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This application is the for proposed relocation of plant site, ready mixed concrete plant, bagging plant and associated ancillary facilities, including for establishment and use of a field conveyor network with bridge over Braxted Road; along with enhancement and use of existing points of access off Braxted Road, together with restoration to agricultural land and nature conservation habitats, in advance of the A12 road widening and improvement national infrastructure project on land at Colemans Farm Quarry.

Appleford Farm CM8 3EZ (Colemans Farm Quarry Processing Plant Site Relocation)

Decision MadeReference: ESS/42/23/BTEEssex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full App with EIA ESS
Received
28 Apr 2023
Validated
15 May 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

This application is the for proposed relocation of plant site, ready mixed concrete plant, bagging plant and associated ancillary facilities, including for establishment and use of a field conveyor network with bridge over Braxted Road; along with enhancement and use of existing points of access off Braxted Road, together with restoration to agricultural land and nature conservation habitats, in advance of the A12 road widening and improvement national infrastructure project on land at Colemans Farm Quarry.

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/42/23/BTE
Agent
MR DANIEL WALKER

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Application location

Appleford Farm CM8 3EZ (Colemans Farm Quarry Processing Plant Site Relocation)

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Documents 159 of 159

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice29 May 2024View
REG 29REG 2931 May 2024View
Committee Report ESS/42/23/BTE May 2024Committee Report ESS/42/23/BTE May 202417 May 2024View
4.2 Appendix A Braintree District Council4.2 Appendix A Braintree District Council17 May 2024View
4.2 Appendix C Maldon District Council Ecological comments4.2 Appendix C Maldon District Council Ecological comments17 May 2024View
4.2 Appendix D Place Services 2009234.2 Appendix D Place Services 20092317 May 2024View
4.2 Appendix E Place Services 2302244.2 Appendix E Place Services 23022417 May 2024View
4.2 Appendix F CPRE4.2 Appendix F CPRE17 May 2024View
Final Committee Addendum May 2024Final Committee Addendum May 202424 May 2024View
Committee Minutes May 2024Committee Minutes May 202421 Jun 2024View
Application FormApplication Form10 May 2023View
NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARYNON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY10 May 2023View
Preliminary Ecology ReportPreliminary Ecology Report24 May 2023View
Habitats Regs ScreeningHabitats Regs Screening10 May 2023View
65205322-SWE-ZZ-XX-T-J-0004 CL - BNG Spreadsheet65205322-SWE-ZZ-XX-T-J-0004 CL - BNG Spreadsheet10 May 2023View
65205322-SWE-ZZ-XX-T-J-0005 biodiversitychecklist65205322-SWE-ZZ-XX-T-J-0005 biodiversitychecklist24 May 2023View
Appendix 1 -A12 DCO PlansAppendix 1 -A12 DCO Plans10 May 2023View
Appendix 2 - Screening OpinionAppendix 2 - Screening Opinion10 May 2023View
Appendix 3 - Pre App Advice LetterAppendix 3 - Pre App Advice Letter10 May 2023View
Appendix 4 - Copy of Plan C45.1001 - Plant Site OptionsAppendix 4 - Copy of Plan C45.1001 - Plant Site Options10 May 2023View
Appendix 5 - Soils and ALC ReportAppendix 5 - Soils and ALC Report10 May 2023View
Datasearch report for Plant Site PADatasearch report for Plant Site PA24 May 2023View
Appendix 6 - Ecology Impact AssessmentAppendix 6 - Ecology Impact Assessment24 May 2023View
Appendix 7 - Landscpae and Visual Impact AssessmentAppendix 7 - Landscpae and Visual Impact Assessment10 May 2023View
Appendix 8 - Archaeology DBAAppendix 8 - Archaeology DBA10 May 2023View
Appendix 9 - Geophysical AssessmentAppendix 9 - Geophysical Assessment10 May 2023View
Appendix 10 - Trial Trench ReportAppendix 10 - Trial Trench Report10 May 2023View
Appendix 11 - Palaeolithic ReportAppendix 11 - Palaeolithic Report10 May 2023View
