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Planning application documents: what to read first
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55 Welford Road, James House
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Council sourceDemolition of existing office building (Class E). Construction of new building for student accommodation (Sui Generis) and residential apartments (Class C3) with ground floor commercial, business and service unit (Class E); Car and cycle parking, landscaping and new pedestrian infrastructure. (Amended plans)(s106 agreement)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice | 13 Jul 2023 | View |
| Final version report 20221990.pdfPlanning Officer Report | 13 Jul 2023 | View |
| Plannning Obligation dated 4 July 2023(1006038201.1).pdfSection 106 Agreement | 13 Jul 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Covering Letter- redactedApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Design And Access Statement (Part 1)-RedactedApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Design And Access Statement (Part 2)-RedactedApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Design And Access Statement (Part 3)Application Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Design And Access Statement (Part 4)Application Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Building For Life AssessmentApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Area Schedule (page3)Application Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Area Schedule (Page 4)Application Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Statement Of Community Involvement-RedactedApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Landscape Design ReportApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Drawing ScheduleApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Purpose Built Student Accomodation Management PlanApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Heritage Townscape and Visual Impact AssessmentApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Heritage Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 2Application Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Heritage Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 3Application Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Sustainability Statement-RedactedApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Wind Microclimate Assessment ReportApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Transport StatementApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Travel PlanApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| CCTV Inspection ReportApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Desk-Based Archaeological statementApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Daylight & Sunlight-Impact on Neighbours Properties-RedactedApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| NSL Contours lightingApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Daylight or sunlight- Internal Daylight Sunlight & Overshadowing ReportApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Construction & Environmental Management PlanApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Fire Statement-RedactedApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| RIBA Stage 2 Outline Fire Safety StrategyApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Preliminary Geo-environmental AppraisalApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Planning ReportApplication Supporting Info | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| floor-space-schedule.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 16 Nov 2022 | View |
| 22118 Rev 003 Method Statement and Risk Assessment Demoltion_compressed.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 10 Jan 2023 | View |
| Response to LLFA Comments.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 20 Jan 2023 | View |
| 784-B041473 Welford Road AQ 16Jan23.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 20 Jan 2023 | View |
| Response to LCC Highways_v1.0.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Part O Compliance Tech memo Rev AApplication Supporting Info | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Noise NoteApplication Supporting Info | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| FRA and DrainageApplication Supporting Info | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Design AddendumApplication Supporting Info | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Fire StatementApplication Supporting Info | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Response to Additional LLFA Comments.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 19 Apr 2023 | View |
| FRA and Drainage Strategy (Rev 5)_compressed.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 19 Apr 2023 | View |
| Drainage Maintenance and Management Schedule Rev 4.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 19 Apr 2023 | View |
| Welford Road Noise 30Sep22 inc Appendices.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 21 Apr 2023 | View |
| LEWR 23 Leicester Welford Road WB Report.pdfApplication Supporting Info | 21 Apr 2023 | View |
| Landscape Illustrative MasterplanPlans | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Landscape Plan - Ground FloorPlans | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Landscape Plan - RoofPlans | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Existing Elevations (4 pages)Plans - Existing | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Existing Site Section AAPlans - Existing | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Existing Site Section BBPlans - Existing | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Cycle Store ElevationsPlans - Proposed | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| SITE LAYOUT - PROPOSEDPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed GROUND FLOORPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed LEVELS 01-03Plans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed LEVEL 04Plans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATIONPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED EAST ELEVATIONPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED SOUTH SECTIONAL ELEVATIONPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED WEST SECTIONAL ELEVATIONPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED EAST SECTIONAL ELEVATIONPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| DETAILED SECTION APlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| DETAILED SECTION BPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| DETAILED SECTION CPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed LEVEL 05Plans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed LEVEL 06Plans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed LEVELS 07-09Plans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed LEVELS 10-14Plans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed ROOF PLANPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATIONPlans - Proposed | 17 Mar 2023 | View |
| Site Plan ExistingSite or Location Plan | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Location PlanSite or Location Plan | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| (HSE Substantive Response) LPA REF 20221990.pdfResponse - Consultee (External) | 15 Dec 2022 | View |
| HSE Response - RedactedResponse - Consultee (External) | 6 Apr 2023 | View |
| Public comment 28/11/2022 -RedactedResponse - Neighbour Redacted Public | 28 Nov 2022 | View |
| Public comment 28/11/2022 -RedactedResponse - Neighbour Redacted Public | 28 Nov 2022 | View |
| Detailed Section ASuperseded Plans | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Detailed Section BSuperseded Plans | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Detailed Section CSuperseded Plans | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Site Plan- ProposedSuperseded Plans | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Proposed 5th Floor PlanSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed East Section ElevationSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed East ElevationSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed South Section ElevationSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed West Section ElevationSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed South ElevationSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed West ElevationSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed North ElevationSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed 6th Floor PlanSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed 7th to 9th Floor PlansSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed 10th to 14th Floor PlansSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed 1st to 3rd Floor PlansSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed 4th Floor PlanSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanSuperseded Plans | 10 Nov 2022 | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentSuperseded Docs | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage StrategySuperseded Docs | 10 Oct 2022 | View |
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