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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Longstone Edge West Great Longstone Grid Ref - 420927, 373057
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Council sourceApplication to amend or remove planning conditions 2 (duration), 3 (operating programme), 5 (areas of working), 15 - 16 (underground working), 19 (mineral extraction areas), 38 - 41 (soil removal and storage), 45 - 46 (processing), 69 (archaeology), 74 - 75 (ecology and wildlife), 77 (restoration of Deep Rake and the Beeches), 78 (restoration scheme for Bow Rake/High Rake), 80 (date for scheme for reinstatement of Watersaw Mine compound) and 85 (date for removal of all plant and structures from site) of planning permission NP/DDD/0804/0947. Extend the period of restoration of the remaining opencast workings by 20 years to November 2035, amend the final restoration levels of Bow Rake/High Rake and allow the continuation of underground mining at Watersaw Mine over the same period.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix 1.5 - Scoping OpinionCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 7.3 - Impacts upon Landscape DesignationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 7.4 - Impacts upon Transport NetworkCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 3 - Site DescriptionCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 11 - Noise and VibrationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 15 - Cumulative ImpactsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.6 - TopographyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.12 - Viewpoint 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.13 - Plate 1Council document | Not published | View |
| Soil Sampling Locations - 006Council document | Not published | View |
| Site Location - 001Council document | Not published | View |
| Routing Plan - 033Council document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 1 - Statement of Community InvolvementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 1.1 - Decision Notice NPDDD08040947Council document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 1.2 - Request for Screening OpinionCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 1.3 - Screening OpinionCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 1.4 - Request for Scoping ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6.3 - Wintering Bird Survey ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6.4 - Breeding Bid Survey ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 7.1 - Methodology for Producing ZTV'sCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 7.2 - Impact upon Landscape CharacterCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 7.5 - Impacts upon SettlementsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 7.6 - Impacts upon Public Right of WayCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 8.1 - Designated Heritage Assets within 1km Search AreaCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 9.1 - Transport StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 11.1 - Nosie Monitoring ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 13.1 - North Eastern Area Runoff RatesCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 14.1 - Geotechnical Appraisal and AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Application FormCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Underground Workings LocationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 1 - IntroductionCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 2 - Approach to Environmental Impact AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 4 - Description of DevelopmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 5 - Consideration of AlternativesCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 6 - Ecology and Nature ConservationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 7 - Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 8 - Cultural Heritage and ArchaeologyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 9 - Traffic and TransportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 10 - Air Quality and DustCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Hydrology and HydrogeologyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Drainage and Flood RiskCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 14 - GeotechnicalCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Chapter 16 - Summary and ConclusionsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.7a - Viewpoint 1 (west)Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.7b Viewpoint 1 (East)Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.8 - Viewpoint 2Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.9 - Viewpoint 3Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.10 - Viewpoint 4Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.11 - Viewpoint 5Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.14 - Plate 2Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 7.15 - Plate 3Council document | Not published | View |
| Figure 11-1 - Existing Sensitive Receptor LocationsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Figure 11-2 - Noise Monitoring LocationsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Figure 11-3 - Plant Locations - Site RestorationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Figure 11-4 - Plant Locations - Watersaw MineCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Non-Technical SummaryCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Existing Landscape Quality Survey - 003Council document | Not published | View |
| Working Area - 007Council document | Not published | View |
| Restoration Plan Cross Sections - 009Council document | Not published | View |
| Planning Supporting StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Site Location and Hydrogeological Data - 018Council document | Not published | View |
| Designated Heritage Assets - 021Council document | Not published | View |
| Non-Designated Heritage Assts - 022Council document | Not published | View |
| Existing Surface Water Drainage Regime - 024Council document | Not published | View |
| Final Restoration Surface Water Drainage Regime - 025Council document | Not published | View |
| Dust Receptor Location Plan - 026Council document | Not published | View |
| Typical Detail Northern Slope - 027Council document | Not published | View |
