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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Merck Sharpe Dohme (MSD) site off BREAKSPEAR ROAD SOUTH HAREFIELD UB9 6LS
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Merck Sharpe Dohme (MSD) site off BREAKSPEAR ROAD SOUTH HAREFIELD UB9 6LS
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Details pursuant to Condition 15 (Bat Mitigation) 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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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataAPPLICATION FORM | 18 Feb 2025 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement & Mitigation Plan (Dated February 2025)SUPPORTING INFORMATION | 18 Feb 2025 | View |
| WML-CL47 (Dated March 2025) Bat Earned Recognition Class LicenceSUPPORTING INFORMATION | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| Natural England Email Dated 9th May 2025 Acknowledgement email for bat licenceSUPPORTING INFORMATION | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| Natural England Site Registration Form Earned recognition for bat mitigation licensingSUPPORTING INFORMATION | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| Natural England Site Registration Spreadsheet Roost DetailsSUPPORTING INFORMATION | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDECISION NOTICE | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| OFFICERS REPORTSOFFICERS REPORTS | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
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