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Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Archaeological soil stripping) 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 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 working and restoration scheme together with an extended time period to achieve site restoration.

Land at Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE

Decision MadeReference: ESS/45/18/COL/4/3Essex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Submission of Details CC/ESS
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Archaeological soil stripping) 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 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 working and restoration scheme together with an extended time period to achieve site restoration.

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/45/18/COL/4/3
Agent
Ben Ayres

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Application location

Land at Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE

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Documents 5 of 5

DocumentPublishedAction
Delegated ReportDelegated Report12 Jun 2026View
Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter12 Jun 2026View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data21 May 2026View
Archaeological assessmentArchaeological assessment21 May 2026View
Place Servcies (Archaeology) Consultation ResponsePlace Servcies (Archaeology) Consultation Response12 Jun 2026View

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