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Land at Chapel Farm, Lenham Heath Road, Lenham, Kent
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Council sourceProposed development of a new sand quarry involving the extraction, screening and transport of approximately 3.2 million tonnes of soft sand, with progressive low-level restoration to agriculture and biodiversity enhancements, including associated temporary site compound facilities, plant and equipm...
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Covering Email from Agent - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| Application Form - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Certificate under Artilcle 14 - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| Supporting Statement - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Supporting Statement Appendix 1 - Exhibition Panels.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Supporting Statement Appendix 2 - Newspaper Adverts for Exhibition.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Supporting Statement Appendix 3 - Typical Bailey Bridge.PDFApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Supporting Statement Appendix 4 - KCC Minerals Site Plan Criteria.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Supporting Statement Appendix 5 - KCC SCO MA 0002 2025 KCC Scoping Opinion.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Non-Technical Summary - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Environmental Statement (ES) - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 1 - KCC SCO MA 0002 2025 Scoping Decision Notice.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 2 - Biodiversity Gain Plan - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 2 - BNG Proposed.xlsmApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 2 - Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 2 - Ecological Impact Assessment Figure 1 - 10.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 2 - EcIA Appendices 1-5d - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 3 - Agricultural Land Classification.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Water Environment - Environmental Impact Appraisal - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 001 Location Plan.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 002 Site Superficial Geology.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 003a Regional Bedrock Geology.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 003b Site Bedrock Geology.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 04 Groundwater Contour Plan.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 005 Regional Water Interests.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 006 Hydrological Setting.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 007 Flood Risk Mapping for Planning.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 4 - Drawing 008 Surface Water Flood Risk.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 5 - Dust and Air Quality Assessment - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 6 - Archaeological Evaluation Report (Part 1 of 2) - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 6 - Archaeological Evaluation Report (Part 2 of 2) - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 6 - Cultural Heritage Assessment August 2025.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 6 - Geoarchaeological Desk Based Assessment - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LEN CF 18 Proposed Site Layout Plan.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LV-0001 S4-P1 Site Location Plan.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LV-0002 S4-P1 Landscape Character.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LV-0003 S4-P1 Landscape Value.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LV-0004 S4-P1 Public Rights of Way (PROW).pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LV-0005 S4-P1 Topographical Relief.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LV-0006 S4-P1 ZSV (Existing Landform) & Viewpoint Locations.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LV-0007 S4-P1 Viewpoint Location Plan.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 2 Field Survey Viewpoint 01.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 3 01 Rev 4 Phase 1.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 3 02 Rev 4 Phase 2.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 3 03 Rev 4 Phase 3.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 3 04 Rev 4 Phase 4.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 3 05 Rev 4 Restoration Landform.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 4 Landscape Character Extracts East Lenham Vale.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 4 Landscape Character Extracts Gault Clay Vale.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 4 Landscape Character Extracts Hollingbourne Scarp & Vale.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 4 Landscape Character Extracts Hollingbourne Vale.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 7 - LVIA Appendix 4 Landscape Character Extracts Hothfield Heathy Farmlands.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 8 - Noise Impact Assessment.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 10 - Climate Change Assessment - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 11 - Geotechnical Stability Assessment.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 12 - Site Investigation & Resource Assessment - Part 1 of 3 - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 12 - Site Investigation & Resource Assessment - Part 2 of 3 - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 12 - Site Investigation & Resource Assessment - Part 3 of 3 - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 13 - Powells Bridge (NR 661) Inspection and Assessment Progress Report - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| Email from Applicant's Agent 2 October 2026 - Updated Transport Statement_Chapel Farm Quarry - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| ES Appendix 9 - Updated Transport Assessment (October 2026) - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| LEN CF 20 Location Plan.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| LEN CF 19 Proposed Planning Application Boundary.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| LEN CF 18 R Proposed Site Layout.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| LEN CF 16 A Site Survey 7th December 2022.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| LEN CF 27 Typical Elevation.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 3274-5-2-DR-0001 S4-P6 Restoration Plan (1 of 2).pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| 3274-5-2-DR-0002 S4-P6 Restoration Plan (2 of 2).pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| 01 Rev 4 Phasing Scheme Phase 1.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| 02 Rev 4 Phasing Scheme Phase 2.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| 03 Rev 4 Phasing Scheme Phase 3.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| 04 Rev 4 Phasing Scheme Phase 4.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| 05 Rev 4 Restoration Landform.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Aug 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-001 G Site Access Road.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-002 E Site Access Arangements Standard Priority Junction.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-004 E Site Access Road Detailed Drawing 1.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-005 E Site Access Road Detailed Drawing 2.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-006 E Site Access Road Detailed Drawing 3.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-007 E Site Access Road Detailed Drawing 4.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-008 E Site Access Road Detailed Drawing 5.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-009 E Site Access Road Detailed Drawing 6.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-010 E Site Access Road Detailed Drawing 7.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-003-T-011 E Site Access Road Detailed Drawing 8.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Site Notice_KCC-MA-0135-2025_Land at Chapel Farm, Lenham.pdfPublicity | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
| Advert - Published.pdfPublicity | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| ES Appendix 9 - Transport Assessment - Redacted.pdfSuperseded Application Documents | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
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