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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Vicars Grove Pit, Little Almshoe Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7QU
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Vicars Grove Pit, Little Almshoe Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7QU
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Proposed application for time limited (7 year max) processing of inert wastes to facilitate the as yet incomplete restoration of the closed landfill on the site by: a) providing physical restoration maters (soils), and b) sale of recycled inert product to provide revenue for the restoration costs. Including siting of temporary screens, crusher, wheel-wash, weighbridge and two stacked portakabins
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Local Flood Authority response 17.9.18 VG.pdfConsultation responses | 17 Sept 2018 | View |
| Development & conservation response.pdfConsultation responses | 13 Sept 2018 | View |
| Lead Local Flood Authority response 7.8.18VG.pdfConsultation responses | 7 Aug 2018 | View |
| Environment Agency response Vicars.pdfConsultation responses | 1 Aug 2018 | View |
| Environment Agency response 22.6.18 VGP.pdfConsultation responses | 22 Jun 2018 | View |
| HCC Landscape Officer report VGP.docConsultation responses | 25 May 2018 | View |
| Hertfordshire Ecology Vicars Grove.pdf 1.pdfConsultation responses | 11 May 2018 | View |
| Hertfordshire Ecology Vicars Grove.pdfConsultation responses | 11 May 2018 | View |
| Preston Parish Council response VG.pdfConsultation responses | 16 Apr 2018 | View |
| Woodland Trust response VG.pdfConsultation responses | 16 Apr 2018 | View |
| Highway Authority response VG.pdfConsultation responses | 11 Apr 2018 | View |
| Environment Agency response VGP.pdfConsultation responses | 11 Apr 2018 | View |
| Historic Environment response VG.pdfConsultation responses | 11 Apr 2018 | View |
| Forestry Commission response VGP.pdfConsultation responses | 11 Apr 2018 | View |
| North Herts District Council ack VG.pdfConsultation responses | 5 Apr 2018 | View |
| Environmental Protection Officer response VG.docConsultation responses | 5 Apr 2018 | View |
| Lead Local Flood Authority response VG.pdfConsultation responses | 29 Mar 2018 | View |
| Application Form - No Personal Data.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Surface Water Drainage Scheme.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Tree and Shrub Planting Scheme.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Reptile Survey.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| 2018 Design and Access Statement.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Ecological Scoping Survey Report.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Site Restoration Plan.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Bird Mitigation.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Woodland Management Plan.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Site Boundary plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| H9828_01 - proposed highway works strategy plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| H9828_02 - proposed highway works strategy - site entrance works.pdfPlans or drawings | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| H9828_03 - proposed highway works strategy - B656 junction works.pdfPlans or drawings | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposal for 69000m3 Net Increase.pdfPlans or drawings | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposed Recycling Facility.pdfPlans or drawings | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Neighbour Addresses - 42 addresses.xlsHCC validation/consultation documents | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| Consultation Site Plan.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
| EA Screening Checklist.pdfPlanning Application Documents | 20 Mar 2018 | View |
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