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The Old Bell Bell Bank Hay-On-Wye Hereford HR3 5AG
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The Old Bell Bell Bank Hay-On-Wye Hereford HR3 5AG
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View council mapTo install two symmetrical curved metal handrails either side of the 5 steps leading up to the front door of The Bell. Each side will be cemented at the bottom into the 2nd and 4th stone steps. The handrails will extend a little over the first and fifth steps, but there will be space either side of the handrails at the top step, to access the front windows and the path to the garden, and at the bottom to access the front garden.The rails will be designed to match the existing front and side black metal gates and have scroll ends.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ReportDecision · PDF | 15 Dec 2021 | View |
| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 15 Dec 2021 | View |
| NpbconConsulteeResponse | 6 Dec 2021 | View |
| Drawing rail position and dimensionsPlan Approved | 11 Nov 2021 | View |
| Photo rail detail example 1Plan Approved | 11 Nov 2021 | View |
| Photo rail detail example 2Plan Approved | 11 Nov 2021 | View |
| Brecon and radnor 21.10.2021Publicity · PDF | 19 Oct 2021 | View |
| Eia srceening opinionEIAScreening | 8 Oct 2021 | View |
| Applicant/agent acknowledgementCorrespondence · PDF | 8 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultee initialCorrespondence · PDF | 8 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultee initialCorrespondence · PDF | 8 Oct 2021 | View |
| Site location planPlan Approved · PDF | 20 Sept 2021 | View |
| Handrail location at bell(1)Plan Approved · PDF | 20 Sept 2021 | View |
| Access statement of handrailsSupportingDocs | 20 Sept 2021 | View |
| Heritage impact statementSupportingDocs | 20 Sept 2021 | View |
| ApplicationformredactedApplication Form · PDF | 20 Sept 2021 | View |
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