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 Colchester Main Road (known as Sunnymead, Elmstead and Heath Farms), Nr Wivenhoe, Alresford, CO7 8DB
Land to the South of Colchester Main Road (known as Sunnymead, Elmstead and Heath Farms), Nr Wivenhoe, Alresford, CO7 8DB
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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) 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.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix 1Appendix 1 | 18 May 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
| Planning statement - Appendix 1 - ESS/17/18/TENPlanning statement - Appendix 1 - ESS/17/18/TEN | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
| Planning statement - Appendix 2 - S106 AgreementPlanning statement - Appendix 2 - S106 Agreement | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
| Planning statement - Appendix 3 - Validation ChecklistPlanning statement - Appendix 3 - Validation Checklist | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
| Planning statement - Appendix 5 - Revised SchemePlanning statement - Appendix 5 - Revised Scheme | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
| Appendix 6- Technical Note from WBM re NosieAppendix 6- Technical Note from WBM re Nosie | 16 May 2023 | View |
| Wivenhoe Quarry - PA to VARY - SS - Main Text and Plans OnlyWivenhoe Quarry - PA to VARY - SS - Main Text and Plans Only | 16 May 2023 | View |
| Appendix 4 - Plan illustrating extent of implementation worksAppendix 4 - Plan illustrating extent of implementation works | 16 May 2023 | View |
| Site/Block Plan - ExistingSite/Block Plan - Existing | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
| The location planThe location plan | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
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