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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Martell's Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh. Colchester, CO7 7RU
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Council sourceContinuation of the handling of waste materials to accommodate an additional metal storage area without compliance with Condition 2 (Approved Details) of planning permission ESS/08/08/TEN (Rev) ( Reception and decontamination of ferrous and non-ferrous metal goods (Mainly Vehicles). Preparation and processing of metal for export. Erection of new buildings associated with the proposed use. Provision of sealed working floor areas, associated drainage. Provision of weighbridge, parking and fencing)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated Report (PDF)Delegated Report (PDF) | 31 Jan 2018 | View |
| Decision Notice 31/01/18Decision Notice 31/01/18 | 31 Jan 2018 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 10 Nov 2017 | View |
| Planning application DocumentsPlanning application Documents | 10 Nov 2017 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 10 Nov 2017 | View |
| Strategic ResponseStrategic Response | 11 Jan 2018 | View |
| Environment Agency ResponseEnvironment Agency Response | 4 Jan 2018 | View |
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