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Application proposal for the demolition of existing huts and mobile classroom and the erection of a new 9 classroom block (part single storey and part two storey) with first floor roof terrace; new playing fields, additional staff car parking, creation of new pedestrian access, covered link and other related development including new footpath, landscaping and the erection of a temporary mobile classroom for use during the construction period

The Orchard Primary School, Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5JW

Conditionally PermittedReference: PL\0584\13Hertfordshire County Council

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Application location

The Orchard Primary School, Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5JW

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Application summary

Status
Conditionally Permitted
Application type
Not published
Received
9 Dec 2013
Validated
12 Dec 2013
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council

Application overview

Application proposal for the demolition of existing huts and mobile classroom and the erection of a new 9 classroom block (part single storey and part two storey) with first floor roof terrace; new playing fields, additional staff car parking, creation of new pedestrian access, covered link and other related development including new footpath, landscaping and the erection of a temporary mobile classroom for use during the construction period

Proposal details

Reference
PL\0584\13

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Documents 25 of 25

DocumentPublishedAction
Condition 14_landscape plan.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents9 Dec 2014View
Condition 24_Cycle shelters.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents9 Dec 2014View
Condition 17_Footpath provision.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents9 Dec 2014View
Orchard Primary - approval notice - condition 16 fences.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents21 May 2014View
Orchard Materials of Construction Condition 3.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents21 May 2014View
Planting Plan 1098_PP_300_Rev A.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents9 Dec 2014View
General Arrangement Plan_1098_GA_100.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents9 Dec 2014View
Setting Out Plan 1098_SO_400.pdfApproval Notices and associated documents9 Dec 2014View
Decision Notice - Orchard Primary.pdfDecision Notice and associated report18 Mar 2014View
Delegated Report - Orchard Primary.pdfDecision Notice and associated report18 Mar 2014View
Watford BC Orchard PS.rtfConsultation responses21 Jan 2014View
Wat Bor Counc Orchard PS.pdfConsultation responses6 Jan 2014View
Highways Orchard Primary.msgConsultation responses21 Jan 2014View
EA Orchard Primary 20.12.13.pdfConsultation responses24 Dec 2013View
Proposed Sections 2337_GAD_150000_D.pdfPlans or drawings5 Mar 2014View
Proposed Roof Plan 2337_GAD_120003_D.pdfPlans or drawings5 Mar 2014View
Proposed East and West Elevations 2337_GAD_140001_G.pdfPlans or drawings5 Mar 2014View
Proposed North and South Elevations 2337_GAD_140000_G.pdfPlans or drawings5 Mar 2014View
Proposed First Floor Plan 2337_GAD_120002_D.pdfPlans or drawings5 Mar 2014View
Orchard Primary School - construction management plan - condition 4.pdfPlans or drawings21 May 2014View
Proposed Site Plan 2337_GAD_100002_J.pdfPlans or drawings5 Mar 2014View
Orchard Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdfPlans or drawings19 Dec 2013View
Orchard Aerial and Sketch View.pdfPlans or drawings19 Dec 2013View
EIA.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents30 Dec 2013View
applicationconsultationplan2013.jpgHCC validation/consultation documents30 Dec 2013View

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Decision & conditions

Conditionally Permitted
Decision Notice - Orchard Primary.pdf Delegated Report - Orchard Primary.pdf
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