInfo 02/06/15 with respect to FRA letter from Hafren Water2 Jun 2015View
Add Info 02/06/15 with respect to FRA email dated 29 May 2015Add Info 02/06/15 with respect to FRA email dated 29 May 20152 Jun 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Transport AddendumAdd Info 13/10/15 Transport Addendum13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Planning StatementAdd Info 13/10/15 Planning Statement13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Screener DetailsAdd Info 13/10/15 Screener Details13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos1 Phase 1Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos1 Phase 113 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos1 Phase 1BAdd Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos1 Phase 1B13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos1 Phase 2Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos1 Phase 213 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos1 Phase 3Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos1 Phase 313 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos2 Phase 2Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos2 Phase 213 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos2 Phase 3Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos2 Phase 313 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos3 Phase 2Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos3 Phase 213 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos3 Phase 3Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos3 Phase 313 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos4 Phase 2Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos4 Phase 213 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos4 Phase 3Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos4 Phase 313 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise addendum - Pos2 Phase 1Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise addendum - Pos2 Phase 113 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos2 Phase 1BAdd Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos2 Phase 1B13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos3 Phase 1Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos3 Phase 113 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos3 Phase 1BAdd Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos3 Phase 1B13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos4 Phase 1Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos4 Phase 113 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos 4 Phase 1BAdd Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Pos 4 Phase 1B13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Datasheet KleemannAdd Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Datasheet Kleemann13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Environmental Noise Impact Survey & Report - July 2015Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Environmental Noise Impact Survey & Report - July 201513 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 19Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1913 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 20Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 2013 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - MessberichtAdd Info 13/10/15 Chapter 10 Noise Addendum - Messbericht13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Heritage Statement - August 2015Add Info 13/10/15 Heritage Statement - August 201513 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Assessment of Settlement PotentialAdd Info 13/10/15 Assessment of Settlement Potential13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Flood Risk AssessmentAdd Info 13/10/15 Flood Risk Assessment13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Site Notice for Additional InformationAdd Info 13/10/15 Site Notice for Additional Information13 Oct 2015View
Additional Information 03 December 2015 - Vehicle MovementsAdditional Information 03 December 2015 - Vehicle Movements7 Dec 2015View
Additional Information February 2016 - Cover Letter 26 January 2016Additional Information February 2016 - Cover Letter 26 January 20168 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 1Traffic Servey DataAdditional Information February 2016 - Appendix 1Traffic Servey Data8 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 2 Artic Truck SpecAdditional Information February 2016 - Appendix 2 Artic Truck Spec8 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 4 Proposed Location of Haul Road CrossingAdditional Information February 2016 - Appendix 4 Proposed Location of Haul Road Crossing8 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - NoiseAdditional Information February 2016 - Noise8 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 3 CorrespondenceAdditional Information February 2016 - Appendix 3 Correspondence8 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 5 Road Safety AuditAdditional Information February 2016 - Appendix 5 Road Safety Audit8 Feb 2016View
SUPERSEDED - Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 6 Arboricultural AssessmentSUPERSEDED - Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 6 Arboricultural Assessment8 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 12Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 128 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 13Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 138 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 14Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 148 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 15Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 158 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 16Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 168 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 17Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 178 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 18Additional Information February 2016 - Phasing Plan - Phase 188 Feb 2016View
