Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
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Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, Essex, CM77 8EP
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Council sourceContinuation of development permitted by ESS/12/20/BTE without compliance with conditions 2, 12, 17, 32, 33, 39, 47, 53, 60 and 62 to allow changes to: the internal haul road; contractors’ compound; water and silt management; areas of biodiversity; and restoration and aftercare schemes. ESS/12/20/BTE was planning permission for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Committee Report ESS/31/25/BTE April 2026Committee Report ESS/31/25/BTE April 2026 | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Appendix B ESS/31/25/BTEAppendix B ESS/31/25/BTE | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Final Addendum April 2026Final Addendum April 2026 | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
| Committee Minutes April 2026Committee Minutes April 2026 | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| D & R Chair agreement for Committee resolution extended to 30 September 2026D & R Chair agreement for Committee resolution extended to 30 September 2026 | 1 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 1 May 2025 | View |
| ECC Note regarding delay in acknowledgement of representationsECC Note regarding delay in acknowledgement of representations | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 1 May 2025 | View |
| Planning statementPlanning statement | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Haul Road - DR-P-0100-32A revZHaul Road - DR-P-0100-32A revZ | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| Haul Road with Survey DR-P-0100-032B revRHaul Road with Survey DR-P-0100-032B revR | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Non-Technical Summary Part 1ES - Non-Technical Summary Part 1 | 1 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Non-Technical Summary Part 2ES - Non-Technical Summary Part 2 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES- Non-Technical Summary Part 3ES- Non-Technical Summary Part 3 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Non-Technical Summary Part 4ES - Non-Technical Summary Part 4 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Vol 1 Main Text and Figure ContentsES - Vol 1 Main Text and Figure Contents | 2 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Chapter 01 IntroductionES - Chapter 01 Introduction | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Chapter 02 EIA MethodologyES - Chapter 02 EIA Methodology | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Chapter 03 Site and Development DescriptionES - Chapter 03 Site and Development Description | 2 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Chapter 04 AlternativesES - Chapter 04 Alternatives | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Chapter 05 ConstructionES - Chapter 05 Construction | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Chapter 06 Landscape and Visual EffectsES - Chapter 06 Landscape and Visual Effects | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Chapter 07 EcologyES - Chapter 07 Ecology | 2 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Chapter 08 Summary and Residual EffectsES - Chapter 08 Summary and Residual Effects | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 1.1 Greenhouse Site Red Line boundaryES - Figure 1.1 Greenhouse Site Red Line boundary | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 1.2 Section 73 Site Red Line BoundaryES - Figure 1.2 Section 73 Site Red Line Boundary | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 2.1 Cumulative Schemes PlanES - Figure 2.1 Cumulative Schemes Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 3.1 Greenhouse Site Location PlanES - Figure 3.1 Greenhouse Site Location Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 3.2 Greenhouse Site Context PlanES - Figure 3.2 Greenhouse Site Context Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 3.6 Greenhouse Site Layout PlanES - Figure 3.6 Greenhouse Site Layout Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 3.7 Silt and Water Management PlanES - Figure 3.7 Silt and Water Management Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 3.8 Site Level PlanES - Figure 3.8 Site Level Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 3.12 Carbon Capture PlantES - Figure 3.12 Carbon Capture Plant | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 3.13 Consented Restoration SchemeES - Figure 3.13 Consented Restoration Scheme | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 3.18 PRoW PlanES - Figure 3.18 PRoW Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 4.1 Pre App Site Layout PlanES - Figure 4.1 Pre App Site Layout Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 5.1 Haul Road Relocation PlanES - Figure 5.1 Haul Road Relocation Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 6.1 Site Context PlanES - Figure 6.1 Site Context Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 6.2 Topography PlanES - Figure 6.2 Topography Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 6.3 Landscape Character PlanES - Figure 6.3 Landscape Character Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 6.4 Site Appraisal PlanES - Figure 6.4 Site Appraisal Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 6.5 Visual Appraisal PlanES - Figure 6.5 Visual Appraisal Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 6.6 Night-time Light Sources PlanES - Figure 6.6 Night-time Light Sources Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 6.7 Landscape Strategy Plan DrawingES - Figure 6.7 Landscape Strategy Plan Drawing | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Figure 6.8 Cumulative ZTV PlanES - Figure 6.8 Cumulative ZTV Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Vol 2 Technical AppendicesES - Vol 2 Technical Appendices | 2 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 1.1 EIA Screening RequestES - Appendix 1.1 EIA Screening Request | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 1.2 EIA Screening OpinionES - Appendix 1.2 EIA Screening Opinion | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 1.3 Location of Information within the ESES - Appendix 1.3 Location of Information within the ES | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 1.4 Statement of ExpertiseES - Appendix 1.4 Statement of Expertise | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 2.1 EIA Scoping Request Part 1ES - Appendix 2.1 EIA Scoping Request Part 1 | 1 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 2.1 EIA Scoping Request Part 2ES - Appendix 2.1 EIA Scoping Request Part 2 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 2.2 EIA Scoping OpinionES - Appendix 2.2 EIA Scoping Opinion | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 2.3 Water Resources Technical NoteES - Appendix 2.3 Water Resources Technical Note | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 2.4 Transport EIA Technical NoteES - Appendix 2.4 Transport EIA Technical Note | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 2.5 Noise EIA Technical NoteES - Appendix 2.5 Noise EIA Technical Note | 2 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.1 Planning Policy and Guidance ExtractsES - Appendix 6.1 Planning Policy and Guidance Extracts | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.2 Published Evidence ExtractsES - Appendix 6.2 Published Evidence Extracts | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.3 LVIA MethodologyES - Appendix 6.3 LVIA Methodology | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.4 Site Appraisal Photographs A to OES - Appendix 6.4 Site Appraisal Photographs A to O | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.5 Site Context Photographs 1 to 18ES - Appendix 6.5 Site Context Photographs 1 to 18 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.6 Assessment of Effects Against Current BaselineES - Appendix 6.6 Assessment of Effects Against Current Baseline | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.7 Assessment of Effects Against Future BaselineES - Appendix 6.7 Assessment of Effects Against Future Baseline | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.8 Assessment of Cumulative Effects Against Future BaselineES - Appendix 6.8 Assessment of Cumulative Effects Against Future Baseline | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.9 Landscape Strategy Plan ReportES - Appendix 6.9 Landscape Strategy Plan Report | 2 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 6.10 Accurate Visual RepresentationsES - Appendix 6.10 Accurate Visual Representations | 2 May 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 7.1 Preliminary Ecological AppraisalES - Appendix 7.1 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 7.2 Protected Species Survey Part 1ES - Appendix 7.2 Protected Species Survey Part 1 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 7.2 Protected Species Survey Part 2ES - Appendix 7.2 Protected Species Survey Part 2 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 7.3 Habitat Maps Part 1ES - Appendix 7.3 Habitat Maps Part 1 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 7.3 Habitat Maps Part 2ES - Appendix 7.3 Habitat Maps Part 2 | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 7.4 BNG BaselineES - Appendix 7.4 BNG Baseline | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 7.5 BNG Post IntervetionES - Appendix 7.5 BNG Post Intervetion | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ES - Appendix 7.6 Barn Preliminary Bat Roost AssessmentES - Appendix 7.6 Barn Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Addendhum Cover LetterAddendhum Cover Letter | 7 Jan 2026 | View |
| MIIA AddendumMIIA Addendum | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Acoustic noise barrierAcoustic noise barrier | 14 Apr 2026 | View |
| List of drawings submitted December 2025List of drawings submitted December 2025 | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-01 Rev C Application Area and Area in Applicants ControlA7-01 Rev C Application Area and Area in Applicants Control | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-02 Rev E Existing Quarrying OperationsA7-02 Rev E Existing Quarrying Operations | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-03 Rev G Existing Site SettingA7-03 Rev G Existing Site Setting | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-08 Rev G Proposed Haul Road and Crossing DetailsA7-08 Rev G Proposed Haul Road and Crossing Details | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-09-01 Rev D Site A7 Contractor's CompoundA7-09-01 Rev D Site A7 Contractor's Compound | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-10B Rev F Phasing and Restoration SequenceA7-10B Rev F Phasing and Restoration Sequence | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| BW319.24 Site A7 RPA Earth Mound Protection Sectional ElevationBW319.24 Site A7 RPA Earth Mound Protection Sectional Elevation | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Email