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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Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU
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Council sourceNon Material Amendment to allow replacement of a mobile mineral wash plant
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ReportReport | 5 Apr 2024 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 5 Apr 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 4 Apr 2024 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 4 Apr 2024 | View |
| The location planThe location plan | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Wash Plant LayoutWash Plant Layout | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
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