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Details pursuant to Condition 60 – Written Scheme of Investigation for Palaeolithic Archaeology – ESS/17/18/TEN: Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material.

Land to the south of Colchester Main Road Alresford Nr Colchester C07 8DB

Decision MadeReference: ESS/17/18/TEN/60/2Essex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Submission of Details CC/ESS
Received
16 Jun 2022
Validated
16 Jun 2022
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Details pursuant to Condition 60 – Written Scheme of Investigation for Palaeolithic Archaeology – ESS/17/18/TEN: Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material.

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/17/18/TEN/60/2
Agent
Mr Dan Walker

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Application location

Land to the south of Colchester Main Road Alresford Nr Colchester C07 8DB

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
ReportReport29 Jul 2022View
Decision LetterDecision Letter29 Jul 2022View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data16 Jun 2022View
How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated16 Jun 2022View
A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal16 Jun 2022View
Written Scheme of Investigation re potential palaeolithic archaeologyWritten Scheme of Investigation re potential palaeolithic archaeology15 Jul 2022View
SUPERSEDED WSISUPERSEDED WSI16 Jun 2022View
Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Email)25 Jul 2022View
Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)25 Jul 2022View

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