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 4 (Archaeological soil stripping); 5 (CEMP); 9 (Arboriculture) and 14 (Scheme of Working) 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, Maldon Road, Birch
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sod Report ApprovalSod Report Approval | 17 May 2023 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 17 May 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Other relevant informationOther relevant information | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Other relevant informationOther relevant information | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Other relevant informationOther relevant information | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Other relevant informationOther relevant information | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Other relevant informationOther relevant information | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Additional plansAdditional plans | 19 Aug 2022 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 8 Sept 2022 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Consultation Response (Email) | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment) | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 12 Apr 2023 | View |
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