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.
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Harper Lane Rail and Recycling Depot, Harper Lane, Shenley, WD7 7HX
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Harper Lane Rail and Recycling Depot, Harper Lane, Shenley, WD7 7HX
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Proposed application for the erection of replacement welfare facilities adjacent to the ready mixed concrete/mortar plant in the form of a single storey portacabin unit and provision of parking area for approximately 4/5 vehicles It is proposed to erect a single storey modern portacabin style unit (circa 12.2 x 3.4 m) as a replacement to the existing unit adjacent to the ready mixed concrete plant.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice Harper Lane Welfare Facilities 2016.pdfDecision Notice and associated report | 6 Jan 2016 | View |
| Delegated Report Harper Lane Welfare Facilities 2016.pdfDecision Notice and associated report | 6 Jan 2016 | View |
| Highway Authority response Harper Lane.msgConsultation responses | 13 Nov 2015 | View |
| City & District of St Albans response.pdfConsultation responses | 24 Nov 2015 | View |
| City & District of St Albans report.pdfConsultation responses | 24 Nov 2015 | View |
| City & Dist of St Albans response HL.msgConsultation responses | 30 Oct 2015 | View |
| Harper Lane Herts Ecology Response.pdfConsultation responses | 2 Dec 2015 | View |
| Floor Plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 6 Jan 2016 | View |
| Elevations Mortar Plant Offices.pdfPlans or drawings | 6 Jan 2016 | View |
| Site Plan CM.pdfPlans or drawings | 26 Oct 2015 | View |
| Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents | 26 Oct 2015 | View |
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