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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.
Application overview
The demolition of the existing buildings & construction and operation of a new waste shredding facility incorporating the processing of mixed municipal waste and bulky waste material and comprising 2160 sqm floor space in a steel portal framed structure, landscaping and associated infrastructure and all associated site and access works
Proposal details
- Reference
- PL/0276/22
- Agent
- Mr Seamus Fay
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPROVAL NOTICE_PL-0276-22.docxApproval Notices and associated documents | 25 Aug 2023 | View |
| Condition 10_Construction Management Plan SIGNED.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| Condition 10_Construction Management Plan SIGNED(1).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| Condition 23_Drainage Strategy_Approval Notice.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| Brookdell Yard_Condition 6_Detailed plans_signed.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 4 Jan 2024 | View |
| BMK23110 - Waterdale Drainage Report - Appendix E.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| BMK23110 - Waterdale Drainage Report.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| NI2402 - Waterdale WTS Phase 1 - Condition 23 - Cover Letter.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| 230314 R JER9954 Groundwater Risk Assessment.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(1).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| BMK23110 - Waterdale Drainage Report - Appendix A.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| BMK23110 - Waterdale Drainage Report - Appendix B (part 1 of 2).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| BMK23110 - Waterdale Drainage Report - Appendix B (part 2 of 2).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| BMK23110 - Waterdale Drainage Report - Appendix D.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Jul 2023 | View |
| 2473.1.01_Landscape Proposals PLANNING ISSUE.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 28 Jul 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(2).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 28 Jul 2023 | View |
| Hadham Towers Habitat Management Plan.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 28 Jul 2023 | View |
| Landscape and Ecology Management Plan - Waterdale Shredding Building.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 28 Jul 2023 | View |
| NI2402 - Waterdale WTS Phase 1 - Condition 15 17 and 18- Cover Letter .pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 28 Jul 2023 | View |
| Waterdale Off-Site BNG Assessment Summary.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 28 Jul 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(3).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| N12977 HCC Waterdale Waste Shredding Facility Energy Performance Assessment.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| NI2402 - Waterdale WTS Phase 1 - Condition 25 - Cover Letter.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| NI2402 - Waterdale WTS Phase 1 - Condition 10 and 24 - Cover Letter.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Sept 2023 | View |
| Waterdale - SWMP Rev 1 120923.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Sept 2023 | View |
| Waterdale Construction Program Rev E 120923.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Sept 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(4).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Sept 2023 | View |
| Construction Management Plan WATERDALE REV 8.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 20 Sept 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HKF-WTD-DR-HE-1100-00001 - Proposed Construction Makeup-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HMK-WTD-DR-HE-100-00001 - Proposed Road Markings-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HSC-WTD-DR-HE-200-00001 - Site Clearance-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HSN-WTD-DR-HE-1200-00001 - Proposed Signage Locations.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HSN-WTD-DR-HE-1200-00002 - Proposed Sign Design-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-TRK-WTD-DR-HE-2600-00001- Proposed Vehicle Tracking-0001 Autotracking.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-TRK-WTD-DR-HE-2600-00001- Proposed Vehicle Tracking-0002 Autotrack Sheet 2.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00002 - Proposed Site Boundary-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00003 - Proposed General Arrangement-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00004 - Proposed Cross Sections-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00004 - Proposed Cross Sections-Sheet 2.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00004 - Proposed Cross Sections-Sheet 3.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00007 - Proposed Levels and Visibility-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00008 - Proposed Longsections-A1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00009 - Construction Details-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00009 - Construction Details-Sheet 2.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00009 - Construction Details-Sheet 3.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| DRR ans - R5903597 Brookdell Yard - Comments from RPS 11.09.23.xlsxApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00001 - Proposed Road Layout-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(5).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| NI2402 - Waterdale WTS Phase 1 - Condition 6 - Cover Letter.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-TRK-WTD-DR-HE-2600-00001- Proposed Vehicle Tracking-0003 Autotrack Sheet 3.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00014 - Typical Cross Section-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00014 - Typical Cross Section-Sheet 2.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00014 - Typical Cross Section-Sheet 3.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00017 - Proposed Geometry-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00018 - Section 278 Plan-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-E01 - Proposed Street Lighting-Sheet 1.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| DOC 10&24 Lead Local Flood Authority response PL-0276-22.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| DOC10&24 Lead Local Flood Authority response.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| DoC 15, 17 and 18_Hertfordshire Ecology response.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 15 Nov 2023 | View |
| Licence 2023-66831-EPS-MIT.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 19 Mar 2024 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(1)(1).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 19 Mar 2024 | View |
| Condition 19_Bat Licence_signed.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 6 Dec 2024 | View |
