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Pre-application for the demolition of existing single and two storey extensions to Hepworth House and construction of a three storey extension to create new Centre for Eyecare Excellence for the University of Plymouth. Creation of new vehicular access from James Street to provide drop off spaces.

Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

DecidedReference: 24/01423/MORPlymouth City Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Minor Pre Application Enquiry
Received
24 Oct 2024
Validated
1 Nov 2024
Determination deadline
31 Oct 2025
Local authority
Plymouth City Council

Application overview

Pre-application for the demolition of existing single and two storey extensions to Hepworth House and construction of a three storey extension to create new Centre for Eyecare Excellence for the University of Plymouth. Creation of new vehicular access from James Street to provide drop off spaces.

Proposal details

Reference
24/01423/MOR
Ward
DRAKE
Agent
Grainge Architects

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Application location

Hepworth House University Of Plymouth Plymouth PL4 6AW

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
APPLICATION FORMApplication · PDF28 Oct 2024View
DRAFT DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTSupporting Information · PDF28 Oct 2024View
PROPOSED SITE LAYOUTDrawings and Images · PDF28 Oct 2024View
PROPOSED SITE LAYOUTDrawings and Images · PDF28 Oct 2024View
GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANSDrawings and Images · PDF28 Oct 2024View
INITIAL PROPOSED SOUTH AND EAST ELEVATIONSDrawings and Images · PDF28 Oct 2024View
MAIN ENTRANCE PLANDrawings and Images · PDF28 Oct 2024View
HEPWORTH HOUSE EXISTING DRAWINGSDrawings and Images · PDF28 Oct 2024View
VEHICLE ENTRANCE REVIEWDrawings and Images · PDF28 Oct 2024View
SITE LOCATION PLANDrawings and Images · PDF28 Oct 2024View
INITIAL TREE CONSTRAINTS APPRAISALSupporting Information · PDF28 Oct 2024View
BAT AND NESTING BIRD ASSESSMENT REPORTSupporting Information · PDF28 Oct 2024View

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