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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Former Argos Direct Distribution Depot, 11 Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GF
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Council sourceInstallation of 1 illuminated fascia signs to both rear and front elevations
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Sign in to view collected detailsFormer Argos Direct Distribution Depot, 11 Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GF
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Description: Application Form - Without Personal DataApplicationFormNoPersonalData.pdf (137 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Block Plan15070Site Plan Setting SIGN POSITIONS_Redacted.pdf (681 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed ElevationsSignage Plan.pdf (292 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Location Planplanning site location plan 1-1250-DWG 00 Site Location Plan.pdf (63 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Signage DetailsKANE LOGO SIGN.pdf (27 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Springflex Infor SheetSpringflex 190 LED Info Sheet(1).pdf (547 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: LED Control GearTALEXXconverter_LCU_150W_12_24V_IP67_en.pdf (810 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: LED Modules, Converters and SystemsTALEXXchain_P561_G1_EXCITE_en.pdf (632 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design Access Statementdesign access statement.pdf (272 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Herts County Council HighwaysPlanning application 6_2016_1381_ADV - Former Argos Direct Distribution Depot.pdf (16 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620161381ADV.pdf (176 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Officer ReportDelegated Report_620161381ADV.pdf (23 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620161381ADV.pdf (95 kb) | Not published | View |
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