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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Land at: Colemans Farm Quarry, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX
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Land at: Colemans Farm Quarry, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX
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For the continuation of mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance (for a temporary period ceasing upon the working and restoration of the western extension) with conditions 12 (HGV movements), 25 (mineral handling), 27 (restoration materials importation), and 35b (restrictions on permitted development rights) of planning consent ESS/40/18/BTE that was an earlier variation of conditions under planning consent ESS/10/18/BTE to now enable the importation of as raised sand and gravel from a proposed western extension to the site; the importation of inert materials (for use in the restoration of the proposed western extension); the inclusion of additional water lagoons on site; and a temporary increase in HGV movements to enable accelerated progression of proposed western extension restoration scheme to return the land to formation level in advance of the a12 road widening and improvement national infrastructure project
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Decision Notice - PDF VersionDecision Notice - PDF Version | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Reg 29-30 Statement - PDF VersionReg 29-30 Statement - PDF Version | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| 3_S106SupplementAgreement160124pdf-V1 - Redacted3_S106SupplementAgreement160124pdf-V1 - Redacted | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Part1of2CompletedS106Agreement16012024pdf-V1 - RedactedPart1of2CompletedS106Agreement16012024pdf-V1 - Redacted | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| 2_Part2of2CompletedS106Agreement16012024pdf-V1 - Redacted2_Part2of2CompletedS106Agreement16012024pdf-V1 - Redacted | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Committee Report ESS/51/21/BTE January 2023Committee Report ESS/51/21/BTE January 2023 | 23 Jan 2023 | View |
| Committee Final Addendum January 2023Committee Final Addendum January 2023 | 27 Jan 2023 | View |
| Committee Minutes January 2023Committee Minutes January 2023 | 20 Apr 2023 | View |
| Environmental Statement - April 2021Environmental Statement - April 2021 | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Environmental Statement - March 2021Environmental Statement - March 2021 | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 3 - Pre App Advice LetterAppendix 3 - Pre App Advice Letter | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 4 - Soils and Agricultural ReportAppendix 4 - Soils and Agricultural Report | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 5 - Preliminary Ecological AppraisalAppendix 5 - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 6 - Landscape StatementAppendix 6 - Landscape Statement | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 7 - Hydrological Impact AssessmentAppendix 7 - Hydrological Impact Assessment | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 8 - Flood Risk AssessmentAppendix 8 - Flood Risk Assessment | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 9 - Traffic StatementAppendix 9 - Traffic Statement | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 10 - Noise AssessmentAppendix 10 - Noise Assessment | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 11 - Air Quality AssessmentAppendix 11 - Air Quality Assessment | 19 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 12 - Trial Trench ReportAppendix 12 - Trial Trench Report | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 13 - Paelolithic ReportAppendix 13 - Paelolithic Report | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 14 - Construction Environment Management PlanAppendix 14 - Construction Environment Management Plan | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 15 - Schedule of Conditions under consent ref ESS/40/18/BTEAppendix 15 - Schedule of Conditions under consent ref ESS/40/18/BTE | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Non-Technical SummaryNon-Technical Summary | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Supporting StatementSupporting Statement | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Application formApplication form | 10 May 2021 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 14 May 2021 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 19 May 2021 | View |
| Cert ACert A | 19 May 2021 | View |
| Appendix 6 - Landscape Restoration Scheme updated July 2021.pdfAppendix 6 - Landscape Restoration Scheme updated July 2021.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| PEA_Land at Colemans Farm_SES Issue_FinalREVA with highlights.pdfPEA_Land at Colemans Farm_SES Issue_FinalREVA with highlights.pdf | 13 Jun 2022 | View |
| Agents update AQ commentsAgents update AQ comments | 8 Aug 2022 | View |
| Agents update AQ commentsAgents update AQ comments | 8 Aug 2022 | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentAir Quality Assessment | 1 Nov 2022 | View |
| Location Plan - Application to VaryLocation Plan - Application to Vary | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Site Plan - Application to VarySite Plan - Application to Vary | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Site PlanSite Plan | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Revised Working PlanRevised Working Plan | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Burghey Brook DiversionBurghey Brook Diversion | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Detailed Phasing PlansDetailed Phasing Plans | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Restoration PlanRestoration Plan | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Site Cross SectionsSite Cross Sections | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 1 - Work SchemeAppendix 1 - Work Scheme | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Appendix 2 - Rest SchemeAppendix 2 - Rest Scheme | 28 Apr 2021 | View |
| Updated AQ ReportUpdated AQ Report | 16 Nov 2022 | View |
| 2210 - Colemans Farm - ES for Application to Vary Conditions to vary WS and RS - Rev A2210 - Colemans Farm - ES for Application to Vary Conditions to vary WS and RS - Rev A | 24 Nov 2022 | View |
| 2210 - Colemans Farm - Application for Western Extn and Reduced Scope PA to Vary - Rev A2210 - Colemans Farm - Application for Western Extn and Reduced Scope PA to Vary - Rev A | 24 Nov 2022 | View |
| Site Notice - Notification of Decsion - PDF VersionSite Notice - Notification of Decsion - PDF Version | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Rivenhall ParishRivenhall Parish | 2 Jun 2021 | View |
| Highways England Consultation Response (Attachment)Highways England Consultation Response (Attachment) | 10 Jun 2021 | View |
| Highways England Consultation Response (Email)Highways England Consultation Response (Email) | 10 Jun 2021 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs Consultation Response (Attachment - Air Quality)Ringway Jacobs Consultation Response (Attachment - Air Quality) | 16 Jun 2021 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs Consultation Response (Email)Ringway Jacobs Consultation Response (Email) | 16 Jun 2021 | View |
| Highways England Consultation Response (Attachment)Highways England Consultation Response (Attachment) | 22 Jun 2021 | View |
| Highways England Consultation Response (Email)Highways England Consultation Response (Email) | 22 Jun 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment) | 12 Jul 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Consultation Response (Email) | 12 Jul 2021 | View |
| Great Braxted Parish Council Consultation ResponseGreat Braxted Parish Council Consultation Response | 9 Aug 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment)Place Services Consultation Response (Attachment) | 12 Aug 2021 | View |
| Place Services Consultation Response (Email)Place Services Consultation Response (Email) | 12 Aug 2021 | View |
| Strategic DevelopmentStrategic Development | 26 Aug 2021 | View |
| Highways EnglandHighways England | 28 Mar 2022 | View |
| Jacobs AirJacobs Air | 14 Nov 2022 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 1Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 1 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 2Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 2 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 3Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 3 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 5Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 5 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 6Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 6 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 11Unsigned plans to accompany Sect 106 Annex 11 | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
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