Appendix 12 - Cultural Heritage Impact AssessmentAppendix 12 - Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment10 May 2023View
Appendix 13 - Hydrological Imapct Assessment Part 1Appendix 13 - Hydrological Imapct Assessment Part 110 May 2023View
Appendix 13 - Hydrological Impact Assessment Part 2Appendix 13 - Hydrological Impact Assessment Part 210 May 2023View
Appendix 13 - Hydrological Imapct Assessment Site LayoutAppendix 13 - Hydrological Imapct Assessment Site Layout10 May 2023View
Appendix 14 - Flood Risk AssessmentAppendix 14 - Flood Risk Assessment10 May 2023View
Appendix 15 - Transport StatementAppendix 15 - Transport Statement24 May 2023View
Appendix 16 - Noise AssessmentAppendix 16 - Noise Assessment10 May 2023View
Appendix 17 - Dust AssessmentAppendix 17 - Dust Assessment24 May 2023View
Appendix 18 - HGV Emmisions Report(2)Appendix 18 - HGV Emmisions Report(2)24 May 2023View
Appendix 19 - Arboricultural Impact AssessmentAppendix 19 - Arboricultural Impact Assessment10 May 2023View
Appendix 20 - Approved Elevation Plans for Current Plant SiteAppendix 20 - Approved Elevation Plans for Current Plant Site10 May 2023View
Planning StatementPlanning Statement16 May 2023View
Appendix 1 - Copy of Decision Notice ESS.40.18.BTEAppendix 1 - Copy of Decision Notice ESS.40.18.BTE10 May 2023View
Appendix 1 - Copy of Decision Notice ESS.40.18.BTEAppendix 1 - Copy of Decision Notice ESS.40.18.BTE10 May 2023View
Appendix 3 - Planning Application FormAppendix 3 - Planning Application Form10 May 2023View
Appendix 4 - Biodiversity ChecklistAppendix 4 - Biodiversity Checklist24 May 2023View
Appendix 5 - Copy of Mailshot FlyerAppendix 5 - Copy of Mailshot Flyer10 May 2023View
Appendix 6 - Copies of feedback forms from Information EventAppendix 6 - Copies of feedback forms from Information Event10 May 2023View
Appendix 7 - Information Event BoardsAppendix 7 - Information Event Boards10 May 2023View
Appendix 8 - Construction Environmental Management PlanAppendix 8 - Construction Environmental Management Plan10 May 2023View
Appendix 9 - Arboricultural Impact AssessmentAppendix 9 - Arboricultural Impact Assessment10 May 2023View
Appendix 10 - Biodiversity Enhancement PlanAppendix 10 - Biodiversity Enhancement Plan16 May 2023View
EA ChecklistEA Checklist16 May 2023View
Agent traffic update commentsAgent traffic update comments30 Apr 2024View
C45.11.01 - New Plant Site - Location PlanC45.11.01 - New Plant Site - Location Plan10 May 2023View
C45.11.02 - New Plant Site - Site PlanC45.11.02 - New Plant Site - Site Plan10 May 2023View
C45.11.03 - New Plant Site -Proposed Layout PlanC45.11.03 - New Plant Site -Proposed Layout Plan10 May 2023View
C45.11.04 - New Plant Site -Propsoed Site Access.C45.11.04 - New Plant Site -Propsoed Site Access.10 May 2023View
C45.11.05 - New Plant Site - Proposed Conveyor OverbridgeC45.11.05 - New Plant Site - Proposed Conveyor Overbridge10 May 2023View
C45.11.06 - New Plant Site - Proposed Connections to current siteC45.11.06 - New Plant Site - Proposed Connections to current site10 May 2023View
C45.11.07 - New Plant Site - Outline Restoration ProposalsC45.11.07 - New Plant Site - Outline Restoration Proposals10 May 2023View
C45.11.08 - New Plant Site - Site SectionsC45.11.08 - New Plant Site - Site Sections10 May 2023View
C45.11.01 - New Plant Site - Location PlanC45.11.01 - New Plant Site - Location Plan10 May 2023View
C45.11.02 - New Plant Site - Site PlanC45.11.02 - New Plant Site - Site Plan10 May 2023View
C45.11.03 - New Plant Site -Proposed Layout PlanC45.11.03 - New Plant Site -Proposed Layout Plan10 May 2023View
C45.11.04 - New Plant Site -Propsoed Site Access.C45.11.04 - New Plant Site -Propsoed Site Access.10 May 2023View
C45.11.05 - New Plant Site - Proposed Conveyor OverbridgeC45.11.05 - New Plant Site - Proposed Conveyor Overbridge10 May 2023View
C45.11.06 - New Plant Site - Proposed Connections to current siteC45.11.06 - New Plant Site - Proposed Connections to current site10 May 2023View
