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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28 De Vere Estate Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8QA
Last published check: 28 Sept 2026, 04:00. Check the council record for more recent changes.
28 De Vere Estate Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8QA
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View council mapPlanning Application - Erection of 1no single storey self-build dwelling with associated parking, landscaping, drainage and access alterations following removal of existing outbuilding.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmation to eot - rec'd 24.09.26Correspondence · PDF | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - ecc highways - rec'd 22.09.2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Habitat regulation assessmentBackGround Papers · PDF | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - environmental protection - rec'd 01.09.2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| ConsulteecommentConsultee Comment · PDF | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Acknowledgement letterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 19 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site noticeSite Notice · PDF | 19 Aug 2026 | View |
| CorrespondenceCorrespondence · PDF | 19 Aug 2026 | View |
| Cover letter - rec'd 10.08.26Correspondence · PDF | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site plan and existing block plan - rec'd 10.08.26Drawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed block plan and outline plan - rec'd 10.08.26Drawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application form - rec'd 29.07.26Application Form · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing block plan, floor, roof plan and elevations - rec'd 29.07.26Drawing · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Planning, design and access statement - rec'd 29.07.26Report · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed elevations and sections - rec'd 29.07.26Drawing · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed site layout, floor and roof plan - rec'd 29.07.26Drawing · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Superfast broadband statement - rec'd 29.07.26Other · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Cover email - rec'd 29.07.26Correspondence · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Self-build & custom-built homes - declaration form - rec'd 29.07.26Other · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Demolition and construction method statement - rec'd 29.07.26Report · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Renewable energy generation plan - rec'd 29.07.26Report · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Site photos - rec'd 29.07.26Photo · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.