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Planning application documents: what to read first
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The Sobell Centre Aberdare CF44 7RP
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Council sourceThe erection of a continuous, 46 metres long, two-span multi-girder access bridge spanning the Afon Cynon in Aberdare, between Cardiff Road (B4275) roundabout at the junction of the A4059 and the Sobell Redevelopment Site to the east. Carriageway width is 7.3 m., pedestrian and cycle access is provided by a 3.5m footway on north side of bridge and 0.5m wide verge on its southern side. Works to Duke Street Car Park also included.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| Approved 10/07/2012PLAN · PDF | 17 Oct 2012 | View |
| DWR CYMRU LETTER / CONDITIONS & PLANSCONSULTN · PDF | 28 Jun 2012 | View |
| CONSULTNCONSULTN | 7 Jun 2012 | View |
| CCWCONSULTN · PDF | 28 May 2012 | View |
| Bat & Tree SurveySUPPINFO · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| Interpretative ReportSUPPINFO · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| Sobell Redevelopment PlanningPLAN · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| Planning StatementSUPPINFO · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| Flood Consequence AssessmentSUPPINFO · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| Otter Survey ReportSUPPINFO · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| DESIGNDESIGN · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| Covering LetterSUPPINFO · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| B1 Southern Roundabout BridgeSUPPINFO · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
| APPFORMAPPFORM · PDF | 15 May 2012 | View |
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