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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Land North of Meadow Close and West of Holly Way Elmstead Market Colchester
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Land North of Meadow Close and West of Holly Way Elmstead Market Colchester
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View council mapOutline Planning Application (Access to be considered only) - All matters reserved apart from primary means of access for up to 85 no. dwellings and associated infrastructure.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Objection comment - rec'd 24.09.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 22.09.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
| Additional info - appeal decision re: unmet need - rec'd 17.09.26Appeal Decision · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Cover email - appeal decision - rec'd 17.09.26Correspondence · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Eot agreement to 16.10.2026 - rec'd 16.09.26Correspondence · PDF | 17 Sept 2026 | View |
| Extension of time request letterCorrespondence Issued · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Cover email ? nppf and landscape technical note - rec'd 14/09/2026Correspondence · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape and visual technical note rev a september 2026 - rec'd 14/09/2026Report · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Nppf 2026 briefing note - rec'd 14/09/2026Report · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer agreement to agent re: technical note - rec'd 04.08.26Correspondence · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Eot agreement to 18.09.2026 - rec'd 04.08.26Correspondence · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Extension of time request letterCorrespondence Issued · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 27.07.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 22.07.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Eot agreement to 07.08.2026 - rec'd 10.07.26Correspondence · PDF | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer update to agent - rec'd 10.07.26Correspondence · PDF | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Extension of time request letterCorrespondence Issued · PDF | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 02.07.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| Cover email ? agent additional info. letter - rec'd 26.06.26Correspondence · PDF | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Agent additional justification letter - rec'd 26.06.26Correspondence · PDF | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 25.06.26Objection Comment · PDF | 25 Jun 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.06.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 23.06.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 24.06.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 24.06.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 23.06.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 24.06.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Observation email - rec'd 17.06.26Public Comment · PDF | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Eot agreement to 10.07.2026Correspondence · PDF | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| Extension of time request letterCorrespondence Issued · PDF | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
| Public comment - rec'd 02/06/2026Public Comment · PDF | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
| Cover email ? ecchw comments - rec'd 29/05/2026Correspondence · PDF | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended ecc heritage - rec'd 01/06/2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended consultation email - rec'd 01/06/2026Correspondence · PDF | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| Superseded ecc highways - rec'd 29/05/2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| Ecchw initial comments - rec'd 07.05.26Consultee Comment · PDF | 19 May 2026 | View |
| ConsulteecommentConsultee Comment · PDF | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - ecc suds - rec'd 14.04.2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Representation email - rec'd 13.04.26Public Comment · PDF | 14 Apr 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural survey and implications assessment - rec'd 27.03.2026Report · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Cover email ? correct aia - rec'd 27.03.2026Report · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Parish full comment - objection - rec'd 01.04.26Public Comment · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - anglian water services - rec'd 31.03.26Consultee Comment · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 30.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 30.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 30.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection letter - rec'd 26.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - ecc schools services - rec'd 26.03.26Consultee Comment · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 24.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 25.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection email - rec'd 23.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection email - rec'd 24.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection email - rec'd 24.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection email - rec'd 23.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection email - rec'd 16.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection email - rec'd 24.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Officer and agent emails re: red line and access plans - rec'd 20/03/2026Correspondence · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 23.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 23.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 23.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 19.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 20 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 12.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 19.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 17.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 17.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - uu open spaces - rec'd 17.03.2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 17.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - nhs - rec'd 13.03.2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Officer advice to parish - rec'd 16.03.26Correspondence · PDF | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - essex county fire officer - rec'd 16.03.2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - environmental protection - rec'd 16.03.2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| ConsulteecommentConsultee Comment · PDF | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| ConsulteecommentConsultee Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 16.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 11.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection comment - rec'd 11.03.2026Objection Comment · PDF | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - affinity water - rec'd 10.03.26Consultee Comment · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection email - rec'd 10.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection email - rec'd 09.03.26Objection Comment · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Officer request for add. info - sent 5.3.26Correspondence · PDF | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - ecc green infrastructure - rec'd 05.03.26Consultee Comment · PDF | 5 Mar 2026 | View |
| Habitat regulation assessmentBackGround Papers · PDF | 5 Mar 2026 | View |
| ConsulteecommentConsultee Comment · PDF | 4 Mar 2026 | View |
| ConsulteecommentConsultee Comment · PDF | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Site noticeSite Notice · PDF | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site noticeSite Notice · PDF | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site noticeSite Notice · PDF | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| Agent details - rec'd 24.02.26Correspondence · PDF | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| Officer response to parish enquiries - rec'd 26.02.26Correspondence · PDF | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - uk power networks - rec'd 24.02.26Consultee Comment · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - essex police strategic planning - rec'd 24.02.26Consultee Comment · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| CorrespondenceCorrespondence · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site noticeSite Notice · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Acknowledgement letterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Planning statement addendum - legal information - rec'd 18.02.26Report · PDF | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Self-build declaration form - rec'd 10.02.26Other · PDF | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Bng metric - rec'd 04.02.26Other | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Building heights parameter plan - rec'd 05.02.26Drawing · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Density parameter plan - rec'd 05.02.26Drawing · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Bng statement - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Geophysical survey report - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Hedgerow regulations assessment - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site plan - rec'd 05.02.26Drawing · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Illustrative masterplan - rec'd 05.02.26Drawing · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Access parameter plan - rec'd 05.02.26Drawing · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Green infrastructure parameter plan - rec'd 05.02.26Drawing · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Design and access statement - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Cgi aerial photo - rec'd 05.02.26Photo · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural survey and implications assessment - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Ecological impact assessment - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Landscape strategy plan - rec'd 05.02.26Drawing · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Historic environment desk based assessment - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Phase 1 geo environmental assessment 2 - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Phase 1 geo environmental assessment 4 - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Phase 1 geo environmental assessment 1 - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Phase 1 geo environmental assessment 3 - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Planning statement - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Transport assessment - rec'd 05.02.26Report · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Utility report part 7 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Flood risk assessment 1 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Flood risk assessment 2 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Flood risk assessment 3 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application form (agent added) - rec'd 05.05.26Application Form · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Utility report part 1 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Utility report part 2 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Utility report part 3 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Utility report part 8 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Utility report part 9 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Utility report part 10 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Utility report part 11 - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Landscape and visual appraisal - rec'd 05.05.26Report · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed access arrangementsDrawing · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
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