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 to the south of Park Farm, Springfield, Chelmsford Essex
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Council sourceNon material amendment of ESS/21/12/CHL to allow amended location for discharge point for water arising from the mineral workings.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| NMA ReportNMA Report | 5 Jan 2018 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 5 Jan 2018 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Minerals Extraction DewateringMinerals Extraction Dewatering | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Email about DocumentsEmail about Documents | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Dewatering Discharge RouteDewatering Discharge Route | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Foul Water Pumping StationsExisting & Proposed Foul Water Pumping Stations | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Surface Water Catchment Plan Sheet 1 of 2Surface Water Catchment Plan Sheet 1 of 2 | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Surface Water Catchment Plan Sheet 2 of 2Surface Water Catchment Plan Sheet 2 of 2 | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Stockpiles for ExtractionStockpiles for Extraction | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Minerals Drainage Routing Strategy PlanMinerals Drainage Routing Strategy Plan | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Excavation AreaExcavation Area | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Operational Surface Water DrainageOperational Surface Water Drainage | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Appendix G - Geological Cross Section Location PlanAppendix G - Geological Cross Section Location Plan | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
| Minerals Drainage Routing Strategy PlanMinerals Drainage Routing Strategy Plan | 13 Oct 2017 | View |
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