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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Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU
Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU
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Retrospective changes to the configuration of the recycling facility including, additional concrete hardstanding, concrete block bay walls and the importation and soaking of expanded clay.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Screening OpinionScreening Opinion | 19 Sept 2025 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 19 Sept 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 16 Sept 2025 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| Appendix 1 Noise Monitoring ReportAppendix 1 Noise Monitoring Report | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| Appendix 3 Biodiversity Validation ChecklistAppendix 3 Biodiversity Validation Checklist | 16 Sept 2025 | View |
| Appendix 4 Flood Risk Assessment & Surface Water Drainage StrategyAppendix 4 Flood Risk Assessment & Surface Water Drainage Strategy | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 16 Sept 2025 | View |
| Planning statementPlanning statement | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 10 Sept 2025 | View |
| Figure 5 Proposed LayoutFigure 5 Proposed Layout | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| The location planThe location plan | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| Current SituationCurrent Situation | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
| Proposed Layout PlanProposed Layout Plan | 3 Sept 2025 | View |
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