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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Colchester Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0NN
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Council sourceContinuation of use of offices without compliance with Condition 1 (Duration) of planning permission ESS/104/20/COL granted for “Continuation of use of offices without compliance with Condition 3 (Duration) of planning permission ESS/33/03/COL granted for 'Continued use of existing office building, not in compliance with condition 3 attached to ESS/69/97/COL or Condition 5 attached to ESS/34/00/COL, plus an extension to the existing offices & ancillary landscaping' to retain the offices for an extended period”
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Planning statementPlanning statement | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Completed Biodiversity ChecklistCompleted Biodiversity Checklist | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| Updated Site Location PlanUpdated Site Location Plan | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Colchester City Council Consultation ResposneColchester City Council Consultation Resposne | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
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