Additional Information February 2016 - Site NoticeAdditional Information February 2016 - Site Notice8 Feb 2016View
SUPERSEDED - Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 6 Arboricultural AssessmentSUPERSEDED - Additional Information February 2016 - Appendix 6 Arboricultural Assessment12 Feb 2016View
Additional information re Noise Dated 24 March 2016Additional information re Noise Dated 24 March 201617 Mar 2016View
Additional information – Advanced Planting 15 March 2016Additional information – Advanced Planting 15 March 201617 Mar 2016View
Additional information – Advanced Planting 15 March 2016Additional information – Advanced Planting 15 March 201617 Mar 2016View
Add Info Dated 21 March 2016 re Stand off to Blackley CottagesAdd Info Dated 21 March 2016 re Stand off to Blackley Cottages30 Mar 2016View
Add Info Dated 21 March 2016 re Stand off to Blackley CottagesAdd Info Dated 21 March 2016 re Stand off to Blackley Cottages30 Mar 2016View
Add Info Dated 21 March 2016 re Screening for 7th FurlongAdd Info Dated 21 March 2016 re Screening for 7th Furlong30 Mar 2016View
Add Info Dated 15 March 2016 re Advanced PlantingAdd Info Dated 15 March 2016 re Advanced Planting30 Mar 2016View
Add Info Dated 15 March 2016 re Advanced PlantingAdd Info Dated 15 March 2016 re Advanced Planting30 Mar 2016View
Additional Information Dated 13 March re CEMP & HMPAdditional Information Dated 13 March re CEMP & HMP30 Mar 2016View
Additional Information Dated 13 March re CEMP & HMP - Construction Environmental Management PlanAdditional Information Dated 13 March re CEMP & HMP - Construction Environmental Management Plan30 Mar 2016View
Key to Phasing and Restoration PlansKey to Phasing and Restoration Plans30 Mar 2016View
Additional Information March 2016 - Appendix 6 Arboricultural AssessmentAdditional Information March 2016 - Appendix 6 Arboricultural Assessment30 Mar 2016View
Add Info Dated 10 Feb 2016 re Aboricultural AssessmentAdd Info Dated 10 Feb 2016 re Aboricultural Assessment30 Mar 2016View
Noise Bund Phases 12 - 15Noise Bund Phases 12 - 1530 Mar 2016View
Noise Bund Phases 5 - 11Noise Bund Phases 5 - 1130 Mar 2016View
Noise Bund Phases 1 - 4Noise Bund Phases 1 - 430 Mar 2016View
Noise Bund Phases 16 - 18Noise Bund Phases 16 - 1830 Mar 2016View
Add Info Dated 21 March 2015 re Noise ScreeningAdd Info Dated 21 March 2015 re Noise Screening30 Mar 2016View
Site Survey (CP/FLPS/BLQ/05(i))Site Survey (CP/FLPS/BLQ/05(i))17 Apr 2015View
Site Survey (CP/FLPS/BLQ/05(ii))Site Survey (CP/FLPS/BLQ/05(ii))17 Apr 2015View
Site Survey (CP/FLPS/BLQ/05(iii))Site Survey (CP/FLPS/BLQ/05(iii))17 Apr 2015View
Location PlanLocation Plan17 Apr 2015View
Block PlanBlock Plan17 Apr 2015View
Phasing PlanPhasing Plan17 Apr 2015View
Phasing Plan - Phase 1Phasing Plan - Phase 117 Apr 2015View
Phasing Plan - Phase 2Phasing Plan - Phase 217 Apr 2015View
Phasing Plan - Phase 3Phasing Plan - Phase 317 Apr 2015View
Phasing Plan - Phase 4Phasing Plan - Phase 417 Apr 2015View
Phasing Plan - Phase 5Phasing Plan - Phase 517 Apr 2015View
SectionsSections17 Apr 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Section B - BAdd Info 13/10/15 Section B - B17 Apr 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Revised Plan KeyAdd Info 13/10/15 Revised Plan Key13 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 6Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 613 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 7Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 713 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 8Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 813 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 9Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 913 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 10Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1013 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 11Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1113 Oct 2015View
Add Info 13/10/15 Final RestorationAdd Info 13/10/15 Final Restoration13 Oct 2015View
Drawings KeyDrawings Key29 Feb 2016View
EIA Chapter 1 IntroductionEIA Chapter 1 Introduction17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 2 Site and SurroundingsEIA Chapter 2 Site and Surroundings17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 3 Description of the Proposed DevelopmentEIA Chapter 3 Description of the Proposed Development17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 4 AlternativesEIA Chapter 4 Alternatives17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 5 Ecology AssessmentEIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 3: Phase 1 Habitat Surveys - Phase 2EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 3: Phase 1 Habitat Surveys - Phase 217 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 4: Phase 1 Habitat Surveys - Existing QuarryEIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 4: Phase 1 Habitat Surveys - Existing Quarry17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 5: Great Crested Newt SurveysEIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 5: Great Crested Newt Surveys17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 6: BirdsEIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 6: Birds17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 7: Mammal SurveysEIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 7: Mammal Surveys17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 1: Background DataEIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 1: Background Data17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 1: Phase 1 Habitat Surveys - Phase 1EIA Chapter 5 Ecology Assessment Appendix 1: Phase 1 Habitat Surveys - Phase 117 Apr 2015View
Chapter 6 Landscape AppraisalChapter 6 Landscape Appraisal17 Apr 2015View
