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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Land south of A1060 (Salt’s Green), Chalk End, Chelmsford (northern part of MLP Allocation A40: Shellow Cross Farm)
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Council sourceEIA Scoping Opinion for a new sand and gravel quarry
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping OpinionScoping Opinion | 8 Aug 2019 | View |
| Covering Letter / Supporting StatementCovering Letter / Supporting Statement | 5 Jul 2019 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 4 Jul 2019 | View |
| Landscape Opportunities and Constraints PlanLandscape Opportunities and Constraints Plan | 4 Jul 2019 | View |
| Lead Local Flood AuthorityLead Local Flood Authority | 11 Jul 2019 | View |
| Jacobs NoiseJacobs Noise | 17 Jul 2019 | View |
| Jacobs Air QualityJacobs Air Quality | 24 Jul 2019 | View |
| Essex RamblersEssex Ramblers | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Natural EnglandNatural England | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Chelmsford City CouncilChelmsford City Council | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Jacobs LightingJacobs Lighting | 7 Aug 2019 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 12 Aug 2019 | View |
| EA Consultation ChecklistEA Consultation Checklist | 5 Jul 2019 | View |
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