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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Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU
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Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU
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Scoping request to inform proposed planning application for amendments to the pre settlements contours
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping Request October 2015Scoping Request October 2015 | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Approved Settlement Contours Adjusted to 35% SettlementApproved Settlement Contours Adjusted to 35% Settlement | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Previously Approved Pre-Settlement Levels - Current LevelsPreviously Approved Pre-Settlement Levels - Current Levels | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Proposed Pre-Settlement LevelsProposed Pre-Settlement Levels | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Proposed Pre-Settlement SectionsProposed Pre-Settlement Sections | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Site LocationSite Location | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Environment Agency ChecklistEnvironment Agency Checklist | 11 Dec 2015 | View |
| Decision Letter and Scoping OpinionDecision Letter and Scoping Opinion | 8 Jan 2016 | View |
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