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Development of new animal enclosures and associated infrastructure, new lecture theatre, education block, education facilities, substations and associated residential block and lodges, new access from Orton Hill, new car park, landscaping and other associated works (following the demolition of some existing buildings).

Twycross Zoological Park Burton Road Norton Juxta Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PX

PermittedReference: 23/00948/FULHinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

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Application location

Twycross Zoological Park Burton Road Norton Juxta Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PX

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Application summary

Status
Permitted
Application type
Full Application
Received
13 Oct 2023
Validated
13 Oct 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

Application overview

Development of new animal enclosures and associated infrastructure, new lecture theatre, education block, education facilities, substations and associated residential block and lodges, new access from Orton Hill, new car park, landscaping and other associated works (following the demolition of some existing buildings).

Proposal details

Reference
23/00948/FUL
Alternative references
PP-12439244
Ward
Twycross Sheepy & Witherley
Parish
Twycross Parish Council
Agent
WSP

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Decision NoticeDecision NoticeNot publishedView
Committee Extract - (13.02.2024)Committee ExtractNot publishedView
Combined Masterplan 07Approved PlansNot publishedView
LCC HighwaysConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC Site Plan P07Amended PlansNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC Soft Landscaping Plan P03Amended PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Orangutan Habitat First Floor P08Amended PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Site Plan P07Superseded PlanNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC Soft Landscaping Plan P03Amended PlansNot publishedView
Highways Transport Tech NoteTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
LCC HighwaysConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
LCC DrainageConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
LCC ArchaeologyConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
LCC MineralsConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
Mineral AssessmentTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Warwickshire County CouncilConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
Leicestershire PoliceConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
LCC EcologyConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
HBBC WasteConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
Theatres TrustConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
Site NoticePublic NoticeNot publishedView
Preliminary Arboricultural AssessmentTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Arboricultural Impact AssessmentTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Arboricultural Method StatementTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
HBBC Environmental Services PollutionConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
Environment AgencyConsultation ResponseNot publishedView
Proposed Animal House (01) Plans 140-03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Animal House (02) Plans 141-03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Bird Aviary Plans 142-03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Animal House (03) Plans and Elevations 143-03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Animal House (01) Elevations and Sections 144-02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Animal House (02) Elevations and Sections 145-02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Bird Aviary Elevations and Sections 146-02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Market Stalls Elevations and Sections 147-01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Animal House (03) Elevations and Sections 148-02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Site Sections (Sheet 1) 200-03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Site Sections (Sheet 2) 201-03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Site Sections (Sheet 3) 202-04Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Existing Site Sections 01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Fence Details (Sheet 1) 310Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Fence Details (Sheet 2) 311Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Fence Details (Sheet 3) 312Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Fence Details (Sheet 4) 313Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Fence Details (Sheet 5) 314Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Fence Details (Sheet 6) 315Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Boardwalk Details (Sheet 1) 320Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Boardwalk Details (Sheet 2) 321Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Zoo Soft Landscaping Plan 02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Report to Inform Habitats Regulations Assessment, Stage 1 ScreeningTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Preliminary Ecological AppraisalTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Preliminary Bat Roost AssessmentTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Biodiversity Metric AssessmentTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Great Crested Newt Habitat Suitability Index AssessmentTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Planning, Heritage StatementTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Design and Access Statement P05 Part 1Design StatementNot publishedView
Design and Access Statement P05 Part 2Design StatementNot publishedView
Design and Access Statement P05 Part 3Design StatementNot publishedView
Design and Access Statement P05 Part 4Design StatementNot publishedView
Design and Access Statement P05 Part 5Design StatementNot publishedView
Design and Access Statement P05 Part 6Design StatementNot publishedView
Design and Access Statement P05 Part 7Design StatementNot publishedView
Energy StatementTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Covering letter to applicationAdditional InformationNot publishedView
Proposed Refuse Store GA Plans and Elevations P01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Sub Station A-GA Plans and Elevations P01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Sub Station B-GA Plans and Elevations P02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Existing Lemur Habitat P01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Waste Management Strategy P01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Phase 1 Preliminary Risk AssessmentTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Part 1Technical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Part 2Technical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Part 3Technical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Application Form1APP Public FormNot publishedView
NSCC Transport StatementTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Landscape GA Ground Floor 05Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Landscape GA Upper Floor 03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Demolition Plan 02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Tree Removal/Retention Plan 04Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Combined Masterplan 05Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Render Masterplan 00Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Existing Site Plan 01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Statement of Community EngagementTechnical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView
Proposed Site Plan P07Superseded PlanNot publishedView
Site Location Plan P04Site Location PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Site Levels P04Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Hard Landscape P03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Soft Landscape, Drg No. TWZ-HLM-00-ZZ-DR-L-45001 Rev P02Superseded PlanNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC Ground Floor Plan P09Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC First Floor Plan P08Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC Roof Plan P04Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC GA Sections (Sheet 1) P03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC Elevations (Sheet 1) P03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed NSCC Elevations (Sheet 2) P02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Residential Block GA Sections P01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Residential Block Elevations P03Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Orangutan Habitat Ground Floor P08Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Orangutan Habitat Second Floor Plan P06Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Orangutan Habitat Roof Plan P04Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Orangutan Habitat GA Sections (Sheet 1) P02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Orangutan Habitat Elevations (Sheet 1) P04Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Orangutan Habitat Elevations (Sheet 2) P04Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Orangutan Habitat Elevations (Sheet 3) P04Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Outdoor Classroom Plans and Elevations P02Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Proposed Lodge GA Plans and Elevations P01Development Control PlansNot publishedView
Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Part 4Technical Assessments/Appraisals/SurveysNot publishedView

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  1. Application Received

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