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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Ongar Landfill, Mill Lane, High Ongar, CM5 9RG
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Summary of AttachmentsSummary of Attachments | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Schedule of DrawingsSchedule of Drawings | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Ecological Impact AssessmentEcological Impact Assessment | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Heritage StatementHeritage Statement | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment Appendix A - Site LayoutFlood Risk Assessment Appendix A - Site Layout | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment Appendix B & C - Topographic Survey & Flood Zone CategorisationFlood Risk Assessment Appendix B & C - Topographic Survey & Flood Zone Categorisation | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment Appendix D - EA Product DataFlood Risk Assessment Appendix D - EA Product Data | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| SuDS ChecklistSuDS Checklist | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Essex Biodiversity Validation ChecklistEssex Biodiversity Validation Checklist | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Indicative Noise Data SheetIndicative Noise Data Sheet | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Planning, Design and Access StatementPlanning, Design and Access Statement | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Copy of Previous Screening OpinionCopy of Previous Screening Opinion | 24 Feb 2021 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological AppraisalPreliminary Ecological Appraisal | 8 Mar 2021 | View |
| Further informationFurther information | 20 Apr 2021 | View |
| Updated Transport StatementUpdated Transport Statement | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Agent response to Place Services EcologyAgent response to Place Services Ecology | 14 May 2021 | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentNoise Impact Assessment | 11 Jun 2021 | View |
| Updated Heritage Impact AssessmentUpdated Heritage Impact Assessment | 25 Jun 2021 | View |
| Glint and Glare StudyGlint and Glare Study | 14 Jul 2021 | View |
| Revised Covering LetterRevised Covering Letter | 19 Aug 2021 | View |
| Revised Landscape and Visual AppraisalRevised Landscape and Visual Appraisal | 19 Aug 2021 | View |
| Revised Green Belt AssessmentRevised Green Belt Assessment | 19 Aug 2021 | View |
| DNO Switching Station ElevationDNO Switching Station Elevation | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Client Switching Station ElevationClient Switching Station Elevation | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Inverter ElevationInverter Elevation | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Battery ElevationBattery Elevation | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| General Storage Container ElevationGeneral Storage Container Elevation | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Gate, Fence, CCTV & Road ElevationsGate, Fence, CCTV & Road Elevations | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Revised Site Layout PlanRevised Site Layout Plan | 19 Aug 2021 | View |
| Revised Solar Array FoundationRevised Solar Array Foundation | 19 Aug 2021 | View |
| Revised Racking and Solar Panel ElevationsRevised Racking and Solar Panel Elevations | 19 Aug 2021 | View |
| Landscape and Visual AppraisalLandscape and Visual Appraisal | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Landscape and Visual Appraisal Appendix B - FiguresLandscape and Visual Appraisal Appendix B - Figures | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Landscape and Visual Appraisal - ViewpointsLandscape and Visual Appraisal - Viewpoints | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Landscape and Visual Appraisal - Landscape StrategyLandscape and Visual Appraisal - Landscape Strategy | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Transport StatementTransport Statement | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Green Belt AssessmentGreen Belt Assessment | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Racking & Solar Panel ElevationsRacking & Solar Panel Elevations | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Site Layout PlanSite Layout Plan | 22 Feb 2021 | View |
| Solar Array FoundationSolar Array Foundation | 20 Apr 2021 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 26 Feb 2021 | View |
| Stondon Massey Parish CouncilStondon Massey Parish Council | 17 Mar 2021 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Noise) Consultation Response (Attachment)Ringway Jacobs (Noise) Consultation Response (Attachment) | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Noise) Consultation Response (Email)Ringway Jacobs (Noise) Consultation Response (Email) | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| SuDs Team Consultation Response (Email)SuDs Team Consultation Response (Email) | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| SuDs Team Consultation Response (Attachment)SuDs Team Consultation Response (Attachment) | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Environment Agency Consultation Response (Email)Environment Agency Consultation Response (Email) | 31 Mar 2021 | View |
| Environment Agency Consultation Response (Attachment 1)Environment Agency Consultation Response (Attachment 1) | 31 Mar 2021 | View |
| Environment Agency Consultation Response (Attachment 2)Environment Agency Consultation Response (Attachment 2) | 31 Mar 2021 | View |
| Strategic Development Consultation ResponseStrategic Development Consultation Response | 13 Apr 2021 | View |
| Epping Forest District CouncilEpping Forest District Council | 14 Apr 2021 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 21 Apr 2021 | View |
| Strategic Development Response (updated)Strategic Development Response (updated) | 27 Apr 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response including Landscape Comments (Email)Place Services Consultation Response including Landscape Comments (Email) | 11 May 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response including Landscape Comments (Attachment)Place Services Consultation Response including Landscape Comments (Attachment) | 11 May 2021 | View |
| Place Services EcologyPlace Services Ecology | 28 May 2021 | View |
| Jacobs NoiseJacobs Noise | 30 Jun 2021 | View |
| Jacobs NoiseJacobs Noise | 14 Jul 2021 | View |
| Place Services Historic Environment updated consultation response (Attachment)Place Services Historic Environment updated consultation response (Attachment) | 19 Jul 2021 | View |
| Brentwood Borough CouncilBrentwood Borough Council | 20 Jul 2021 | View |
| Epping Forest District Council additional commentsEpping Forest District Council additional comments | 6 Sept 2021 | View |
| Place Services Landscape updated commentsPlace Services Landscape updated comments | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Brentwood Borough Council Updated Consultation ResponseBrentwood Borough Council Updated Consultation Response | 8 Sept 2021 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 24 Feb 2021 | View |
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