C45.11.07 - New Plant Site - Outline Restoration ProposalsC45.11.07 - New Plant Site - Outline Restoration Proposals10 May 2023View
C45.11.08 - New Plant Site - Site SectionsC45.11.08 - New Plant Site - Site Sections10 May 2023View
Report - Archaeological EvaluationReport - Archaeological Evaluation19 Jul 2023View
2312 - BAL - Plant Site PA - Supplementary Submission as at 11.12.20232312 - BAL - Plant Site PA - Supplementary Submission as at 11.12.202313 Dec 2023View
Appendix 1 - Updated ECIAAppendix 1 - Updated ECIA13 Dec 2023View
Appendix 2 - Updated HIA prepared by Hafren WaterAppendix 2 - Updated HIA prepared by Hafren Water13 Dec 2023View
Appendix 3 - Construction Environmental Management Plan Rev AAppendix 3 - Construction Environmental Management Plan Rev A13 Dec 2023View
Appendix 4 - Biodiversity Enhancement Plan Rev AAppendix 4 - Biodiversity Enhancement Plan Rev A13 Dec 2023View
Appendix 5 - Updated HRA Screening ReportAppendix 5 - Updated HRA Screening Report13 Dec 2023View
Appendix 6 - Landscpae and Visual Impact Assessment AddendumAppendix 6 - Landscpae and Visual Impact Assessment Addendum13 Dec 2023View
Colemans Biodiversity Metric Update Dec 2023Colemans Biodiversity Metric Update Dec 202313 Dec 2023View
Appendix 7 - Copy of Plan C45-01-03G_Revised Working Plan_24-06-22Appendix 7 - Copy of Plan C45-01-03G_Revised Working Plan_24-06-2213 Dec 2023View
C45.11.08 - New Plant Site - Site SectionsC45.11.08 - New Plant Site - Site Sections13 Dec 2023View
C45.11.06 - New Plant Site - Proposed Connections to current siteC45.11.06 - New Plant Site - Proposed Connections to current site13 Dec 2023View
C45.11.03 - New Plant Site -Proposed Layout PlanC45.11.03 - New Plant Site -Proposed Layout Plan13 Dec 2023View
C45.11.07 - New Plant Site - Outline Restoration ProposalsC45.11.07 - New Plant Site - Outline Restoration Proposals13 Dec 2023View
C45.11.01 - New Plant Site - Location PlanC45.11.01 - New Plant Site - Location Plan13 Dec 2023View
C45.11.10 - New Plant Site - Bridleway 29C45.11.10 - New Plant Site - Bridleway 2913 Dec 2023View
C45.11.05 - New Plant Site - Proposed Conveyor OverbridgeC45.11.05 - New Plant Site - Proposed Conveyor Overbridge13 Dec 2023View
C45.11.02 - New Plant Site - Site PlanC45.11.02 - New Plant Site - Site Plan13 Dec 2023View
C45.11.04 - New Plant Site -Propsoed Site Access.C45.11.04 - New Plant Site -Propsoed Site Access.13 Dec 2023View
Site NoticeSite Notice31 May 2023View
Site Notice - Further InformationSite Notice - Further Information13 Dec 2023View
Site Notice - DecisionSite Notice - Decision29 May 2024View
Plant Enquiries TeamPlant Enquiries Team5 Jun 2023View
Plant Enquiry Team Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiry Team Consultation Response5 Jun 2023View
VerizonVerizon6 Jun 2023View
British Pipeline AgencyBritish Pipeline Agency6 Jun 2023View
Digdat Appleford 1Digdat Appleford 16 Jun 2023View
Digdat Appleford 2Digdat Appleford 26 Jun 2023View
Digdat Appleford 3Digdat Appleford 36 Jun 2023View
GTC Plant EnquiryGTC Plant Enquiry6 Jun 2023View
Cadent GasCadent Gas6 Jun 2023View
UKPN_29669706UKPN_296697066 Jun 2023View
UKPN Customer LetterUKPN Customer Letter6 Jun 2023View
LSBUD-230531-29669706LSBUD-230531-296697066 Jun 2023View
29669706_NWL_No_Assets29669706_NWL_No_Assets6 Jun 2023View
Rivenhall Parish Council Consultation ResponseRivenhall Parish Council Consultation Response7 Jun 2023View
Historic EnglandHistoric England9 Jun 2023View
SuDSSuDS9 Jun 2023View
HSE’s Planning Advice Web App responseHSE’s Planning Advice Web App response9 Jun 2023View
EA ResponseEA Response13 Jun 2023View
Cadent Gas Letter - EA_3WWX_29669706Cadent Gas Letter - EA_3WWX_2966970614 Jun 2023View
Cadent Gas CaptureCadent Gas Capture14 Jun 2023View
SSW22_vMar23_Specification-for-Safe-Working-in-the-Vicinity-of-Cadent-AssetsSSW22_vMar23_Specification-for-Safe-Working-in-the-Vicinity-of-Cadent-Assets14 Jun 2023View
Natural EnglandNatural England14 Jun 2023View
Natural EnglandNatural England14 Jun 2023View
Strategic DevelopmentStrategic Development19 Jun 2023View
