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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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Gate House Fretherne Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6NS
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Council sourceInfill development of an existing town centre perimeter block to deliver a new hotel (Class C1) and Office (Class B1) floorspace; change of use from office to hotel use of existing floorspace at first and part second floors; and associated works
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| Description: Application Form - Without Personal DataApplicationFormNoPersonalData.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Application Form - Without Personal Data - PP-06034936 NMA applicationApplicationFormNoPersonalData(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site & other plans - 9995-D-005 Rev - - Proposed Sash Window Detail (Dummy Window Ventilator) 9995-E-020 Rev F - Proposed Elevations A-A & B-B 9995-E-021 Rev E - Proposed Elevations C-C & D-D 9995-E-022 Rev D - Proposed Elevations E-E & F-F9995-L001_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Sash Window Detail9995-D-002_C.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevations C-C & D-D9995-E-011_C.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevations E-E & F-F9995-E-012_C.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations A-A & B-B9995-E-020_C.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations C-C & D-D9995-E-021_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations E-E & F-F9995-E-022_A.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevation G-G9995-E-023_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevations A-A & B-B9995-E-010_B(1).PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing First Floor Plan9995-P-011_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Second Floor Plan9995-P-012_C.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Third Floor Plan9995-P-013_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed First Floor Plan9995-P-021_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Second Floor Plan9995-P-022_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Third Floor Plan9995-P-023_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Material Samples9995-D-003_-.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations A-A & B-B9995-E-020 planning_F.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations C-C & D-D9995-E-021 planning_E.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations E-E & F-F9995-E-022 planning_D.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Additional plans - 9995-D-005 Rev - - Proposed Sash Window Detail (Dummy Window Ventilator) 9995-E-020 Rev F - Proposed Elevations A-A & B-B 9995-E-021 Rev E - Proposed Elevations C-C & D-D 9995-E-022 Rev D - Proposed Elevations E-E & F-F9995-D-005_-.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Sash window detail9995-D-002_D[1].pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Sections A-A & B-B9995-S-020_A.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design & Access Statement9995-5.1 Design and Access Statement 161021 (Planning issue).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planning & Heritage StatementPlanning statement (Including Heritage Statement).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Energy Statement Issue TwoWGC Travelodge, Energy Statement Issue Two.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planning statement - 9995-D-005 Rev - - Proposed Sash Window Detail (Dummy Window Ventilator) 9995-E-020 Rev F - Proposed Elevations A-A & B-B 9995-E-021 Rev E - Proposed Elevations C-C & D-D 9995-E-022 Rev D - Proposed Elevations E-E & F-F170502- NMA lcovering letter.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport Assessment (Redacted)Transport Assessment inc delivery, servicing and waste(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - WHBC Client ServicesComments.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Thames WaterEmail-3rd Party Planning Application - 6 2016 2214 MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Lead Local Flood Authority620162214MAJ - Gate House, AL8 6NS Formal Application Response letter AN.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - HighwaysEmail-Planning application 6 2016 2214 MAJ - Gate House.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Herts Fire & Rescueplan_rl_24-11-2016_10-09-18_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Environmental HealthPlanning Application Ref 6.2016.2214.MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments (3).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Environmental Health - Attachment to CommentVehcle access etc.PNG (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Environmental HealthComments (4).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Lead Local Flood Authority620162214MAJ - Gate House, AL8 6NS Formal Application Response letter SA edit.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Environmental HealthComments (5).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Further Comments - Herts HighwaysEmail-Planning application 6 2016 2214 MAJ - Gate House(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments- Conservation OfficerWGC; Gate House Fretherne RoadHowardsgate; 162214MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Herts HighwaysEmail-Planning application 6 2016 2214 MAJ - Gate House(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Highways England2016-2214.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Lead Local Flood Authority62016221MAJ - Gate House, AL8 6NS (Add info) Formal Application Response letter CC.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Lead Local Flood Authority - Final Response62016221MAJ – Gate House, AL8 6NS (Add info) Formal Application Response letter CC.doc (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Micro-Rib Cladding Panel9995 - PP-05435107 - Micro-rib cladding panel.jpg (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: RAL 1015 Cladding Colour9995 - PP-05435107 - RAL 1015 cladding colour.jpg (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: RAL 5013 Cladding Colour9995 - PP-05435107 - RAL 5013 cladding colour.jpg (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Single Ply Roof Membrane9995 - PP-05435107 - Single ply roof membrane.jpg (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flat-Stucco Cladding Panel9995 - PP-05435107 - Flat-Stucco cladding panel.jpg (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flat-Stucco cladding panel9995 - PP-05435107 - Flat-Stucco cladding panel.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Micro-rib cladding panel9995 - PP-05435107 - Micro-rib cladding panel.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: RAL 1015 cladding colour9995 - PP-05435107 - RAL 1015 cladding colour.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Single ply roof membrane9995 - PP-05435107 - RAL 5013 cladding colour.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Samples9995-D-003_-.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620162214MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Officer ReportDelegated Report_620162214MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Location Plan9995-L001_B[8].PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Block Plan9995-L002_B[3].PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Block Plan9995-L010_C[3].PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Ground Floor Plan9995-P-010_C[8].PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Ground Floor Plan9995-P-020_F.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Details - French Doors9995-D-003 REHAU FRENCH DOORS.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Noise Survey & Assessment (Redacted)Existing Noise Survey and Assessment(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Drawing Register161021 - 9995 Drawing Register - Planning issue.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Schedule of Material Samples9995 - Schedule of material samples.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Gate House GIA Area Schedule9995-5.1 Gate House GIA Area Schedule.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Schedule of Material Samples II9995 - Schedule of material samples(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Roof Plan9995-P-014_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Roof Plan9995-P-024_C.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620162214MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620162214MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Ground Floor Plan9995-P-010_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Ground Floor Plan9995-P-020_E.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Block Plan9995-L-010_B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Block Plan9995-L002_A.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location Plan9995-L001_A.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Travel PlanTravel Plan Statement.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
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