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Continued use of the site for landfilling without compliance with Condition 1 (Duration) and 2 (Approved Details) of planning permission ref: ESS/30/16//TEN that was for the continued restoration of former quarry void by means of landfill to now allow for an extended time scale to complete reinstatement.

Martells Landfill Site, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester CO7 7RU

Decision MadeReference: ESS/59/23/TENEssex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Removal/Variation of Condition ESS
Received
30 Jun 2023
Validated
6 Dec 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Continued use of the site for landfilling without compliance with Condition 1 (Duration) and 2 (Approved Details) of planning permission ref: ESS/30/16//TEN that was for the continued restoration of former quarry void by means of landfill to now allow for an extended time scale to complete reinstatement.

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/59/23/TEN
Agent
Mr Rick Bright

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Application location

Martells Landfill Site, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester CO7 7RU

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Documents 17 of 17

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice29 Oct 2025View
Committee Report ESS/59/23/TEN October 2025Committee Report ESS/59/23/TEN October 202516 Oct 2025View
Final Committee Addendum October 2025Final Committee Addendum October 202524 Oct 2025View
Application FormApplication Form2 Jan 2024View
Planning StatementPlanning Statement4 Jul 2023View
Ardleigh Landfill Supporting Statement issued 06 12 23Ardleigh Landfill Supporting Statement issued 06 12 2318 Dec 2023View
EA ChecklistEA Checklist2 Jan 2024View
AUGUST TOPO SURVEY_A1LAUGUST TOPO SURVEY_A1L18 Dec 2023View
Site NoticeSite Notice2 Jan 2024View
Ardleigh Parish CouncilArdleigh Parish Council23 Jan 2024View
Tendring District CouncilTendring District Council29 Jan 2024View
Natural Engalnd Consultation ResponseNatural Engalnd Consultation Response31 Jan 2024View
Highways - Strategic Development Consultation ResponseHighways - Strategic Development Consultation Response5 Feb 2024View
SudsSuds5 Feb 2024View
Ardleigh Parish CouncilArdleigh Parish Council3 Jun 2024View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response10 Jul 2024View
Cllr Carlo GuglielmiCllr Carlo Guglielmi21 Oct 2025View

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