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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Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ
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Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ
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Retrospective application for the continuation of the extraction of mineral to create an agricultural reservoir without compliance with conditions 2 (compliance with submitted details), 7 (highway improvements), 8 (visibility splays), 9 (Access via Wash Lane), 10 (wheel cleaning facilities), 12 (surface water management), 20 (overburden stockpiles), 22 (dust minimisation), 24 (landscape scheme), 26 (tree and hedgerow retention), 28 (protected species survey), 29 (soil movement scheme), 30 (machine movement scheme), 32 (soil bunds), 35 (scheme of archaeological investigation), 36 (reinstatement of haul route area) and 37 (aftercare scheme) attached to planning permission (ESS/37/11/MAL (appeal ref APP/Z1585/A/12/2169596/NWF)) to allow an amended layout, phasing and restoration of the mineral extraction and agricultural reservoir development, required due to application ref ESS/34/14/MAL
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| Plans Facer PagePlans Facer Page | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| Proposed Access Crossings at Wash LaneProposed Access Crossings at Wash Lane | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| Illustrative Reservoir PlanIllustrative Reservoir Plan | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| Illustrative Operations PlanIllustrative Operations Plan | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| Appendix 2 Approved ConditionsAppendix 2 Approved Conditions | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 21 Jul 2014 | View |
| Email - 11/07/2014Email - 11/07/2014 | 22 Jul 2014 | View |
| Email - Confirmation of Extension of time to 11 Dec 2014Email - Confirmation of Extension of time to 11 Dec 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | View |
| Email - Agreed time extension to 28 Oct 2014Email - Agreed time extension to 28 Oct 2014 | 30 Sept 2014 | View |
| Application Form (Redacted)Application Form (Redacted) | 18 Nov 2014 | View |
| Appendix 1 Applications Forms (Redacted)Appendix 1 Applications Forms (Redacted) | 18 Nov 2014 | View |
| Covering Letter (Redacted)Covering Letter (Redacted) | 18 Nov 2014 | View |
| Sign PlotSign Plot | 19 Jan 2015 | View |
| Wash Lane CrossingWash Lane Crossing | 19 Jan 2015 | View |
| Superseded - Wash Lane CrossingSuperseded - Wash Lane Crossing | 19 Jan 2015 | View |
| Superseded - Wash Lane CrossingSuperseded - Wash Lane Crossing | 19 Jan 2015 | View |
| Committee Report January 2015Committee Report January 2015 | 19 Jan 2015 | View |
| Committee Addendum Jan 2015Committee Addendum Jan 2015 | 23 Jan 2015 | View |
| Committee Minutes Jan 2015Committee Minutes Jan 2015 | 19 Feb 2015 | View |
| Performance Bond for a Before/After Survey Pursuant to Planning PermissionsPerformance Bond for a Before/After Survey Pursuant to Planning Permissions | 30 Apr 2015 | View |
| S106 AgreementS106 Agreement | 30 Apr 2015 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 30 Apr 2015 | View |
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