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Demolition of existing buildings to provide an EV charging hub and petrol filling station, including 24 charging bays and supporting electrical infrastructure (12 charging upstands, three substations and two network cabinets), six pump islands with canopy above, a forecourt shop/amenity building, customer parking, two air and water spaces and associated hardstanding and landscaping, accessed from the Wrotham Road/eastbound A2 roundabout junction.

Former Tollgate Hotel Watling Street Gravesend Kent

Application PermittedReference: 20240856Gravesham Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Application Permitted
Application type
Major Planning Application
Received
20 Sept 2024
Validated
16 Oct 2024
Determination deadline
15 Jan 2025
Local authority
Gravesham Borough Council

Application overview

Demolition of existing buildings to provide an EV charging hub and petrol filling station, including 24 charging bays and supporting electrical infrastructure (12 charging upstands, three substations and two network cabinets), six pump islands with canopy above, a forecourt shop/amenity building, customer parking, two air and water spaces and associated hardstanding and landscaping, accessed from the Wrotham Road/eastbound A2 roundabout junction.

Proposal details

Reference
20240856
Alternative references
PP-13400788
Ward
Istead Rise, Cobham And Luddesdown
Parish
Non-Parish Area
Agent
Kathryn McCain, Rapleys LLP

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Application location

Former Tollgate Hotel Watling Street Gravesend Kent

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Committee Report 4.2.26Committee reportsNot publishedView
Decision NoticeDecision NoticeNot publishedView
ObjectNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
14170-SAC EX rev APlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Revised National HighwaysConsultees responseNot publishedView
Road safety audit stage 1Supplementary InformationNot publishedView
Road safety audit designers responseSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Road safety auditSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
SupportNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
SupportNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
Supplementary information relating to air qualitySupplementary InformationNot publishedView
National Highways RevisedConsultees responseNot publishedView
National HighwaysConsultees responseNot publishedView
ObjectNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
Walking, Cycling and Horse-riding Assessment and ReviewSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Planning Policy Update NoteSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
SupportNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
Dickens Protection Society page 2Consultees responseNot publishedView
Dickens Protection Society Page 1Consultees responseNot publishedView
Revised KCC Flood and WaterConsultees responseNot publishedView
Environment AgencyConsultees responseNot publishedView
National HighwaysConsultees responseNot publishedView
Technical Note Response to KCC Highways and National Highways - Part 2Supplementary InformationNot publishedView
Technical Note Response to KCC Highways and National Highways Part 1Supplementary InformationNot publishedView
Scope of works to inform revised HRASupplementary InformationNot publishedView
National HighwaysConsultees responseNot publishedView
SupportNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
ObjectNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
ObjectNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
KCC Flood & Water ManagementConsultees responseNot publishedView
National HighwaysConsultees responseNot publishedView
SupportNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
KCC Highways and TransportationConsultees responseNot publishedView
Environment Agency (updated)SUPERSEDEDNot publishedView
List of documents submittedSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Preliminary Roost AppraisalSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Dickens Protection Society page 2Consultees responseNot publishedView
Dickens Protection Society page 1Consultees responseNot publishedView
KCC BiodiversityConsultees responseNot publishedView
KCC Flood and WaterConsultees responseNot publishedView
ObjectNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
National HighwaysConsultees responseNot publishedView
Environment AgencySUPERSEDEDNot publishedView
KCC HeritageConsultees responseNot publishedView
Environment Agency update responseConsultees responseNot publishedView
Environment Agency (updated)Consultees responseNot publishedView
Active EnglandConsultees responseNot publishedView
KCC Public Rights of WayConsultees responseNot publishedView
KCC Public Rights of WayConsultees responseNot publishedView
Kent Fire and RescueConsultees responseNot publishedView
SupportNeighbour CommentNot publishedView
Displayed in KM 31.10.24Press NoticeNot publishedView
Ecological Impact AssessmentSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
BNG MetricSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Transport Assessment Addendum Appendices J-NSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Transport Assessment Addendum Report, Drawing and Appendices A-DSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Transport Assessment Addendum Appendices E-ISupplementary InformationNot publishedView
UK Power NetworksConsultees responseNot publishedView
Lower Medway Internal Drainage BoardConsultees responseNot publishedView
HSEConsultees responseNot publishedView
Designing Out Crime TeamConsultees responseNot publishedView
Site Layout - ExistingPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Appendix 4 - Planning HistorySupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 5 - Councils Report for 20160215Supplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 6 - Draft Tollgate Representations 2020Supplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 7 - First Pre App LetterSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 7 - First Pre App Drawing PackageSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App LetterSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App ResponseSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App DrawingsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App DrawingsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App DrawingsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App DrawingsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App DrawingsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App DrawingsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 8 - Second Pre App LetterSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 9 - Final Pre App NH and KCCSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 9 - Final Pre App NH and KCCSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 9 - Final Pre App NH and KCCSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 11 - Notice of ConsultationSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendices 12 - Website PagesSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 13 - Full ResponsesSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 13 - Summary ReportSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 14 - Business Rationale May 2024Supplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 14 - Operational Development of bp pulse EV HubsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 15 - EV NeedsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 16 - Conditions SurveysSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 16 - Conditions SurveysSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 17 - Volume CalculationsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 17 - Volume CalculationsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 17 - Volume CalculationsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 18 - Hotel NeedsSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 19 - Hotel Option BSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 20 - Hotel Option CSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 3 - Existing Development ScheduleSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 10 - Public Consultation Letter and Distribution AreaSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appendix 10 - Public Consultation Letter and Distribution AreaSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
EIA Screening ReportSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Site Layout - ExistingSUPERSEDEDNot publishedView
Ecological Impact AssessmentSUPERSEDEDNot publishedView
BNG MetricSUPERSEDEDNot publishedView
Proposed building details (Shop Elevations and Floor Plan)Plan/DrawingNot publishedView
Application FormApplication FormNot publishedView
Transport Assessment Appendices C-HSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Transport Assessment Appendix ISupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Transport Assessment Report Appendices A and BSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Bat Survey ReportSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Flood Risk and Drainage AssessmentSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Lighting Impact AssessmentSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Heritage StatementSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Archaeological AssessmentSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Planning StatementSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Landscape and Visual AppraisalSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Document RegisterSUPERSEDEDNot publishedView
OS PlanPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Topo SurveySupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Block Plan - ProposedPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Equipment Details Sheet - ProposedPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Geo-environmental Investigation ReportSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
PhotosheetSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Appraisal of Below Ground Tank InstallationSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Photomontages C-DSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Environmental Noise ReportSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Arboricultural Survey Impact Assessment & Method StatementSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Infiltration Test ReportSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Duplicate Final 1-2 Appendix C Infiltration Test ReportSUPERSEDEDNot publishedView
Photomontages A-BSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Air Quality AssessmentSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Appendices 1-7Supplementary InformationNot publishedView
Covering LetterSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Site Layout - ProposedPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Site Layout - ExistingPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Site Elevations - ProposedPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
BNG StrategyPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Site Layout ProposedPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
HBA Figures 5-6Plan/DrawingNot publishedView
Landscape Strategy MasterplanPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Illuminance layoutPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Vehicle Tracking HGVPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Lighting layoutSupplementary InformationNot publishedView
Surfacing Site layoutPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
Vehicle Tracking CarsPlan/DrawingNot publishedView
HBA Figures 1-4Supplementary InformationNot publishedView

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