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 Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), Haven Road, The Hythe, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HT
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Council sourceThe construction of plant and structures on operational land associated with an Enhanced Digestion Programme including 2 digesters measuring 18.3m in height and 1 flue stack measuring 16m in height.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officers Delegated ReportOfficers Delegated Report | 12 Dec 2013 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 12 Dec 2013 | View |
| Site Summary, 29/05/2012Site Summary, 29/05/2012 | 29 May 2012 | View |
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