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.
Council planning record
Northgate Activities Centre, 14 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2EU
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Northgate Activities Centre, 14 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2EU
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Application for proposed minor alterations including the replacement of the existing windows; the installation of a ramp and raised platform area adjacent to the front entrance; additional ramp to existing DDA lift lobby; construction of a new pedestrian access way to Northgate Road; and associated lighting
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate End_Approval notice_Condition 4_signed.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 11 Feb 2022 | View |
| DAS for BSYPC.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Northgate End_Window Photographic Survey.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 24 Jan 2022 | View |
| Condition 3_Materials of Construction_approval notice_23 May 22.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 23 May 2022 | View |
| Northgate End_decision notice.pdfDecision Notice and associated report | 8 Feb 2022 | View |
| Historic England response PL022921.docConsultation responses | 27 Sept 2021 | View |
| Affinity Water response Northgate.pdfConsultation responses | 14 Oct 2021 | View |
| Highway Authority response_PL-0229-21.pdfConsultation responses | 21 Oct 2021 | View |
| East Herts District Council response Northgate.pdfConsultation responses | 26 Oct 2021 | View |
| Archaeological DBA.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Location Plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Existing Elevations.pdfPlans or drawings | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans.pdfPlans or drawings | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Proposed Elevations(1).pdfPlans or drawings | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Proposed Street Gate Elevations.pdfPlans or drawings | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans(1).pdfPlans or drawings | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Proposed Elevations - Windows(1).pdfPlans or drawings | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Proposed BRS Plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 7 Sept 2021 | View |
| Consultation plan showing site location - Northgate Activities Centre.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents | 23 Sept 2021 | View |
| EA Screening checklist - Northgate Activities Centre FINAL.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents | 23 Sept 2021 | View |
| HCC letter to EHDC 05 November 2021.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 30 Nov 2021 | View |
| Northgate End_decision notice(1).pdfPlanning Application Documents | 11 Feb 2022 | View |
| Photographs of proposed replacement window samples.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 11 Feb 2022 | View |
| Window Photographic Schedule.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 11 Feb 2022 | View |
| Casement Style Window (Vent inSash).pdfPlanning Application Documents | 11 Feb 2022 | View |
| Eurologik70 Chamfered WallChart_Jan12.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 11 Feb 2022 | View |
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