National HighwaysNational Highways21 Jun 2023View
Witham Town CouncilWitham Town Council22 Jun 2023View
Objection Mrs Geraldine Kennedy 6/22/2023Objection Mrs Geraldine Kennedy 6/22/202322 Jun 2023View
Braintree District Council LetterBraintree District Council Letter29 Jun 2023View
Braintree District CouncilBraintree District Council29 Jun 2023View
extension coleman quarry latest (1).pdfextension coleman quarry latest (1).pdf7 Jul 2023View
Objection - CPRE - mrs Petra Ward 7/7/2023Objection - CPRE - mrs Petra Ward 7/7/20237 Jul 2023View
SuDs Consultation ResponseSuDs Consultation Response19 Sept 2023View
Place ServicesPlace Services21 Sept 2023View
SuDs Updated Consultation ResponseSuDs Updated Consultation Response5 Oct 2023View
National HighwaysNational Highways9 Oct 2023View
Strategic DevelopmentStrategic Development6 Nov 2023View
Maldon District ResponseMaldon District Response20 Nov 2023View
Plant Enquiry Team Add Info Consultation ResponsePlant Enquiry Team Add Info Consultation Response2 Jan 2024View
Digdat linesearch results Add Info - Appleford Part 1Digdat linesearch results Add Info - Appleford Part 12 Jan 2024View
Digdat linesearch results Add Info - Appleford - Part 2Digdat linesearch results Add Info - Appleford - Part 22 Jan 2024View
GTC Plant Enquiry Add Info Consultation Response - EmailGTC Plant Enquiry Add Info Consultation Response - Email2 Jan 2024View
GTC Plant Enquiry Add Info Consultation Response - AttachmentGTC Plant Enquiry Add Info Consultation Response - Attachment2 Jan 2024View
UKPN_31971931 - Add InfoUKPN_31971931 - Add Info3 Jan 2024View
UKPN Customer Letter_Redacted - Add InfoUKPN Customer Letter_Redacted - Add Info3 Jan 2024View
LSBUD-240102-31971931_Redacted - Add InfoLSBUD-240102-31971931_Redacted - Add Info3 Jan 2024View
LSBUD Ref 31971931 Your Ref Appleford Farm Planning Application Holding Objection - Email - Add InfoLSBUD Ref 31971931 Your Ref Appleford Farm Planning Application Holding Objection - Email - Add Info3 Jan 2024View
LSBUD Ref 31971931 Your Ref Appleford Farm Planning Application Holding Objection - Attachment - Add InfoLSBUD Ref 31971931 Your Ref Appleford Farm Planning Application Holding Objection - Attachment - Add Info3 Jan 2024View
LSBUD Job No. 31971931 - Email - Add InfoLSBUD Job No. 31971931 - Email - Add Info3 Jan 2024View
31971931_NWL_No_Assets - Attachment - Add Info31971931_NWL_No_Assets - Attachment - Add Info3 Jan 2024View
Thames Water Add Info Consultation ResponseThames Water Add Info Consultation Response3 Jan 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas4 Jan 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas4 Jan 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas4 Jan 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas4 Jan 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas4 Jan 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas10 Jan 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas10 Jan 2024View
Cadent GasCadent Gas10 Jan 2024View
Historic England ResponseHistoric England Response12 Jan 2024View
Witham Town Council ResponseWitham Town Council Response12 Jan 2024View
OpenreachOpenreach15 Jan 2024View
OpenreachOpenreach15 Jan 2024View
National Highways Consultation ResponseNational Highways Consultation Response17 Jan 2024View
Strategic ResponseStrategic Response18 Jan 2024View
Environment Agency Add Info Consultation ResponseEnvironment Agency Add Info Consultation Response22 Jan 2024View
Suds Team Add Info Consultation ResponseSuds Team Add Info Consultation Response26 Jan 2024View
Natural England ResponseNatural England Response26 Jan 2024View
Natural England ResponseNatural England Response26 Jan 2024View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response23 Feb 2024View

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Decision Notice Appendix 1 - Copy of Decision Notice ESS.40.18.BTE Appendix 1 - Copy of Decision Notice ESS.40.18.BTE Site Notice - Decision
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