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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Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE
Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE
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Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Condition 11 (Importation) of planning permission ESS/45/18/COL that was for the "Winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete batching plant and associated facilities, construction of a new site entrance and restoration to agriculture and amenity” to now seek importation for use in the bagging plant of up to 15,000 tonnes per annum of decorative aggregates including Type 1 aggregate, building sand, and slate. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 1 Nov 2023 | View |
| Appendix 1Appendix 1 | 1 Nov 2023 | View |
| Minerals Application FormMinerals Application Form | 17 Oct 2023 | View |
| Updated Application FormUpdated Application Form | 17 Oct 2023 | View |
| Biodiversity Validation ChecklistBiodiversity Validation Checklist | 17 Oct 2023 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 11 Oct 2023 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 12 Oct 2023 | View |
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