| Delivery Service Plan and Capacity Assessment FINAL - Part 2 Appendices.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| Delivery Service Plan and Capacity Assessment Part 1 Report.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(6).pdfApproval Notices and associated documents | 14 Apr 2025 | View |
| Committee Report.pdfDecision Notice and associated report | 24 Nov 2022 | View |
| Brookdell Yard Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice and associated report | 4 Jan 2023 | View |
| Condition 23_Drainage Strategy_delegated report.pdfDecision Notice and associated report | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| Thames Water response to application.pdfConsultation responses | 5 Jul 2022 | View |
| Herts Fire & Rescue response PL027622.msgConsultation responses | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| National Highways Planning response.pdfConsultation responses | 18 Jul 2022 | View |
| St Albans District Council response.pdfConsultation responses | 27 Jul 2022 | View |
| Affinity Water response PL027622_290722.pdfConsultation responses | 29 Jul 2022 | View |
| Environment Agency response.pdfConsultation responses | 11 Aug 2022 | View |
| Three Rivers District Council Officer Report.pdfConsultation responses | 17 Aug 2022 | View |
| Herts Middlesex & Wildlife Trust response PL027622.pdfConsultation responses | 18 Oct 2022 | View |
| Highway Authority response PL027622.pdfConsultation responses | 24 Oct 2022 | View |
| Lead Local Flood Authority consultation response _28.10.2022.pdfConsultation responses | 3 Nov 2022 | View |
| Lead Local Flood Authority Response PL027622.pdfConsultation responses | 14 Nov 2022 | View |
| Highways Response_PL-0276-22.pdfConsultation responses | 6 Nov 2023 | View |
| LLFA response 21.11.23_PL-0276-22.pdfConsultation responses | 2 Jan 2024 | View |
| Highways response.pdfConsultation responses | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Air Quality Impact Assessment.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Arboricultural Assessment.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Appraisal.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Waste Management Report.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Utility Statement.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| ILP Report.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Alternative Sites Assessment.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| GQRA Report Part 2.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| GQRA Report Part 3.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| GQRA Report Part 4.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| GQRA Report Part 1.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| PRA Report Part 2.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| PRA Report Part 3.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| PRA Report Part 4.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| PRA Report Part 5.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| PRA Report Part 6.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| PRA Report Part 7.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| PRA Report Part 1.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| HIA Screening.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| ECO02095_Waterdate_BNG_V2.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 12 Oct 2022 | View |
| ECO02095_Biodiversity Metric 3.1 v2.xlsmApplication documents (not plans) | 12 Oct 2022 | View |
| Planning Design and Access Statement.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Part 2.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Part 3.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Part 4.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Part 5.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Part 6.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Part 7.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Part 8.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment Part 1.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Odour Assessment.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Statement of Community Involvement Report.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Transport Assessment.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| Tree Survey Plan.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-000B Site Location.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-001B Existing Site Layout.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-002C Proposed Site Layout.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-003B Shredding Building Elevations (1 of 2).pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-004B Site Sections.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-005A Shredding Building Elevations (2 of 2).pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-006A Proposed Drainage Layout.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-007A Water Tank Elevations.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-008A Proposed Site Layout With Roof Plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-009A Proposed Floor Plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBR1349-010A Proposed Roof Plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-0010 - Proposed Road Layout.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-0030 - Proposed Geometry.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-TRK-WTD-DR-HE-2600-0000 - Autotrack Sheet 1.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-TRK-WTD-DR-HE-2600-0001 - Autotrack Sheet 2.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| 2473.1.01_Landscape Proposals_Rev B.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| HCSB-RPS-XX-XX-DR-E-6300-S2_P01 Proposed External Lighting.pdfPlans or drawings | 29 Jun 2022 | View |
| IBH0773-RPS-HGN-WTD-DR-HE-100-00001 - Proposed Road Layout_REV B.pdfPlans or drawings | 12 Oct 2022 | View |
| Consultation plan showing site location - Waterdale WTS 2022 app.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents | 1 Jul 2022 | View |
| EA Screening checklist - Waterdale WTS 2022 app (002) - Copy.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents | 1 Jul 2022 | View |
| Site notice_15th July 2022.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 24 Nov 2022 | View |
| Applicant's response to LLFA objection_31.10.22 -.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 3 Nov 2022 | View |
| Planning agent (RPS) response 07.12.23 to LLFA letter 21.11.23.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 2 Jan 2024 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(7).pdfPlanning Application Documents | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| 111125 - 794-NI-RWM-IBR1409 Waterdale Non-Material Amendment Cover Letter - FINAL.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix 2 - Travel Plan Framework - Phase 2 Development.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Secretary of State decision letter 15.12.22.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 15 Dec 2022 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Committee Report.pdf Brookdell Yard Decision Notice.pdf Condition 23_Drainage Strategy_delegated report.pdf Secretary of State decision letter 15.12.22.pdfPlanning conditions
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