Council planning record

Erection of two Class E buildings (known as DEB1 and DEB2) ancillary to the Diamond Synchrotron with link between the two buildings, pedestrian link at first floor level linking to Diamond, sub station and associated car parking and landscaping. (As amended by plans and additional information received 20 March 2023, 6,18 and 25 April 2023, 19 and 24 May 2023, 13, 23, 28 June 2023 and 12, 18 and 19 July).

Land south east of Diamond Synchrotron, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, OX11 0DE

Decision MadeReference: P22/V2864/FULVale of White Horse District Council

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Application timeline

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15 Dec 2022
Application Received Date
Published milestoneCouncil source
21 Jul 2023
Issue Date
Published milestoneCouncil source

Application summary

Status: Decision Made
Application type: Not published
Received: 15 Dec 2022
Validated: Not published
Determination deadline: Not published
Local authority: Vale of White Horse District Council

Application overview

Erection of two Class E buildings (known as DEB1 and DEB2) ancillary to the Diamond Synchrotron with link between the two buildings, pedestrian link at first floor level linking to Diamond, sub station and associated car parking and landscaping. (As amended by plans and additional information received 20 March 2023, 6,18 and 25 April 2023, 19 and 24 May 2023, 13, 23, 28 June 2023 and 12, 18 and 19 July).

Proposal details

Reference: P22/V2864/FUL
Agent: Mrs Nicky Brock

Application location

Land south east of Diamond Synchrotron, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, OX11 0DE

