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 sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 30 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ref no: ESS/65/24/TEN that was for the “Continuation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 23 Oct 2025 | View |
| 2025.10.07 Elmstead Noise Monitoring v1.0 0710252025.10.07 Elmstead Noise Monitoring v1.0 071025 | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice ESS/65/24/TENDecision Notice ESS/65/24/TEN | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 23 Oct 2025 | View |
| Tendring District Council Environment Protection Team Consultation ResponseTendring District Council Environment Protection Team Consultation Response | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
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