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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Colchester Quarry Dry Silo Mortar Plant, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0NN
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 9 Jul 2014 | View |
| Cover Letter - 2 July 2014Cover Letter - 2 July 2014 | 9 Jul 2014 | View |
| Building DetailsBuilding Details | 9 Jul 2014 | View |
| Site PlanSite Plan | 9 Jul 2014 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 9 Jul 2014 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 9 Jul 2014 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 20 Aug 2014 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 20 Aug 2014 | View |
| Application Form (Redacted)Application Form (Redacted) | 18 Nov 2014 | View |
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