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Land at: Colemans Farm Quarry, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX
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Council sourceProposed western extension to the current site using existing approved facilities (site access, plant site, mineral processing plant and other ancillary facilities); including for the diversion of the Burghey Brook; with restoration to arable land using imported inert restoration materials, and on-site materials in advance of the A12 road widening and improvement national infrastructure project
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Reg 29 and 30 Statement - PDF VersionReg 29 and 30 Statement - PDF Version | 1 Feb 2024 | View |
| Decision Notice - PDF VersionDecision Notice - PDF Version | 1 Feb 2024 | View |
| 3_S106SupplementAgreement160124pdf-V1_Redacted3_S106SupplementAgreement160124pdf-V1_Redacted | 1 Feb 2024 | View |
| Part1of2CompletedS106Agreement16012024pdf-V1 - RedactedPart1of2CompletedS106Agreement16012024pdf-V1 - Redacted | 1 Feb 2024 | View |
| 2_Part2of2CompletedS106Agreement16012024pdf-V1 - Redacted2_Part2of2CompletedS106Agreement16012024pdf-V1 - Redacted | 1 Feb 2024 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/36/21/BTE January 2023Committee Report ESS/36/21/BTE January 2023 | 23 Jan 2023 | View |
| Committee Appendix January 2023Committee Appendix January 2023 | 23 Jan 2023 | View |
| Committee Final Addendum January 2023Committee Final Addendum January 2023 | 27 Jan 2023 | View |
| Committee Minutes January 2023Committee Minutes January 2023 | 20 Apr 2023 | View |
| Certificate ACertificate A | 18 May 2021 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 18 May 2021 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Environmental Statement - April 2021Environmental Statement - April 2021 | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Environmental Statement - March 2021Environmental Statement - March 2021 | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 3 - Pre App Advice LetterAppendix 3 - Pre App Advice Letter | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 4 - Soils and Agricultural ReportAppendix 4 - Soils and Agricultural Report | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 5 - Preliminary Ecological AppraisalAppendix 5 - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 6 - Landscape StatementAppendix 6 - Landscape Statement | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 7 - Hydrological Impact AssessmentAppendix 7 - Hydrological Impact Assessment | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 8 - Flood Risk AssessmentAppendix 8 - Flood Risk Assessment | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 9 - Traffic StatementAppendix 9 - Traffic Statement | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 10 - Noise AssessmentAppendix 10 - Noise Assessment | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 11 - Air Quality AssessmentAppendix 11 - Air Quality Assessment | 19 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 12 - Trial Trench ReportAppendix 12 - Trial Trench Report | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 13 - Paeleolithic ReportAppendix 13 - Paeleolithic Report | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 14 - Construction Environment Management PlanAppendix 14 - Construction Environment Management Plan | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 15 - Schedule of Conditions - ESS/40/18/BTEAppendix 15 - Schedule of Conditions - ESS/40/18/BTE | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Non-Technical SummaryNon-Technical Summary | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 14 May 2021 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 18 May 2021 | View |
| Supporting StatementSupporting Statement | 18 May 2021 | View |
| Agent updates - Appendix 6 - Landscape Restoration Scheme updated July 2021.pdfAgent updates - Appendix 6 - Landscape Restoration Scheme updated July 2021.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| Appendix 14 - Colemans Farm LRS -10-02-2021.pdfAppendix 14 - Colemans Farm LRS -10-02-2021.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| Copy of Biodiversity Metric 3.0_Colemans W Extension.xlsmCopy of Biodiversity Metric 3.0_Colemans W Extension.xlsm | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| PEA_Land at Colemans Farm_SES Issue_FinalREVA.pdfPEA_Land at Colemans Farm_SES Issue_FinalREVA.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| Method Statement & Supporting Information_merged-compressed.pdfMethod Statement & Supporting Information_merged-compressed.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| WAAP 000463 Colemans Farm S23 approval Letter.pdfWAAP 000463 Colemans Farm S23 approval Letter.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| Copy of Biodiversity Metric 3.0_Colemans W Extension as at 19 April 2022.xlsmCopy of Biodiversity Metric 3.0_Colemans W Extension as at 19 April 2022.xlsm | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| 418-01E-Detailed Landscape Proposals-21-04-22.pdf418-01E-Detailed Landscape Proposals-21-04-22.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| C45-08-05B Revised Restoration Plan_21_04_2021.pdfC45-08-05B Revised Restoration Plan_21_04_2021.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| C45-09-06B_Restoration Plan_21-04-2021.pdfC45-09-06B_Restoration Plan_21-04-2021.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| PEA_Land at Colemans Farm_SES Issue_FinalREVA with highlights.pdfPEA_Land at Colemans Farm_SES Issue_FinalREVA with highlights.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| Agents update AQ commentsAgents update AQ comments | 8 Aug 2022 | View |
