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
Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE
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Details pursuant to Condition 21 (Noise) 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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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 15 Oct 2025 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 15 Oct 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 30 Sept 2025 | View |
| Heidelberg Birch Pit Quarry Routine Monitoring September 2025Heidelberg Birch Pit Quarry Routine Monitoring September 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | View |
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