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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Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester
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Council sourceContinuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 1 (Duration) of Planning Permission ESS/105/21/TEN that was for "Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings" to now provide for an extended timescale to achieve restoration on land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 17 Feb 2025 | View |
| Signed Delegated ReportSigned Delegated Report | 17 Feb 2025 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Application Letter FinalApplication Letter Final | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| PA LetterPA Letter | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| Planning Application And Supporting StatementPlanning Application And Supporting Statement | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Presentation to Essex CC Development & Regulation Committee, 28 January 2022Presentation to Essex CC Development & Regulation Committee, 28 January 2022 | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| EA ChecklistEA Checklist | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| 2024.12.03 Elmstead BVC Signed page Dec 20242024.12.03 Elmstead BVC Signed page Dec 2024 | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| 2024.12.03 Elmstead Appendix 03.12.24 variation of planning condition FINAL2024.12.03 Elmstead Appendix 03.12.24 variation of planning condition FINAL | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| 2024.12.03 Elmstead Hall Time Extension December 2024 biodiversity check list 15 essex2024.12.03 Elmstead Hall Time Extension December 2024 biodiversity check list 15 essex | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 10 Dec 2024 | View |
| Tendring District Council Consultation ResponseTendring District Council Consultation Response | 24 Dec 2024 | View |
| Environment Ageny Consultation ResponseEnvironment Ageny Consultation Response | 3 Jan 2025 | View |
| Tendring District CouncilEnvironmental Health Department Consultation ResponseTendring District CouncilEnvironmental Health Department Consultation Response | 14 Jan 2025 | View |
| Tendring District Council Environmental Health Department Consultation ResponseTendring District Council Environmental Health Department Consultation Response | 14 Jan 2025 | View |
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