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 3-4) - ESS/69/20/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/39/18/MAL, to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ReportReport | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application formApplication form | 29 Apr 2026 | View |
| Agent Email - FW Cobbs Farm site monitoring report refs ESS6820MAL4004 and ESS6920MAL4004Agent Email - FW Cobbs Farm site monitoring report refs ESS6820MAL4004 and ESS6920MAL4004 | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Year 3 Aftercare Monitoring ReportYear 3 Aftercare Monitoring Report | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Year 3 Aftercare Monitoring ReportSUPERSEDED Year 3 Aftercare Monitoring Report | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 260622 - 1380 -YEAR 3 AFTERCARE REPORT V2SUPERSEDED 260622 - 1380 -YEAR 3 AFTERCARE REPORT V2 | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Place Services Consultataion ResponsePlace Services Consultataion Response | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| Response from landscape consultantResponse from landscape consultant | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
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