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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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Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7EX
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Conditions 23 (CEMP); 24 (Scheme of Working); 30 (Lighting); 49 (Soil Handling and Storage); 51 (Soil Movement and Storage Scheme; 55 (Revised Restoration Scheme) and 58 (Biodiversity Management Plan) of Planning permission ESS/24/15/TEN for the: “Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings” Land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Condition Report (PDF)Condition Report (PDF) | 12 May 2020 | View |
| Decision letter (PDF)Decision letter (PDF) | 12 May 2020 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 2 - Application FormAppendix 2 - Application Form | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 5 - Water Pump DetailsAppendix 5 - Water Pump Details | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 1 - Decision Notice & Permission ESS/24/15/TENAppendix 1 - Decision Notice & Permission ESS/24/15/TEN | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 3 - Construction Environmental Management PlanAppendix 3 - Construction Environmental Management Plan | 12 Mar 2019 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 12 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 9 - Biodiversity Management PlanAppendix 9 - Biodiversity Management Plan | 12 Mar 2019 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 12 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 4 - Processing Plant/Screener Details and LightingAppendix 4 - Processing Plant/Screener Details and Lighting | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 6 - Illustrative Cross SectionsAppendix 6 - Illustrative Cross Sections | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 7 - Operations Plan Showing Soil Storage BundsAppendix 7 - Operations Plan Showing Soil Storage Bunds | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Appendix 8 - Wetland Engineering DetailsAppendix 8 - Wetland Engineering Details | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Appendix 1 - Place Services LetterAdditional Information - Appendix 1 - Place Services Letter | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Response to ConsulteesAdditional Information - Response to Consultees | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Plans Facer PageAdditional Information - Plans Facer Page | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Appendix 7 - Elmstead ParishAdditional Information - Appendix 7 - Elmstead Parish | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Appendix 5 - Environment AgencyAdditional Information - Appendix 5 - Environment Agency | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Appendix 4 - Landscape Management PlanAdditional Information - Appendix 4 - Landscape Management Plan | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Appendix 2 - Construction Management PlanAdditional Information - Appendix 2 - Construction Management Plan | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Appendix 3 - Biodiversity Management PlanAdditional Information - Appendix 3 - Biodiversity Management Plan | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Appendix 6 - Emergency ProceduresAdditional Information - Appendix 6 - Emergency Procedures | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Illustrative Reservoir PlanAdditional Information - Illustrative Reservoir Plan | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Illustrative Detail of Processing PlantAdditional Information - Illustrative Detail of Processing Plant | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Illustrative Operations PlanAdditional Information - Illustrative Operations Plan | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Illustrative Cross SectionsAdditional Information - Illustrative Cross Sections | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Tendring District CouncilTendring District Council | 21 Mar 2019 | View |
| Place Services 25/04/19 consultation responsePlace Services 25/04/19 consultation response | 26 Apr 2019 | View |
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