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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Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 40 – Aftercare Scheme (Years 2-3) - ESS/68/20/MAL: Continuation of the construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils, without compliance with Conditions 3 (cessation and restoration by 20th May 2020), 4 (removal of plant and machinery by 20th May 2020) and 39 (removal of Wash Lane crossing and reinstatement of hedgerow by 20th May 2020) attached to planning permission ref ESS/38/18/MAL, to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 27 Jan 2021 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 15 May 2025 | View |
| Additional Information 10/06/2025 Aftercare report Year 2Additional Information 10/06/2025 Aftercare report Year 2 | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| Agent Email - FW 250709 - 1087 - ESS6820MAL4003 and ESS6920MAL4003 - Formal Response to Place ServicesAgent Email - FW 250709 - 1087 - ESS6820MAL4003 and ESS6920MAL4003 - Formal Response to Place Services | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| 250708 - 1087 - RESPONSE TO PLACE SERVICES COMMENTS250708 - 1087 - RESPONSE TO PLACE SERVICES COMMENTS | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED - NFW - 250402 - 1087 - AFTERCARE MONITORING REPORTSUPERSEDED - NFW - 250402 - 1087 - AFTERCARE MONITORING REPORT | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 11 Jun 2025 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 30 Jun 2025 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
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