from agent with updated cross-sectionsEmail from agent with updated cross-sections | 3 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location of cross-sections and sections 1, 2 and 3 Drawing No. 108 NoLocation of cross-sections and sections 1, 2 and 3 Drawing No. 108 No | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Sections 4 to 7 Drawing no. 109Sections 4 to 7 Drawing no. 109 | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Location and cross -sections through Site R, A2 and A5 Drawing No. 125Location and cross -sections through Site R, A2 and A5 Drawing No. 125 | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| A7-05 Rev G Public Rights of WayA7-05 Rev G Public Rights of Way | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| A7-20-01 Rev G 5 Year Aftercare Scheme & Biodiversity ManagementA7-20-01 Rev G 5 Year Aftercare Scheme & Biodiversity Management | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| A7-07 Rev H Silt and Water ManagementA7-07 Rev H Silt and Water Management | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| A7-09-03 Rev G Site A7 Haul RoadA7-09-03 Rev G Site A7 Haul Road | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| A7-13-01 Rev O Restoration Proposals Site Wide MasterplanA7-13-01 Rev O Restoration Proposals Site Wide Masterplan | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| A7-10A Rev F Phasing and Restoration SequenceA7-10A Rev F Phasing and Restoration Sequence | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| BW319.25 Earth Mound Protection Plan ViewBW319.25 Earth Mound Protection Plan View | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Rivenhall Greenhouses ES Addendum NTS_Part1Rivenhall Greenhouses ES Addendum NTS_Part1 | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Rivenhall Greenhouses ES Addendum NTS_Part2Rivenhall Greenhouses ES Addendum NTS_Part2 | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Rivenhall ES Addendum_Part1Rivenhall ES Addendum_Part1 | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Rivenhall ES Addendum_Part2Rivenhall ES Addendum_Part2 | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Rivenhall ES Addendum_Part3Rivenhall ES Addendum_Part3 | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Rivenhall Greenhouse Braintree - Noise Impact Assessment AddendumRivenhall Greenhouse Braintree - Noise Impact Assessment Addendum | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Rivenhall Greenhouse Braintree - Noise Assessment for PlanningRivenhall Greenhouse Braintree - Noise Assessment for Planning | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| RivenhallGreenhouses-HeritageStatementAddendum-finalRivenhallGreenhouses-HeritageStatementAddendum-final | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Mass Balance Report Addendum v1.0Mass Balance Report Addendum v1.0 | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment Addendum v1.0Flood Risk Assessment Addendum v1.0 | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Noise Assessment AddendumNoise Assessment Addendum | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| A7-01 Rev B LAnd Ownership and Proposed Site PlanA7-01 Rev B LAnd Ownership and Proposed Site Plan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-02 Rev E Previously Approved Areas of Extraction with GreenhousesA7-02 Rev E Previously Approved Areas of Extraction with Greenhouses | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-03 Rev G Existing Site SettingA7-03 Rev G Existing Site Setting | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-05 Rev E Public Rights of WayA7-05 Rev E Public Rights of Way | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-07 Rev E Silt and Water ManagementA7-07 Rev E Silt and Water Management | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-08 Rev F Proposed Haul Road and Crossing DetailsA7-08 Rev F Proposed Haul Road and Crossing Details | 2 May 2025 | View |
| A7-09-01 Rev C Contractors CompoundA7-09-01 Rev C Contractors Compound | 2 May 2025 | View |
| A7-09-03 Rev E Proposed Quarry Haul RoadA7-09-03 Rev E Proposed Quarry Haul Road | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-10A Rev E Proposed PhasingA7-10A Rev E Proposed Phasing | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-10B Rev E Proposed PhasingA7-10B Rev E Proposed Phasing | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-13 -01 Rev L Restoration Proposals - Site Wide MasterplanA7-13 -01 Rev L Restoration Proposals - Site Wide Masterplan | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-20-01 Rev C 5 Year Aftercare Scheme with IWMFA7-20-01 Rev C 5 Year Aftercare Scheme with IWMF | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| A7-05 Rev F Public Rights of WayA7-05 Rev F Public Rights of Way | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-07 Rev F Silt and Water ManagementA7-07 Rev F Silt and Water Management | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-09-03 Rev E A7 Quarry Haul RoadA7-09-03 Rev E A7 Quarry Haul Road | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-13-01 Rev M Restoration Proposals Site Wide MasterplanA7-13-01 Rev M Restoration Proposals Site Wide Masterplan | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-20-01 Rev D 5 Year Aftercare Scheme & Biodiversity ManagementA7-20-01 Rev D 5 Year Aftercare Scheme & Biodiversity Management | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| A7-13-01 Rev N Restoration Proposals Site Wide MasterplanA7-13-01 Rev N Restoration Proposals