| Agents update AQ commentsAgents update AQ comments | 8 Aug 2022 | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentAir Quality Assessment | 1 Nov 2022 | View |
| Supplimentary supporting statementSupplimentary supporting statement | 23 Nov 2022 | View |
| C45-09-01 LOCATION PLAN FOR WESTERN EXTENSION.pdfC45-09-01 LOCATION PLAN FOR WESTERN EXTENSION.pdf | 26 Apr 2021 | View |
| C45-09-02 SITE PLAN FOR WESTERN EXTENSION.pdfC45-09-02 SITE PLAN FOR WESTERN EXTENSION.pdf | 26 Apr 2021 | View |
| Location Plan - Application to VaryLocation Plan - Application to Vary | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Site Plan - Application to VarySite Plan - Application to Vary | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Site PlanSite Plan | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Revised Working PlanRevised Working Plan | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Burghey Brook DiversionBurghey Brook Diversion | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Detailed Phasing PlansDetailed Phasing Plans | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Restoration PlanRestoration Plan | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Site Cross SectionsSite Cross Sections | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 1 - Work SchemeAppendix 1 - Work Scheme | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 2 - Rest SchemeAppendix 2 - Rest Scheme | 5 May 2021 | View |
| Colemans Quarry - Western Extension - WSI for MitigationColemans Quarry - Western Extension - WSI for Mitigation | 5 Nov 2021 | View |
| Statement re summary of potential for Palaeolithic ArchaeologyStatement re summary of potential for Palaeolithic Archaeology | 5 Nov 2021 | View |
| Combined AIA Report 23/09/2021Combined AIA Report 23/09/2021 | 16 Nov 2021 | View |
| Preliminary Ecology Appraisal - Land at Colemans Farm SES Issue Final 14/10/2021Preliminary Ecology Appraisal - Land at Colemans Farm SES Issue Final 14/10/2021 | 16 Nov 2021 | View |
| Air Quality Traffic Assessment for the proposed western extension at Colemans Farm QuarryAir Quality Traffic Assessment for the proposed western extension at Colemans Farm Quarry | 16 Nov 2021 | View |
| Agents additional Air Quality commentsAgents additional Air Quality comments | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Agents additional Air Quality commentsAgents additional Air Quality comments | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Covering Letter dated 17/05/2022Covering Letter dated 17/05/2022 | 23 May 2022 | View |
| Air Quality Traffic Assessment dated 7/05/2022Air Quality Traffic Assessment dated 7/05/2022 | 23 May 2022 | View |
| Copy of Biodiversity Metric 3.0_Colemans W Extension as at 19 April 2022.xlsmCopy of Biodiversity Metric 3.0_Colemans W Extension as at 19 April 2022.xlsm | 15 Jun 2022 | View |
| C45-08-05B Revised Restoration Plan_21_04_2021.pdfC45-08-05B Revised Restoration Plan_21_04_2021.pdf | 15 Jun 2022 | View |
| Email from the Agent dated 27/06/2022 containing additional information/docuemtation for the Planning ApplicationEmail from the Agent dated 27/06/2022 containing additional information/docuemtation for the Planning Application | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Agent Comments Email - Colemans Farm Quarry – Application Ref ESS/36/21/BTE – ECC Green InfrastructureAgent Comments Email - Colemans Farm Quarry – Application Ref ESS/36/21/BTE – ECC Green Infrastructure | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| Section+56+Notice+Regulation+9+A12+RIPSection+56+Notice+Regulation+9+A12+RIP | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| ESS 36 21 bte RE DRAFTESS 36 21 bte RE DRAFT | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| Copy of Biodiversity Metric 3.0_Colemans W Extension as at 19 April 2022Copy of Biodiversity Metric 3.0_Colemans W Extension as at 19 April 2022 | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| Updated AQ ReportUpdated AQ Report | 16 Nov 2022 | View |
| 2210 - Colemans Farm - ES for Application to Vary Conditions to vary WS and RS - Rev A2210 - Colemans Farm - ES for Application to Vary Conditions to vary WS and RS - Rev A | 24 Nov 2022 | View |
| 2210 - Colemans Farm - Application for Western Extn and Reduced Scope PA to Vary - Rev A2210 - Colemans Farm - Application for Western Extn and Reduced Scope PA to Vary - Rev A | 24 Nov 2022 | View |
| Appendix 6 - Landscape Restoration Scheme updated Nov 2022Appendix 6 - Landscape Restoration Scheme updated Nov 2022 | 5 Dec 2022 | View |
| Revised Working Plan 24/09/2021Revised Working Plan 24/09/2021 | 5 Nov 2021 | View |
| Restoration Plan 14/10/2021Restoration Plan 14/10/2021 | 5 Nov 2021 | View |
| 418-01E-Detailed Landscape Proposals-21-04-22.pdf418-01E-Detailed Landscape Proposals-21-04-22.pdf | 15 Jun 2022 | View |
| C45-09-06B_Restoration Plan_21-04-2021.pdfC45-09-06B_Restoration Plan_21-04-2021.pdf | 15 Jun 2022 | View |
