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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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Masons Materials Recycling Facility Bramford Road Great Blakenham Ipswich IP6 0LW
Masons Materials Recycling Facility Bramford Road Great Blakenham Ipswich IP6 0LW
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Extension to the materials recycling facility to house additional plant for the processing of glass, with additional works including a side extension to the reception hall, external storage bays, a welfare building, ventilation and filter plant, fire-suppression system, fencing, and associated internal and external works.
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| Application Form redactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Revised Site Location PlanMS030101 Revised Site Location Plan.pdf ( kb) | 24 Nov 2025 | View |
| Planning Application BoundaryMS030200-PLANNING APPLICATION BOUNDARY - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Revised Existing Site LayoputMS030301 Revised Existing Site Layoput.pdf ( kb) | 24 Nov 2025 | View |
| Revised Proposed Site LayoutMS030401 Revised Proposed Site Layout.pdf ( kb) | 24 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Glass Plant Bay Extension Details A3lMS030500-PROPOSED GLASS PLANT BAY EXTENSION DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Reception Hall Lean To Structure Details A3lMS030600-PROPOSED RECEPTION HALL LEAN TO STRUCTURE DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed External Storage Area 1 DetailsMS030800-PROPOSED EXTERNAL STORAGE AREA 1 DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed External Storage Area 2 DetailsMS030900-PROPOSED EXTERNAL STORAGE AREA 2 DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Helios System DetailsMS031000-PROPOSED HELIOS SYSTEM DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Paladin Fence And Armco Barrier DetailsMS031100-PROPOSED PALADIN FENCE AND ARMCO BARRIER DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Revised Swept Path AnalysisMS031201-Revised Swept Path Analysis.pdf ( kb) | 24 Nov 2025 | View |
| Site Location And Study AreaBF5132 07 01 Site Location and Study Area - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Landscape CharacterBF5132 07 02 Landscape Character - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Landscape ReceptorsBF5132 07 03 Landscape Receptors - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Zone Of Theoretical VisibilityBF5132 07 04 Zone of Theoretical Visibility - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Visual ReceptorsBF5132 07 05 Visual Receptors - A3L.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Viewpoint 1BF5132 07 06 Viewpoint 1.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Viewpoint 2BF5132 07 06 Viewpoint 2.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Viewpoint 3BF5132 07 06 Viewpoint 3.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Fire Infrastruction PlanBF5131-12-07-R1 Fire Infrastruction Plan.pdf ( kb) | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Masons Mrf Foul Water DrainageMS031300-R1 Masons MRF Foul Water Drainage.pdf ( kb) | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Updated Proposed Welfare Facility Layout And Sections Details Plan24859-S-2400 Rev T3 Updated Proposed Welfare Facility Layout And Sections Details Plan.pdf ( kb) | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain Report V3 RedactedBiodiversity Net Gain Report_v3_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Appendix D The Statutory Biodiversity Metric Calculation ToolAppendix D The_Statutory_Biodiversity_Metric_Calculation_Tool_ - Copy.xlsm ( kb) | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Updated Planning Statement R1 FinalUpdated Planning Statement R1 Final.pdf ( kb) | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix A Part 1 - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal RedactedAppendix A Part 1 - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal redacted.pdf ( kb) | 24 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix A Part 2 - Great Crested Newts Surveys RedactedAppendix A Part 2 - GCN Surveys redacted.pdf ( kb) | 24 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix B - Noise AssessmentAppendix B - Noise Assessment.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix C - Flood Risk Assessment And Drainage StrategyAppendix C - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix D - Air Quality AssessmentAppendix D - Air Quality Assessment.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix E - Transport StatementAppendix E - Transport Statement.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix F - Landscape And Visual AppraisalAppendix F - Landscape and Visual Appraisal.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix G - Phase 1 Geo Technical Desk Study Part 1 RedactedAppendix G - Phase 1 Geo-Technical Desk Study Part 1_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix G - Phase 1 Geo Technical Desk Study Part 2Appendix G - Phase 1 Geo-Technical Desk Study Part 2.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix G - Phase 1 Geo Technical Desk Study Part 3Appendix G - Phase 1 Geo-Technical Desk Study Part 3.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix G - Phase 1 Geo Technical Desk Study Part 4Appendix G - Phase 1 Geo-Technical Desk Study Part 4.