Council planning record

Proposed change of use from retail (Use Class A1) to library and youth services centre (Use Class D1)

27, High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2RU

Conditionally PermittedReference: PL\0446\12Hertfordshire County Council

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27, High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2RU

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Proposed change of use from retail (Use Class A1) to library and youth services centre (Use Class D1)

Document	Published	Action
Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice and associated report	19 Nov 2012	View
ApplicationFormNoPersonalData.pdfApplication documents (not plans)	1 Aug 2012	View
Supporting Statement.pdfApplication documents (not plans)	1 Aug 2012	View
EM 13794B.pdfPlans or drawings	1 Aug 2012	View
Application consultation plan.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents	1 Aug 2012	View
27 High Street, Harpenden neighbour consultation 01.08.2012.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents	1 Aug 2012	View
EA Screening Checklist.pdfPlanning Application Documents	1 Aug 2012	View
27 High Street, Harpenden - Site Application Plan.pdfPlanning Application Documents	4 Nov 2013	View
27 High street, Harpenden - Further Planning Information.pdfPlanning Application Documents	4 Nov 2013	View
27 High Street, Harpenden - Decision Notice.pdfPlanning Application Documents	4 Nov 2013	View
27 High Street, Harpenden - Block Application Plan.pdfPlanning Application Documents	4 Nov 2013	View
27 High street, Harpenden - Application Processing Documents.pdfPlanning Application Documents	4 Nov 2013	View
27 High street, Harpenden - Application Plan (proposed floor layout plans.pdfPlanning Application Documents	4 Nov 2013	View
27 High Street, Harpenden - Application Documents.pdfPlanning Application Documents	4 Nov 2013	View

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17 Jul 2012
Date Received
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1 Aug 2012
Date Valid
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10 Aug 2012
Start of Public Consultation
Published milestoneCouncil source
6 Sept 2012
Public Consultation Expiry
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16 Nov 2012
Decision Date
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