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Documents 117 of 117

Document	Published	Action
Application FormApplication Form	Not published	View
2024-02-29 Officer ResponseOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Delegated ReportOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Screening Opinion letter 03012023120200Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
Screening Opinion EIA Proforma 03012023120200Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
Noise Impact Assessment ReportOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
2023-05-19 Email from agent re proposed use and noiseOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Application FormOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
North Elevation Designs drwgno 8BOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Rooflight and External Light Technical NoteOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Rev AOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
2024-02-01 Covering Letter Public ArtOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
External Lighting Layout drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-E-3701-P08Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
Lighting Plan drwgno D46159.LKM.BOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
2023-06-13 SW attenuation and impact on tree plantingOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
2023-07-19 TOE Receipt of funds received P22 V2864 FULOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0010-P08-Proposed Site Plan (Planning Application)Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
Tree Protection Plan drwgno 230308-DLS-TPP-SDOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Construction Management Plan V2Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
Arboricultural Report - Figure 3. Examples of Above-Ground Stabilizing UnitsOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0012-P05-Existing Site Levels & Contours Plan (Planning Application)Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0011-P05-Existing Site Plan (Planning Application)Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0501-P07 Surface Water Drainage Plan-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0010-P07-Proposed Site Plan (Planning Application)Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
Arboricultural Report - Figure 2. Protective Barrier DetailOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0081-P07-Site Section - DEB2 Sheet 1of2Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0521-P07 Foul Water Drainage Plan-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Planting Plan drwgno 8488 100DOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Arboricultural ReportOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-ST-DOC-C-0500-P04 Surface Water Drainage Strategy ReportOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0005-P07-Proposed Site Plan - Existing Underground ServicesOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0003-P014-Proposed Site PlanOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0080-P07-Site Section - DEB1Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DOC-A-9960-P02- Design and Access StatementOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0008-P06-Construction Phase Site LayoutOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Tree Constraints Plan drwgno 230307-DLS-TCP-SDOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0085-P06-Site Section - Retaining WallsOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0082-P07-Site Section - DEB2 Sheet 2of2Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-XX-ST-DOC-C-0510-P02 Foul Water Drainage Technical NoteOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
DEB1&2 CMP Planning 230130v3Other Plans/Information	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0501-P06 Surface Water Drainage PlanOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 5016154-RDG-XX-ST-DOC-C-0510-P01 Foul Water Drainage Technical NoteOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0521-P06 Foul Water Drainage Plan-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED 5016154-RDG-XX-ST-DOC-C-0500-P03 Surface Water Drainage Strategy ReportOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0555-P05 Drainage Details Sheet 5-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0501-P12 Surface Water Drainage Plan-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0557-P03 Drainage Details Sheet 7-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0521-P09 Foul Water Drainage Plan-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0553-P06 Drainage Details Sheet 3-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0531-P07 Foul Water Drainage Manhole Schedule-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0554-P07 Drainage Details Sheet 4-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0552-P06 Drainage Details Sheet 2-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0556-P03 Drainage Details Sheet 6-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0551-P06 Drainage Details Sheet 1-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
5016154-RDG-ZZ-ST-DR-C-0511-P08 Surface Water Drainage Manhole Schedule-BIM A1LOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
2023-04-18 Amendments cover letterOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
Archaeological Evaluation ReportOther Plans/Information	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Site Section - DEB1 drwgno 0080 P05General Plan	Not published	View
Elevations - Whole Site drwgno 0900 P07General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Site Section - DEB2 Sheet 1of2 drwgno 0081 P05General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Planting Plan drwgno 8488 100General Plan	Not published	View
Elevations - DEB 1 Building drwgno 0910 P06General Plan	Not published	View
Floor Plan First Proposed drwgno 0101 P06General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Substation Plans drwgno 0140 P09General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Site Section - Retaining Walls drwgno 0085 P03General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Site Section - DEB2 Sheet 2of2 drwgno 0082 P05General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Site Plan (Planning Application) Proposed drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0010-P05General Plan	Not published	View
Floor Plan Ground Proposed drwgno 0100 P06General Plan	Not published	View
Elevations - Art Zones drwgno 0960 P03General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Surface Water Drainage Plan-BIM A1L drwgno 0501 P05General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Site Plan Proposed drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0002-P05General Plan	Not published	View
External Lighting Plan drwgno D46159 PMU AGeneral Plan	Not published	View
Tree Pit Detail drwgno 8488 101General Plan	Not published	View
Elevations - DEB2 Building drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0930-P08General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Site Plan (Planning Application) Existing drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0011-P03General Plan	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Site Levels and Contours Plan (Planning Application) Existing drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-DR-A-0012-P03General Plan	Not published	View
Typical Section - Pedestrian Bridge drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0820-P07General Plan	Not published	View
Cross Section drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0810-P07-DEB2General Plan	Not published	View
Roof Plan Proposed drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-RF-DR-A-0102-P07General Plan	Not published	View
Elevations - Link Building drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0920-P07General Plan	Not published	View
Drawings ListGeneral Plan	Not published	View
Cross Section drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-DR-A-0800-P08-DEB1General Plan	Not published	View
Delivery & Servicing PlanSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Planning StatementSupporting documentation	Not published	View
2022-12-01 Covering LetterSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Community Employment PlanSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Landscape Management PlanSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Contaminated Land QuestionnaireSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Archaeology ReportSupporting documentation	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Appendix 7 of Ecology ReportSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Design & Access StatementSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Contaminated Land ReportSupporting documentation	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Preliminary Ecological AppraisalSupporting documentation	Not published	View
SUPERSEDED Drainage ReportSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Construction Management PlanSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Travel PlanSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Transport AssessmentSupporting documentation	Not published	View
Unilateral Undertaking Planning Obligation Deed 181122 (final signed)Supporting documentation	Not published	View
Roof Plan with PV Panels Proposed drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-RF-PL-A-0102-CPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Location Plan Proposed drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-PL-A-0002-FPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Design StatementPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Site Plan Proposed - Car Parking Scope drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-PL-A-0006-CPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Section Plan drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-SE-A-0110-E-DEB1Pre-application advice given	Not published	View
Section Plan 1 drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-SE-A-0810-C-DEB 2Pre-application advice given	Not published	View
Site & Ground Floor Plan Proposed drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-PL-A-0003-BPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Location Plan drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-00-PL-A-0001-FPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Elevations Proposed - DEB 1 Building drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-EL-A-0910-DPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Floor Plan First Proposed drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-01-PL-A-0101-DPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Application FormPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Elevations Proposed - North & South - Link Building drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-EL-A-0920-CPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Elevations Proposed - DEB 2 Building Proposed drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-EL-A-0930-CPre-application advice given	Not published	View
2021-12-09 Covering LetterPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Section Plan Pedestrian Bridge drwgno 5016154-RDG-XX-XX-SE-A-0120-CPre-application advice given	Not published	View
2022-02-16 Officer ResponsePre-application advice given	Not published	View
2022-02-16 Letter from SAPPre-application advice given	Not published	View
Decision NoticeDecision	Not published	View
Delegated ReportDecision	Not published	View

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