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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Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CO5 9DF
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Council sourceNon-Material Amendment to amend the wording of Conditions 2, 22, 23, 57 and 59 of planning permission ESS/39/23/BTE to allow an amended profile of the northern slope of the IWMF site and minor reprofiling of the Upper Lagoon.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 26 Jul 2024 | View |
| ReportReport | 26 Jul 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Landscape and Visual Technical NoteLandscape and Visual Technical Note | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Upper Lagoon StatementUpper Lagoon Statement | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Cover letterCover letter | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| Soft Landscape Proposals Sheet 2 of 5Soft Landscape Proposals Sheet 2 of 5 | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Soft Landscape Proposals Sheet 3 of 5Soft Landscape Proposals Sheet 3 of 5 | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Building and Processes Cross SectionsBuilding and Processes Cross Sections | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Simplified Process Flow PlanSimplified Process Flow Plan | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Upper Lagoon and Wetland ShelfUpper Lagoon and Wetland Shelf | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| General Arrangement and Front ElevationGeneral Arrangement and Front Elevation | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Base Plan Woodhouse FarmBase Plan Woodhouse Farm | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Roof Layout PlanRoof Layout Plan | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Typical Arrangement and Architectural FeaturesTypical Arrangement and Architectural Features | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan LayoutProposed Site Plan Layout | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Landscape Mitigation Measures PlanLandscape Mitigation Measures Plan | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Drainage Layout 1 of 2Drainage Layout 1 of 2 | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Drainage Layout 2 of 2Drainage Layout 2 of 2 | 1 Jul 2024 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
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