| Revised Working Plan 27/06/2022Revised Working Plan 27/06/2022 | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Revised Restoration Plan 27/06/2022Revised Restoration Plan 27/06/2022 | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Retoration Plan 27/06/2022Retoration Plan 27/06/2022 | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Revised Working Plan 24/06/2022Revised Working Plan 24/06/2022 | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| 418-01E-Detailed Landscape Proposals-21-04-22418-01E-Detailed Landscape Proposals-21-04-22 | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| C45-08-05B Revised Restoration Plan_21_04_2021C45-08-05B Revised Restoration Plan_21_04_2021 | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| C45-09-06B_Restoration Plan_21-04-2021C45-09-06B_Restoration Plan_21-04-2021 | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| C45-01-03G_Revised Working Plan_24-06-22C45-01-03G_Revised Working Plan_24-06-22 | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| C45-09-06C_Restoration Plan_27.06.22C45-09-06C_Restoration Plan_27.06.22 | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| C45-08-05C Revised Restoration Plan_27_06_2022C45-08-05C Revised Restoration Plan_27_06_2022 | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| C45-09-03b_Revised Working Plan-27.06.2022C45-09-03b_Revised Working Plan-27.06.2022 | 28 Sept 2022 | View |
| Site Notice - Notification of Decision - PDF VersionSite Notice - Notification of Decision - PDF Version | 1 Feb 2024 | View |
| Rivenhall ParishRivenhall Parish | 2 Jun 2021 | View |
| Highways EnglandHighways England | 10 Jun 2021 | View |
| JacobsJacobs | 15 Jun 2021 | View |
| EA ResponseEA Response | 15 Jun 2021 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs Consultation Response (Attachment - Air Quality)Ringway Jacobs Consultation Response (Attachment - Air Quality) | 16 Jun 2021 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs Consultation Response (Email)Ringway Jacobs Consultation Response (Email) | 16 Jun 2021 | View |
| Highways England Consultation Response (Attachment)Highways England Consultation Response (Attachment) | 22 Jun 2021 | View |
| Highways England Consultation Response (Email)Highways England Consultation Response (Email) | 22 Jun 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment) | 12 Jul 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Consultation Response (Email) | 12 Jul 2021 | View |
| Great Braxted Parish Council Consultation ResponseGreat Braxted Parish Council Consultation Response | 9 Aug 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Consultation Response (Email) | 12 Aug 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment) | 12 Aug 2021 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 12 Aug 2021 | View |
| Braintree District CouncilBraintree District Council | 13 Aug 2021 | View |
| Strategic DevelopmentStrategic Development | 26 Aug 2021 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 19 Nov 2021 | View |
| Highways EnglandHighways England | 29 Nov 2021 | View |
| Environment Agency Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Environment Agency Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment) | 9 Dec 2021 | View |
| Environment Agency Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Environment Agency Add Info Consultation Response (Email) | 9 Dec 2021 | View |
| Rivenhall Parish Council Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Rivenhall Parish Council Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment) | 9 Dec 2021 | View |
| Rivenhall Parish Council Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Rivenhall Parish Council Add Info Consultation Response (Email) | 9 Dec 2021 | View |
| Witham Town Council Consultation Response (Attachment)Witham Town Council Consultation Response (Attachment) | 20 Dec 2021 | View |
| Witham Town Council Consultation Response (Email)Witham Town Council Consultation Response (Email) | 20 Dec 2021 | View |
| Jacobs AirJacobs Air | 24 Jan 2022 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 15 Feb 2022 | View |
| National HighwaysNational Highways | 28 Mar 2022 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Air Quality) Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Ringway Jacobs (Air Quality) Add Info Consultation Response (Email) | 7 Apr 2022 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Air Quality) Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Ringway Jacobs (Air Quality) Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment) | 7 Apr 2022 | View |
| JacobsJacobs | 30 Jun 2022 | View |
| Place Services (Ecology) Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Place Services (Ecology) Add Info Consultation Response (Email) | 1 Jul 2022 | View |
| Place Services (Ecology) Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services (Ecology) Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment) | 1 Jul 2022 | View |
| Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Email) | 1 Jul 2022 | View |
| Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment) | 1 Jul 2022 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs AQ update (Email)Ringway Jacobs AQ update (Email) | 8 Aug 2022 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs AQ update (Attachment)Ringway Jacobs AQ update (Attachment) | 8 Aug 2022 | View |
| Green Infrastructure ResponseGreen Infrastructure Response | 21 Sept 2022 | View |
| Jacobs AirJacobs Air | 14 Nov 2022 | View |
| Green Infrastructure ResponseGreen Infrastructure Response | 16 Nov 2022 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 1Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 1 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 2Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 2 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 3Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 3 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 5Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 5 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 6Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 6 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 11Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 11 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
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