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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Weeford Quarry, Lichfield
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Weeford Quarry, Lichfield
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Continuation of sand extraction with progressive restoration to agriculture / biodiversity using recycled inert materials together with the retention and enhancement of existing on-site processing, office and workshop facilities, and importation of aggregates for blending and associated works
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Site Survey (Dwg no WFQU1116)5 Application plan | 17 Dec 2012 | View |
| Planning and Mineral Development Statement - February 20212 Approved document | 23 Mar 2021 | View |
| Restoration Masterplan (North) (Dwg No WE1001-D17 v2 Rev D)3 Approved plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Workshop - Section A - A (Dwg No A3.2156. 02 B)3 Approved plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Office Existing Elevations and Plan - Workshop (Dwg no 562WR001)3 Approved plan | 8 Feb 2021 | View |
| Volume 2 - Appendix 5.2 to ES - Habitat retention creation and management plan for invertebrates - May 20182 Approved document | 12 Jan 2021 | View |
| Office Proposed Elevations and Plan - Workshop (Dwg no 562WR002)3 Approved plan | 8 Feb 2021 | View |
| Restoration and Aftercare Scheme - July 20152 Approved document | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Volume 2 - Appendix 8.1 to Environmental Statement - Borehole Logs2 Approved document | 12 Aug 2008 | View |
| Site Location and Ownership Plan (Dwg No AP05372/02)3 Approved plan | 6 Oct 2015 | View |
| Revised Restoration Masterplan (South) (Dwg No WE1001-D15 v3 Rev D)5 Application plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Infill Area and Recycling Site Plan (Dwg no APO5372/010)3 Approved plan | 12 Dec 2017 | View |
| Non Technical Summary2 Approved document | 12 Jan 2021 | View |
| Volume 1 - Environmental Statement2 Approved document | 12 Jan 2021 | View |
| Quarry Layout Plan - Drainage (Dwg no APO5372/21)3 Approved plan | 23 Mar 2021 | View |
| Volume 2 - Appendix 4.1 to Environmental Statement - Noise Survey2 Approved document | 19 Oct 2020 | View |
| Site Location Plan (Plan no 1)5 Application plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Volume 2 - Appendix 5.1 to Environmental Statement - Ecological Appraisal2 Approved document | 11 Jan 2016 | View |
| Site Plant Area (Dwg no APO5372/20)3 Approved plan | 23 Mar 2021 | View |
| Plan View of Proposed Workshop Extension and Alterations (Dwg No A3 2156 02 B - 1 of 3)3 Approved plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Application Form dated 14 August 20202 Approved document | 23 Mar 2021 | View |
| Workshop - Sections B - B & C - C (Dwg No A3.2156.02 B)3 Approved plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Overall Layout Plan - Minerals Extraction (Dwg no AP05372/23)3 Approved plan | 23 Mar 2021 | View |
| Site Notice7 Publicity | 11 Jun 2021 | View |
| Existing Workshop Buildings (Dwg No A3.2156.01)3 Approved plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Illustrative Cross Sections Through Western Gorge and Proposed Restoration Landform (Dwg No WE1001-D16)3 Approved plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Press Notice7 Publicity | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Surface Water Drainage Statement2 Approved document | 25 Apr 2022 | View |
| Revised Restoration Masterplan (South) with National Grid CAD Data Overlay (Dwg no WE1211-D4 v3)3 Approved plan | 25 Apr 2022 | View |
| Email from Agent sent 8 June 2021 - response to Highway Authority's queries4 Application document | 26 Apr 2022 | View |
| Geometry of the Existing Access Arrangements (Dwg no PRJ01-TTE-00-ZZ-DR-S-0001)3 Approved plan | 26 Apr 2022 | View |
| Weeford Quarry Collision Analysis4 Application document | 26 Apr 2022 | View |
| National Grid Letter dated 8 September 20216 Consultation | 5 May 2022 | View |
| Mineral Extraction Plan - Plan A3 Approved plan | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Bond dated 19 May 20251 S106 / MoU | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Section 106 Agreement dated 19 May 20251 S106 / MoU | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice dated 23 May 20250 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Decision Report dated 23 May 20250 Decision - Letter / Notice / Report | 23 May 2025 | View |
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