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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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Merck Sharpe Dohme (MSD) site off BREAKSPEAR ROAD SOUTH HAREFIELD UB9 6LS
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 26 (Sustainable Drainage Scheme Details) of planning permission reference 72870/APP/2022/3126, dated 19-09-2024 (Retention and demolition of existing buildings, construction of new buildings, all within Use Class B8 with ancillary uses, alongside hardstanding, widening of the vehicular access off Breakspear Road South, associated car and cycle parking, enhanced landscaping and ancillary works).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted Application Form - Without Personal DataAPPLICATION FORM | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| P-300 Rev. A Site Drainage Layout (Sheet 1 of 2)SITE LAYOUT - DRAINAGE | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| P-301 Rev. A Site Drainage Layout (Sheet 2 of 2)SITE LAYOUT - DRAINAGE | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| P-302 External Work Layout (Sheet 1 of 2)SITE LAYOUT - LANDSCAPING | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| P-303 External Work Layout (Sheet 2 of 2)SITE LAYOUT - LANDSCAPING | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| P-304 Cut and Fill LayoutSITE LAYOUT - LANDSCAPING | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| P-312 Pond Details - Pond 1SITE LAYOUT - LANDSCAPING | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| P-313 Pond Details - Pond 1SITE LAYOUT - LANDSCAPING | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| Cover Letter (Dated 7th July 2025)SUPPORTING INFORMATION | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| 25-014-250414-01R Drainage Strategy Report (Dated 14th April 2025) SUPERSEDEDFLOOD AND DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| 25-014-250414-02RP Drainage Management & Maintenance Plan (Dated 14th April 2025) SUPERSEDEDFLOOD AND DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| C-310 Typical Drainage Details - Sheet 1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| C-311 Typical Drainage Details - Sheet 2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| C-314 External Works DetailsTECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| 25-014-250707-01RP Rev. A Drainage Strategy Report (Dated 7th July 2025) AMENDEDFLOOD AND DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| 25-014-250707-02RP Drainage Management & Maintenance Plan (Dated 7th July 2025) AMENDEDFLOOD AND DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDECISION NOTICE | 24 Jul 2025 | View |
| OFFICERS REPORTSOFFICERS REPORTS | 24 Jul 2025 | View |
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