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Continuation of Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material without compliance with Conditions 2 (Approved details), 23 (Restoration Phasing Plan), 28 (Highway improvements and site access road) and 35 (Visibility splays) attached to permission ref ESS/17/18/TEN to allow the extraction and storage on site of sand and gravel (no export of mineral or import of waste) prior to the establishment of the approved access and highway works.

Land to the South of Colchester Main Road (known as Sunnymead, Elmstead and Heath Farms), Nr Wivenhoe, Alresford, CO7 8DB

Decision MadeReference: ESS/28/23/TENEssex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Removal/Variation of Condition ESS
Received
31 Mar 2023
Validated
9 May 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Continuation of Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material without compliance with Conditions 2 (Approved details), 23 (Restoration Phasing Plan), 28 (Highway improvements and site access road) and 35 (Visibility splays) attached to permission ref ESS/17/18/TEN to allow the extraction and storage on site of sand and gravel (no export of mineral or import of waste) prior to the establishment of the approved access and highway works.

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/28/23/TEN
Agent
Mr Dan Walker

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Application location

Land to the South of Colchester Main Road (known as Sunnymead, Elmstead and Heath Farms), Nr Wivenhoe, Alresford, CO7 8DB

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Documents 55 of 55

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice26 Oct 2023View
Delegated report signed.Delegated report signed.26 Oct 2023View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data31 Mar 2023View
How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated31 Mar 2023View
A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal31 Mar 2023View
Planning statement - Appendix 1 - ESS/17/18/TENPlanning statement - Appendix 1 - ESS/17/18/TEN31 Mar 2023View
Planning statement - Appendix 2 - S106 AgreementPlanning statement - Appendix 2 - S106 Agreement31 Mar 2023View
Planning statement - Appendix 3 - Validation ChecklistPlanning statement - Appendix 3 - Validation Checklist31 Mar 2023View
Appendix 6- Technical Note from WBM re NosieAppendix 6- Technical Note from WBM re Nosie9 May 2023View
EA ChecklistEA Checklist9 May 2023View
Agent EmailAgent Email3 Jul 2023View
Supplementary Ecology InformationSupplementary Ecology Information29 Sept 2023View
Wivenhoe - Construction Management Plan Rev BWivenhoe - Construction Management Plan Rev B6 Oct 2023View
Deed of Variation Agreement (Section106)Deed of Variation Agreement (Section106)26 Oct 2023View
Site/Block Plan - ExistingSite/Block Plan - Existing31 Mar 2023View
The location planThe location plan31 Mar 2023View
Agent email - Planning Application ESS/28/23/TENAgent email - Planning Application ESS/28/23/TEN10 Jul 2023View
PhotoPhoto10 Jul 2023View
PhotoPhoto10 Jul 2023View
PhotoPhoto10 Jul 2023View
PhotoPhoto10 Jul 2023View
Agent email - RE: Sunnymead ref ESS/28/23/TENAgent email - RE: Sunnymead ref ESS/28/23/TEN11 Jul 2023View
Condition 23 - Restoration Phasing Plan 31.03.23_UPDATED March 2023Condition 23 - Restoration Phasing Plan 31.03.23_UPDATED March 202315 Sept 2023View
WITHDRAWN CE-WH-2418-RP01 - FINAL - CEMP for Haul RoadWITHDRAWN CE-WH-2418-RP01 - FINAL - CEMP for Haul Road15 Sept 2023View
CE-WH-2418-RP02 - FINAL - Walkover SurveyCE-WH-2418-RP02 - FINAL - Walkover Survey15 Sept 2023View
WITHDRAWN A T Coombes AIA at Wivenhoe Quarry ColchesterWITHDRAWN A T Coombes AIA at Wivenhoe Quarry Colchester15 Sept 2023View
ECC Habitats Regulations Assessment – Screening Record - Sept 2023ECC Habitats Regulations Assessment – Screening Record - Sept 202319 Sept 2023View
Email - FW ESS2823TEN - Wivenhoe ImplementationEmail - FW ESS2823TEN - Wivenhoe Implementation4 Oct 2023View
Supporting Statement - Update as at 27.09Supporting Statement - Update as at 27.094 Oct 2023View
Appendix 4 - Plans illustrating extent of implementation works updated 27.09.2023Appendix 4 - Plans illustrating extent of implementation works updated 27.09.20234 Oct 2023View
SUPERSEDED Planning Statement, Location Plan and Site PlanSUPERSEDED Planning Statement, Location Plan and Site Plan9 May 2023View
SUPERSEDED Wivenhoe - Construction Management PlanSUPERSEDED Wivenhoe - Construction Management Plan11 Jul 2023View
SUPERSEDED Construction Management PlanSUPERSEDED Construction Management Plan31 Jul 2023View
SUPERSEDED ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTSUPERSEDED ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT22 Aug 2023View
SUPERSEDED Planning statement - Appendix 5 - Revised Restoration Phasing Scheme fSUPERSEDED Planning statement - Appendix 5 - Revised Restoration Phasing Scheme f31 Mar 2023View
SUPERSEDED Appendix 4 - Plans illustrating extent of implementation worksSUPERSEDED Appendix 4 - Plans illustrating extent of implementation works9 May 2023View
SUPERSEDED W328-00062-16-Access Plan during Implementation Phase OnlySUPERSEDED W328-00062-16-Access Plan during Implementation Phase Only3 Jul 2023View
SUPESREDED 230412_Wivenhoe Initiation plan_Option 1 rev B LayoutSUPESREDED 230412_Wivenhoe Initiation plan_Option 1 rev B Layout10 Jul 2023View
SUPERSEDED Wivenhoe - Construction Management Plan Rev ASUPERSEDED Wivenhoe - Construction Management Plan Rev A18 Jul 2023View
SUPERSEDED Wivenhoe - Construction Management Plan Rev BSUPERSEDED Wivenhoe - Construction Management Plan Rev B4 Oct 2023View
Site NoticeSite Notice11 May 2023View
JacobsJacobs6 Jun 2023View
Natural EnglandNatural England7 Jun 2023View
Wivenhoe Town CouncilWivenhoe Town Council9 Jun 2023View
Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency15 Jun 2023View
Tendring District Council Consultation ResponseTendring District Council Consultation Response29 Jun 2023View
Response from the Highway AuthorityResponse from the Highway Authority5 Jul 2023View
Response from the Highway AuthorityResponse from the Highway Authority5 Jul 2023View
Strategic ResponseStrategic Response18 Jul 2023View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response21 Jul 2023View
Place ServicesPlace Services6 Sept 2023View
Place Services (Arboriculture) Consultation ResponsePlace Services (Arboriculture) Consultation Response15 Sept 2023View
Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response15 Sept 2023View
Place Services Tree Officer responsePlace Services Tree Officer response20 Sept 2023View
Place Services Add Info Consultation ResponsePlace Services Add Info Consultation Response22 Sept 2023View

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