Site Wide Masterplan | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| A7-09-03 Rev F A7 Quarry Haul RoadA7-09-03 Rev F A7 Quarry Haul Road | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| A7-07 Rev G Silt and Water ManagementA7-07 Rev G Silt and Water Management | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| A7-20-01 Rev E 5 Year Aftercare Scheme & Biodiversity ManagementA7-20-01 Rev E 5 Year Aftercare Scheme & Biodiversity Management | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| Additional Information Site NoticeAdditional Information Site Notice | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Further Information Site NoticeFurther Information Site Notice | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Bradwell with Pattiswick Parish Council Consultation ResponseBradwell with Pattiswick Parish Council Consultation Response | 22 May 2025 | View |
| National Highways Consultation ResponseNational Highways Consultation Response | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Air Quality) Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs (Air Quality) Consultation Response | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Feering Parish Council Consultation ResponseFeering Parish Council Consultation Response | 28 May 2025 | View |
| Natural England Consultation ResponseNatural England Consultation Response | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| George Nicholls - Kelvedon and Feering Heritage Society Consultation ResponseGeorge Nicholls - Kelvedon and Feering Heritage Society Consultation Response | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Noise) Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs (Noise) Consultation Response | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| Braintree District Council Consultation ResponseBraintree District Council Consultation Response | 18 Jun 2025 | View |
| Active Travel England Consultation ResponseActive Travel England Consultation Response | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| Natural England Consultation ResponseNatural England Consultation Response | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Essex Local Access Forum Consultation ResponseEssex Local Access Forum Consultation Response | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Noise) Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs (Noise) Consultation Response | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Lighting) Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs (Lighting) Consultation Response | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| Bradwell with Pattiswick Parish Council Consultation ResponseBradwell with Pattiswick Parish Council Consultation Response | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
| National Highways Consultation ResponseNational Highways Consultation Response | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Feering Parish Council Objection - Mrs Lisa Collins 2/3/2026Feering Parish Council Objection - Mrs Lisa Collins 2/3/2026 | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Coggeshall Parish Council Consultation ResponseCoggeshall Parish Council Consultation Response | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Coggeshall Parish Council Consultation ResponseCoggeshall Parish Council Consultation Response | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Air Quality) Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs (Air Quality) Consultation Response | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Lighting) Consultation Response - Further CommentsRingway Jacobs (Lighting) Consultation Response - Further Comments | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Anglian WaterAnglian Water | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Kelvedon Parish ResponseKelvedon Parish Response | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Cllr Paul Thorogod Consultation ResponseCllr Paul Thorogod Consultation Response | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Braintree District Council Consultation ResponseBraintree District Council Consultation Response | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Environment Agency Consultation ResponseEnvironment Agency Consultation Response | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| British Horse Society Consultation ResponseBritish Horse Society Consultation Response | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Place Servcies Consultation ResponsePlace Servcies Consultation Response | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs Consultation ResponseRingway Jacobs Consultation Response | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Rivenhall Parish Council Consultation ResponseRivenhall Parish Council Consultation Response | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Active Travel EnglandActive Travel England | 20 Mar 2026 | View |
| Natural EnglandNatural England | 27 Mar 2026 | View |
| National Highways Consultation ResponseNational Highways Consultation Response | 8 Apr 2026 | View |
| Jacobs - Noise and vibrationJacobs - Noise and vibration | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Strategic ResponseStrategic Response | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Kelvedon Parish ResponseKelvedon Parish Response | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| Feering Parish ResponseFeering Parish Response | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
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