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Demolition of existing school and construction of a new school building within the existing site, including sports facilities and associated landscaping, access and engineering works, temporary staff car park, construction compound and classrooms during construction

Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN

Not publishedReference: P/23/0131Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

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Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN

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Application summary

Status
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Application type
Full
Received
Not published
Validated
15 May 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Application overview

Demolition of existing school and construction of a new school building within the existing site, including sports facilities and associated landscaping, access and engineering works, temporary staff car park, construction compound and classrooms during construction

Proposal details

Reference
P/23/0131
Ward
PENYDARREN
Agent
DPP Planning

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DocumentPublishedAction
Updated decision notice/iDecision NoticeNot publishedView
Cancelled 24.08.26Decision Notice CancelledNot publishedView
Cancelled 07.08.26Decision Notice CancelledNot publishedView
Cancelled 05.03.26Decision Notice CancelledNot publishedView
Cancelled 15.05.25Decision Notice CancelledNot publishedView
Cancelled 20.03.25Decision Notice CancelledNot publishedView
Committee ReportCommittee ReportNot publishedView
Ecological Impact Assessment V4 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp InfoNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012002 P8 General Elevations 1 of 2 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012003 P7 - General Arrangement Elevations 2 of 2 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-016001 P4 - Sports Hall Elevations Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Ecological Impact Assessment V3Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
Bats & Trees Survey V3 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp InfoNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-016001 Sports Hall ElevationsCancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012002 Elevations 1 of 2Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012003_WIP Elevations 2 of 2Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-ZZ-ZZ-GA-S-0070-P01 - Mine Constraints Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423001 - P08 LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423004 - P04 LANDSCAPE GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH) Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423012 - LANDSCAPE FENCING GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH) Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423009 - LANDSCAPE SITE WIDE FENCING GA Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Updated ecology commentsConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Policy commentsConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-016001 Sports Hall ElevationsCancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012002 Elevations 1of 2Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012003 Elevations 2of2Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
Updated Ecological Impact Assessment V2Cancelled DocumentNot publishedView
Updated Bats & Trees Survey Report V2Cancelled DocumentNot publishedView
Temporary Classroom Floor Plan Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Temporary classroom elevations Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V4-ZZ-DR-A-012021 - Tunnel Enclosure Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-V2-RF-DR-A-011010 - Sports Hall Roof Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423001 - LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENTCancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423003 - LANDSCAPE GA - SOUTH SITE Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423004 - LANDSCAPE GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH)Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0701-P06 - S278 Highway Works (Sheet 1)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0702-P04 - S278 Highway Works (Sheet 2)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0750-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 1)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0751-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 2)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0752-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 3)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0753-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 4)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0754-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 5)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0760-P02 - S278 Highway Works Details (Sheet 1 )Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0761-P02 - S278 Highway Works Details (Sheet 2)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-1110-P03 - S278 Pavement Construction & Kerbing Layout (Sheet 1)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-1111-P03 - S278 Pavement Construction & Kerbing Layout (Sheet 2)Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Ecologist revised commentsConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Natural Resources WalesConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
South Wales PoliceConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Highway Engineer commentsConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Welsh WaterConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Natural Resources WalesConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Coal AuthorityConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Environmental Health CommentsConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Environmental Health CommentsConsultation Response Public AccessNot publishedView
Planning StatementReportsNot publishedView
PAC ReportReportsNot publishedView
External Lighting Dwg No. 6914-MCP-ZZ-XX-DR-E-9000-A0PSubmitted PlanNot publishedView
Site Investigation Report Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp InfoNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423001Cancelled DocumentNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE GA - NORTH SITE Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423002 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE GA - SOUTH SITE Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423003Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH) Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423004Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE SITE WIDE FENCING Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423009Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE FENCING GA - NORTH SITE Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423010 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE FENCING GA - SOUTH SITE Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423011 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE FENCING GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH) Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423012Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
SITE WIDE PLANTING PLAN Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423013Submitted PlanNot publishedView
BB98 amp 99 Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423210 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE SECTIONS SHEET 1 OF 3 Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-SE-LA-423000 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE SECTIONS SHEET 2 OF 3 Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-SE-LA-423001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
LANDSCAPE SECTIONS SHEET 3 OF 3 Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-SE-LA-423002 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Application FormApplication FormNot publishedView
Drainage Strategy (Sheet 3) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0502-S2-P02Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Highway Works (Sheet 1) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0701-S2-P05 - S278Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
Highway Works (Sheet 2) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0702-S2-P03 - S278Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
Drainage Strategy Report Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp InfoNot publishedView
Travel Report Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp InfoNot publishedView
Transport AssessmentReportsNot publishedView
Environmental Plan (Rev B) Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Environmental Noise AssessmentReportsNot publishedView
Tree Report Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp InfoNot publishedView
General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-00-DR-A-011001 Level 00 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-01-DR-A-011002 Level 01 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-02-DR-A-011003-Level 02 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-03-DR-A-011004 Level 03 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Application FormNot publishedView
General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-R1-DR-A-011005 Roof Level Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
GA Elevations 1 of 2 Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012002Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
GA Elevations 2 of 2 Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012003Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
GA Sections Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-013001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Sports Hall Roof Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V2-R1-DR-A-011008Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
Sports Hall - Ground_First Floor General Arrangement Plans Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-011006 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Sports Hall elevation and Sections_compressed Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-016001Cancelled Plans/DetailsNot publishedView
Plant Compound GA Elevations_compressed Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V3-ZZ-DR_A_013001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Plant Compund - GA Ground Floor Plan Roof Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V3-ZZ-DR-A-011001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Site Wide - General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-VX-ZZ-DR-A-021001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Site 1 of 2- General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-VX-ZZ-DR-A-021002 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Site 2 of 2 - General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-VX-ZZ-DR-A-021003 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved PlanNot publishedView
Existing Site Plan - location plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-VX-ZZ-DR-A-021006Submitted PlanNot publishedView
DAS Part 1 (1)Design and Access StatementNot publishedView
DAS Part 2 (1)Design and Access StatementNot publishedView
Demolition Scoping Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-060001Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Vehicle Swept Path Analysis (Fire Tender) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0110-S2-P03Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Vehicle Swept Path Analysis (Delivery) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0111-S2-P03Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Vehicle Swept Path Analysis (Refuse) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0112-S2-P03Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Vehicle Swept Path Analysis (Coach) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0113-S2-P03Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Drainage Strategy (Sheet 1) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0500-S2-P02Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Drainage Strategy (Sheet 2) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0501-S2-P02Submitted PlanNot publishedView
Preliminary Ecological Assessment and Bat SurveyReportsNot publishedView

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