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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Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Conditions 6 (Ecology); 21 (Noise); 51 (Restoration); 52 (Landscaping); 54 (Landscaping) and 55 (Amenity Aftercare) of Planning permission ESS/45/18/COL that was for the Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD ReportSOD Report | 23 Jul 2024 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| Ecological Design StrategyEcological Design Strategy | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| Condition 51 Restoration SectionsCondition 51 Restoration Sections | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| Condition 51 Restoration DetailsCondition 51 Restoration Details | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| Condition 52 Landscaping DetailsCondition 52 Landscaping Details | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| Birch Quarry Agricultural Aftercare SchemeBirch Quarry Agricultural Aftercare Scheme | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| Birch Quarry Agricultural Aftercare and Biodiversity Management PlanBirch Quarry Agricultural Aftercare and Biodiversity Management Plan | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| Birch Pit Noise Monitoring Scheme IssuedBirch Pit Noise Monitoring Scheme Issued | 6 Feb 2024 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| Agent update comments 240422_HEI002_BP-RD-1-revA-A1Agent update comments 240422_HEI002_BP-RD-1-revA-A1 | 19 Jun 2024 | View |
| Agent update comments B7 Birch Quarry Ecological Design Strategy V2Agent update comments B7 Birch Quarry Ecological Design Strategy V2 | 19 Jun 2024 | View |
| Agent update comments 24.06.17 L to Terry Burns_Discharge of Ecology ConditionsAgent update comments 24.06.17 L to Terry Burns_Discharge of Ecology Conditions | 19 Jun 2024 | View |
| Revised noise monitoring reportRevised noise monitoring report | 24 May 2024 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 23 Jul 2024 | View |
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