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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Land at Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Rayne, Braintree, Essex, CM77 6SB
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Council source“Non Material Amendment to allow relocation of a Settlement Lagoon from Phase 1 to Phase 2.”
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ReportReport | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Planning statementPlanning statement | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice ESS/19/17/BTEDecision Notice ESS/19/17/BTE | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Dewatering Pump SpecificationDewatering Pump Specification | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Agent Email - Re: NMA RayneAgent Email - Re: NMA Rayne | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photograph showing the location of the dead tree (1)Photograph showing the location of the dead tree (1) | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photograph showing the location of the dead tree (2)Photograph showing the location of the dead tree (2) | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Lagoon (Phase 2)Proposed Lagoon (Phase 2) | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Illustrative Cross Sections showing Proposed Lagoon (Phase 2)Illustrative Cross Sections showing Proposed Lagoon (Phase 2) | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
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