Sightline Sections - Sections G3 - G4Sightline Sections - Sections G3 - G417 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint HViewpoint H17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint I (West)Viewpoint I (West)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint I (North)Viewpoint I (North)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint J (Northwest)Viewpoint J (Northwest)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint J (Northeast)Viewpoint J (Northeast)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint KViewpoint K17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint LViewpoint L17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint MViewpoint M17 Apr 2015View
Sightline Sections - Sections D1 - D2Sightline Sections - Sections D1 - D217 Apr 2015View
Appendix 11.1: Methodology for assessing impact significanceAppendix 11.1: Methodology for assessing impact significance17 Apr 2015View
Appendix 11.6: ReferencesAppendix 11.6: References17 Apr 2015View
Landscape Character PlanLandscape Character Plan17 Apr 2015View
Designations PlanDesignations Plan17 Apr 2015View
Visual AnalysisVisual Analysis17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint AViewpoint A17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint BViewpoint B17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint C (North)Viewpoint C (North)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint C (East)Viewpoint C (East)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint DViewpoint D17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint E (East)Viewpoint E (East)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint E (West)Viewpoint E (West)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint FViewpoint F17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint G (East)Viewpoint G (East)17 Apr 2015View
Viewpoint G (West)Viewpoint G (West)17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology - Hydrology Assessment Drawing (1 - 8)EIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology - Hydrology Assessment Drawing (1 - 8)17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology - Hydrology Assessment Drawing (9 - 15)EIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology - Hydrology Assessment Drawing (9 - 15)17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & HydrogeologyEIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology - Flood Risk AssessmentEIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology - Flood Risk Assessment17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 8 Heritage AssessmentEIA Chapter 8 Heritage Assessment17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology - Hydrology Assessment AppendicesEIA Chapter 7 Hydrology & Hydrogeology - Hydrology Assessment Appendices17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 9 Dust AssessmentEIA Chapter 9 Dust Assessment17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 10 Noise AssessmentEIA Chapter 10 Noise Assessment17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chpater 11 Transport AssessmentEIA Chpater 11 Transport Assessment17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 12 SoilsEIA Chapter 12 Soils17 Apr 2015View
EIA Chapter 13 ConclusionEIA Chapter 13 Conclusion17 Apr 2015View
Environmental Statement ContentsEnvironmental Statement Contents17 Apr 2015View
Environmental Statement - Non Technical SummaryEnvironmental Statement - Non Technical Summary17 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 6SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 617 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 7SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 717 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 8SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 817 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 9SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 917 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 10SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1017 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 11SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1117 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 12SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1217 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 13SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1317 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 14SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1417 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 15SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1517 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 16SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1617 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 17SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1717 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 18SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1817 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 19SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 1917 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 20SUPERSEDED - Phasing Plan - Phase 2017 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Final RestorationSUPERSEDED - Final Restoration17 Apr 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 12SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1213 Oct 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 13SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1313 Oct 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 14SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1413 Oct 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 15SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1513 Oct 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 16SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1613 Oct 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 17SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1713 Oct 2015View
SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 18SUPERSEDED - Add Info 13/10/15 Phasing Plan - Phase 1813 Oct 2015View
Site NoticeSite Notice21 Apr 2015View
Unilateral Undertaking dated 2nd June 2016Unilateral Undertaking dated 2nd June 201616 Jun 2016View

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