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 at Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 53 (Revised Restoration Plan) of planning permission ESS/29/20/TEN that was for the proposed western extension to Martells Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of silica sand and gravel, and subsequent restoration using inert materials along with the creation of a new access.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD ReportSOD Report | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| KD.MTQ.2.009 Concept Restoration Rev EKD.MTQ.2.009 Concept Restoration Rev E | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| Agent Email : Martells Quarry ESS/29/20/TEN Condition 53Agent Email : Martells Quarry ESS/29/20/TEN Condition 53 | 1 Oct 2025 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
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