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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Martell's Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh. Colchester, CO7 7RU
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Retrospective change of uses for Site 1 (undeveloped land) and Site 2 (former industrial related land) for staff, visitors, lorries and equipment, and vehicles collected awaiting disposal associated with waste metal handling sites (Unit D and Unit 11)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated Report (PDF)Delegated Report (PDF) | 31 Jan 2018 | View |
| Decision Notice (PDF)Decision Notice (PDF) | 31 Jan 2018 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 10 Nov 2017 | View |
| Application DocumentsApplication Documents | 10 Nov 2017 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 10 Nov 2017 | View |
| Environment Agency ResponseEnvironment Agency Response | 1 Dec 2017 | View |
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