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, C05 9DF
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Council sourceNon-Material Amendment to the wording of conditions 2, 57 and 59 of planning permission ESS/39/23/BTE to allow amended layout for the weighbridge area, including additional weighbridge, gatehouse, maintenance parking area for Upper Lagoon and other minor changes.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 4 Nov 2024 | View |
| ReportReport | 4 Nov 2024 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Landscape and visual technical noteLandscape and visual technical note | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Planning Application AreaPlanning Application Area | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan LayoutProposed Site Plan Layout | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| General Arrangement and Front ElevationGeneral Arrangement and Front Elevation | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Upper Lagoon and Wetland ShelfUpper Lagoon and Wetland Shelf | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Base Plan Woodhouse FarmBase Plan Woodhouse Farm | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Landscape Mitigation Measures PlanLandscape Mitigation Measures Plan | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Landscaping details 1 of 5Landscaping details 1 of 5 | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Landscaping details 2 of 5Landscaping details 2 of 5 | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Roof Layout PlanRoof Layout Plan | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Building and Processes Cross SectionsBuilding and Processes Cross Sections | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Simplified Process Flow PlanSimplified Process Flow Plan | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Typical Arrangement and Architectural FeaturesTypical Arrangement and Architectural Features | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Gate and weighbridge site planGate and weighbridge site plan | 28 Oct 2024 | View |
| Gate house elevationsGate house elevations | 28 Oct 2024 | View |
| Base Plan Woodhouse Farm and weighbridge mark upBase Plan Woodhouse Farm and weighbridge mark up | 28 Oct 2024 | View |
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