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix H - Tree Survey And Retention PlanAppendix H - Tree Survey and Retention Plan.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix H - Arboricultural Assessment And Method StatementAppendix H - Arboricultural Assessment and Method Statement.pdf ( kb) | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix I - Climate Change And Energy StatementAppendix I - Climate Change and Energy Statement.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix J - Statement Of Community InvolvementAppendix J - Statement of Community Involvement.pdf ( kb) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Off Site BNG Email 1 RedactedOff Site BNG Email 1_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Mason Site Biodiversity Gain Sites PlanMason Site Biodiversity Gain Sites Plan.pdf ( kb) | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Off Site BNG Email 2 RedactedOff Site BNG Email 2_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Agent Clarification On Noise RedactedAgent Clarification on Noise_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| Construction Management Plan Rev 00 RedactedConstruction Management Plan Rev 00_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Habitat Management And Monitoring Plan V3.0 Submission 04022026Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan V3.0 Submission 04022026.pdf ( kb) | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Response From PRoWResponse from PRoW.pdf ( kb) | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From Historic England RedactedResponse from Historic England_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From SCC Transport StrategyResponse from SCC Transport Strategy.pdf ( kb) | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From SCC Public Health RedactedResponse from SCC Public Health_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From Natural EnglandResponse from Natural England.pdf ( kb) | 16 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From Flood & WaterResponse from Flood & Water.pdf ( kb) | 17 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From Active Travel EnglandResponse from Active Travel England.pdf ( kb) | 17 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From Suffolk Fire And Rescue Service RedactedResponse from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 29 Dec 2025 | View |
| Suffolk Fire And Rescue Service Sprinkler Letter V2 Sep 2015 RedactedSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service Sprinkler Letter V2 Sep 2015_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 29 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From BMSDC EHO - Noise/Odour/Light/SmokeResponse from BMSDC EHO - Noise-Odour-Light-Smoke.pdf ( kb) | 29 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From Mid Suffolk District CouncilResponse from Mid Suffolk District Council.pdf ( kb) | 29 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From Environment Agency RedactedResponse from Environment Agency_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 30 Dec 2025 | View |
| Response From SRL-NoiseResponse from SRL-Noise.pdf ( kb) | 5 Jan 2026 | View |
| Response From Anglian WaterResponse from Anglian Water.pdf ( kb) | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Response From SRL-Air QualityResponse from SRL-Air Quality.pdf ( kb) | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Response From BMSDC EHO - Land Contamination RedactedResponse from BMSDC EHO - Land Contamination_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Response From BMSDC EHO - Air Quality RedactedResponse from BMSDC EHO - Air Quality_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Response From SCC Senior Landscape Officer RedactedResponse from SCC Senior Landscape Officer_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 20 Jan 2026 | View |
| Response From SCC Ecology RedactedResponse from SCC Ecology_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Response From Great Blakenham Parish Council RedactedResponse from Great Blakenham Parish Council_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Response From Agent To SCC Senior Landscape Officer Comments RedactedResponse from Agent to SCC Senior Landscape Officer Comments_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| SRL Noise Further CommentsSRL-Noise Further Comments.pdf ( kb) | 15 Feb 2026 | View |
| Re-Consultation Response From SCC Ecology RedactedRe-Consultation Response from SCC Ecology_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Re-Consultation Response From SCC Landscape OfficerRe-Consultation Response from SCC Landscape Officer.pdf ( kb) | 19 Feb 2026 | View |
| Further Response From BMSDC EHO - Local Air Quality Management RedactedFurther Response from BMSDC EHO - Local Air Quality Management_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Further Response From BMSDC EHO - Land Contamination RedactedFurther Response from BMSDC EHO - Land Contamination_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Additional Comments From BMSDC EHO - Noise/Odour/Light/SmokeAdditional Comments from BMSDC EHO - Noise,Odour,Light,Smoke.pdf ( kb) | 11 Mar 2026 | View |
| Officer Delegated SummaryOfficer Delegated Summary.pdf ( kb) | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice RedactedDecision Notice_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
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