| Typical Detail Southern Slope - 028Council document | Not published | View |
| Site Location - 030Council document | Not published | View |
| Watersaw Mine Compound Topography - 031Council document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 7Council document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6Council document | Not published | View |
| DCC Highways - 10-09-2015Council document | Not published | View |
| Location of 6 site notices erected 18 Sep 2015Council document | Not published | View |
| Natural England - 29-09-2015Council document | Not published | View |
| Histroic England response - 30-09-2015Council document | Not published | View |
| Historic England - 30-09-2015Council document | Not published | View |
| Environment Agency response - 05-10-2015Council document | Not published | View |
| Rowland PC response 08-10-2015Council document | Not published | View |
| DCC planning response 14-10-2015Council document | Not published | View |
| Great Longstone Parish CouncilCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Invertebrate report - Ecol ch 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Invertebrate report - Ecol ch 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Invertebrate report - Ecol ch 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Invertebrate report - Ecol ch 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Invertebrate report - Ecol ch 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Invertebrate report - Ecol ch 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Invertebrate report - Ecol ch 6Council document | Not published | View |
| Swarming Survey Report FINAL Dec 2015Council document | Not published | View |
| internal email re ecology response 03-05-2016Council document | Not published | View |
| PDNPA Ecology response Jan 2016Council document | Not published | View |
| DCC response 15-12-2015Council document | Not published | View |
| PDNPA Landscape comments 06-05-2016Council document | Not published | View |
| PhotosLocation of second set notices Extra EIA info May 2016Council document | Not published | View |
| Location of second set notices Extra EIA info May 2016Council document | Not published | View |
| Site notices and advert for extra EIA info reg 22Council document | Not published | View |
| Various photos taken when second set notices Extra EIA info went up May 2016Council document | Not published | View |
| PhotosLocation of second set notices Extra EIA info May 2016Council document | Not published | View |
| Agreement to extension of time to 30-08-2016Council document | Not published | View |
| Letter from BMC - Observations 27/05/2016Council document | Not published | View |
| Follow up letter to EA re waste permit 29-06-2016Council document | Not published | View |
| Further DCC highways response TMP for uCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Reminder email to DDDC EHO 17-08-2016Council document | Not published | View |
| Extension time to 31 Oct 2016 agreementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Email to Cath Pickett HSE on consultation 04-10-16Council document | Not published | View |
| Extension of time agreement to 31-05-2017Council document | Not published | View |
| Ext time req cover email 23-01-2017Council document | Not published | View |
| Robinson letter re section 73 application delays 04-04-17Council document | Not published | View |
| Extension time agree to 30-09-2017Council document | Not published | View |
| Chase email to BFL seeking phased plans 30-06-2017Council document | Not published | View |
| EHO response 1 12-07-2017Council document | Not published | View |
| Extension time agreement to 30-11-2017Council document | Not published | View |
| BFL LE06 LE Final Restoration Profile-provCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BFL suite of interim phasing plans cover email 23-08-17Council document | Not published | View |
| BFL LE06 LE Final Restoration Profile-provYear 16Council document | Not published | View |
| BFL LE06 LE Final Restoration Profile-provYear 12Council document | Not published | View |
| BFL LE06 LE Final Restoration Profile-provYear 8Council document | Not published | View |
| BFL LE06 LE Final Restoration ContoursCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BFL LE06 LE Final Restoration Profile-provYear 4Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 6 Profile Year 16Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 6 Profile Year 12Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 6 Profile Year 8Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 6 Profile Year 4Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 6 Final restoration planCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 6 inc plansCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Further information Bundle 6 BackfillingMethod Sept2017Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 5Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 4Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 3Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 2Council document | Not published | View |
| Further Info Jan 2018 Bundle 1Council document | Not published | View |
| Longstone Edge app Table of Queries for Further Info submission Jan 2018Council document | Not published | View |
| Background to further information submisison info Jan 2018Council document | Not published | View |
| Site notices re further info - photos 10 January 2018Council document | Not published | View |
| Location for site notices re-advert EIA info Jan 2018Council document | Not published | View |
| Extension of Time agree to 31-05-2018Council document | Not published | View |
| Historic England Response 31-01-2018Council document | Not published | View |
| Natural England Response 05-02-2018Council document | Not published | View |
| consultation response Gt Longstone PC 05-02-18Council document | Not published | View |
| Envronment Agency 15-02-18Council document | Not published | View |
| Copy of Letter to DCC Highways from Inkersall Investments 26-03-2018Council document | Not published | View |
| Inkersall Investments 23-03-2018 RedactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Watersaw Mine Indicative location of next phase of operations 20-10-2017Council document | Not published | View |
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