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Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions 1 (Approved Details) and 3 (Duration) of planning permission ESX/27/92/COL originally granted for "Winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete batching plant and associated facilities, construction of a new site entrance and restoration to agriculture and amenity” to enable a revised restoration scheme and to accommodate an extension of time to achieve site restoration through until 31st December 2029. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch

Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch, CO5 9XE

Decision MadeReference: ESS/45/18/COLEssex County Council

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Application location

Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch, CO5 9XE

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Removal/Variation of Condition ESS EIA
Received
21 Dec 2018
Validated
21 Dec 2018
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions 1 (Approved Details) and 3 (Duration) of planning permission ESX/27/92/COL originally granted for "Winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete batching plant and associated facilities, construction of a new site entrance and restoration to agriculture and amenity” to enable a revised restoration scheme and to accommodate an extension of time to achieve site restoration through until 31st December 2029. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/45/18/COL
Agent
Miss Joanna Freyther

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Birch REG 29 StatementBirch REG 29 Statement12 May 2023View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice12 May 2023View
Committee Report ESS-45-18-COL May 2022Committee Report ESS-45-18-COL May 202219 May 2022View
Draft Addendum 27/05/2022Draft Addendum 27/05/202225 May 2022View
Committee Minutes May 2022Committee Minutes May 202215 Jul 2022View
21/12/2018 - Photographs & photomontages21/12/2018 - Photographs & photomontages27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Planning statement21/12/2018 - Planning statement27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Essex LCA21/12/2018 - Essex LCA27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Colchester LCA21/12/2018 - Colchester LCA27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Aerial Photography21/12/2018 - Aerial Photography27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - ZTV21/12/2018 - ZTV27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Landscape Restoration Scheme21/12/2018 - Landscape Restoration Scheme27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Biodiversity Validation Checklist21/12/2018 - Biodiversity Validation Checklist27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Site Location Plan21/12/2018 - Site Location Plan27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Statutory Designations Plan21/12/2018 - Statutory Designations Plan27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Aerial Photography21/12/2018 - Aerial Photography27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Planning Permission Boundary21/12/2018 - Planning Permission Boundary27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Planning Permission Boundary21/12/2018 - Planning Permission Boundary27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Landscape Restoration Scheme21/12/2018 - Landscape Restoration Scheme27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - 3 Phase Stripping Tender 201721/12/2018 - 3 Phase Stripping Tender 201727 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Non-Technical Summary21/12/2018 - Non-Technical Summary27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Description of Development21/12/2018 - Description of Development27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - A summary of the attachments in the proposal21/12/2018 - A summary of the attachments in the proposal27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - How the fee was calculated21/12/2018 - How the fee was calculated27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Application Form - Without Personal Data21/12/2018 - Application Form - Without Personal Data27 Dec 2018View
EA DMCC.docxEA DMCC.docx8 Jan 2019View
Birch noise assessment - RevisedBirch noise assessment - Revised22 Mar 2019View
Birch noise assessment - RevisedBirch noise assessment - Revised22 Mar 2019View
Agent response Email to the Place Services letter dated 7th OctoberAgent response Email to the Place Services letter dated 7th October27 Jan 2021View
Noise Monitoring location planNoise Monitoring location plan25 Aug 2023View
21/12/2018 - Air quality assessment21/12/2018 - Air quality assessment27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Biodiversity survey and report21/12/2018 - Biodiversity survey and report27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Flood risk assessment21/12/2018 - Flood risk assessment27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Heritage statement21/12/2018 - Heritage statement27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Noise impact assessment21/12/2018 - Noise impact assessment27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Transport Assessment21/12/2018 - Transport Assessment27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Landscape and Visual Assessment21/12/2018 - Landscape and Visual Assessment27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Population and Land Use21/12/2018 - Population and Land Use27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Conclusions21/12/2018 - Conclusions27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Introduction21/12/2018 - Introduction27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Site and Surroundings21/12/2018 - Site and Surroundings27 Dec 2018View
21/12/2018 - Planning Policy21/12/2018 - Planning Policy27 Dec 2018View
Tree Constraints Plan and a revised Landscape Restoration SchemeTree Constraints Plan and a revised Landscape Restoration Scheme27 Jan 2021View
Landscape Restoration Plan (full hedge)Landscape Restoration Plan (full hedge)14 Jan 2022View
Phasing Plan (full hedge)Phasing Plan (full hedge)14 Jan 2022View
Site NoticeSite Notice10 Jan 2019View
Site Notice - Notification of DecisionSite Notice - Notification of Decision11 May 2023View
EA ResponseEA Response5 Feb 2019View
Highways - Strategic Development ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Response6 Feb 2019View
Environment Agency ResponseEnvironment Agency Response7 Feb 2019View
Air Quality ResponseAir Quality Response12 Feb 2019View
Colchester District ResponseColchester District Response13 Feb 2019View
Noise ResponseNoise Response14 Feb 2019View
Environment Agency ResponseEnvironment Agency Response11 Mar 2019View
Place Service Consultation ResponsePlace Service Consultation Response27 Mar 2019View
Place Services 25/04/19 response to consultationPlace Services 25/04/19 response to consultation25 Apr 2019View
Ringway Jacobs - Noise Consultation Response (Email)Ringway Jacobs - Noise Consultation Response (Email)26 Jun 2019View
Ringway Jacobs - Noise Consultation Response (Attachment)Ringway Jacobs - Noise Consultation Response (Attachment)26 Jun 2019View
Ringway Jacobs Add Info (Noise) Consultation Response (Email)Ringway Jacobs Add Info (Noise) Consultation Response (Email)15 Feb 2022View
Ringway Jacobs Add Info (Noise) Consultation Response (Attachment)Ringway Jacobs Add Info (Noise) Consultation Response (Attachment)15 Feb 2022View
Natural EnglandNatural England15 Feb 2022View
Environment Agency Add Info Consultation Respone (Email)Environment Agency Add Info Consultation Respone (Email)16 Feb 2022View
Environment Agency Add Info Consultation Respone (Attachment)Environment Agency Add Info Consultation Respone (Attachment)16 Feb 2022View
JacobsJacobs22 Feb 2022View
Highways - Strategic Development Add Info Consultation Response (Email)Highways - Strategic Development Add Info Consultation Response (Email)28 Feb 2022View
Highways - Strategic Development Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)Highways - Strategic Development Add Info Consultation Response (Attachment)28 Feb 2022View
Place ServicesPlace Services21 Mar 2022View
S106 AgreementS106 Agreement10 May 2023View

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Decision Notice Site Notice - Notification of Decision
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