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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Land between Kestrel Way and Bessemer Road Shire Park Welwyn Garden City
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Council sourceErection of a four storey 123 bedroom hotel, associated parking and landscaping.
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| Document | Published | Action |
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| Description: Application Form - Without Personal DataApplicationFormNoPersonalData.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Application Form - No Personal Data - NMAApplicationFormNoPersonalData.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicationformredacted NMA 2ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 6-2017-0769-FULL 1618-31-EL-SK Elevations Rev G6-2017-0769-FULL 1618-31-EL-SK Elevations Rev G.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevation East Rev B6-2017-0769-FULL 1618-31-EL-02 Elevation East Rev B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: proposed Elevation South-1618-3 Rev B6-2017-0769-FULL 1618-31-EL-03 Elevation South-1618-3 Rev B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevation West Rev B6-2017-0769-FULL 1618-31-EL-04 Elevation West Rev B.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevation NorthTWG-KKA-00-XX-DR-A-25-1101 GA ELEVATION NORTH.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevation SouthTWG-KKA-00-XX-DR-A-25-1102 GA ELEVATION SOUTH.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations East and WestTWG-KKA-00-XX-DR-A-25-1103 GA ELEVATION EAST - WEST.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Third Floor Plan1618-10-03-01 Proposed Third Floor Plan_Rev G (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Second Floor Plan1618-10-02-01 Proposed Second Floor Plan_Rev H (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed First Floor Plan1618-10-01-01 Proposed First Floor Plan_Rev J (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Ground Floor Plan1618-10-00-02 Project Snooze - 123 beds_Rev R (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Level 04 Ga Floor PlanTWG-KKA-00-04-DR-A-25-1005 LEVEL 04 GA PLAN.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Level 03 Ga Floor PlanTWG-KKA-00-03-DR-A-25-1004 LEVEL 03 GA PLAN.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Level 02 Ga Floor PlanTWG-KKA-00-02-DR-A-25-1003 LEVEL 02 GA PLAN.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Level 01 Ga Floor PlanTWG-KKA-00-01-DR-A-25-1002 LEVEL 01 GA PLAN.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Level 00 Ga Floor PlanTWG-KKA-00-00-DR-A-25-1001 LEVEL 00 GA PLAN.PDF (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Landscape PlanProposed Landscape Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location Plan1618-00-ST-01 Location Plan_Rev C (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Cycle Storage Plan1618-55-00-01 Cycle Provision (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design & access statement Part 1 (Context & Site)Design and Access Statement Part 1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design & access statement Part 2 (Access & Security)Design and Access Statement Part 2(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design & access statement Part 3 (Design Development)Design and Access Statement Part 3.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design & access statement Part 4 (Transport)Design and Access Statement Part 4.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design & access statement Part 5 (Planning Drawings)Design and Access Statement Part 5.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: D&A Statement Part 3 (Transport & Cycling Provision)1618 D&A Satatement Part 3 (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: D&A Statement Part 4 (Landscape Drawings without Do Not Scale)1618 D&A Satatement Part 4 (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ecological AppraisalEcological Appraisal.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planning statementPlanning Statement.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport Assessment Part 1Transport Statement - Part 1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport Assessment Part 2 (Proposed Development Plan)Transport Statement - Part 2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Environment Agency126934.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Waste & Minerals HCCLand between Kestrel Way and Bessemer Road (6 2017 0769 MAJ).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Lead Local Flood Authority620170769MAJ - Land between Kestrel Way and Bessemer Road JP.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - WHBC Environmental HealthWHBC Enviro.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Herts Fire & RescueEmail-HCC F&RS Response 6 2017 0769 MAJ Land between Kestrel Way and Bessemer Road Shire Park Wel.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Cllr Barbara Gibson AttachmentObjection to Tesco planning application to build a hotel in Shire Park.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Cllr Barbara GibsonComments (2).htm (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Flood Risk Assessment620170769MAJ - Land between Kestrel Way JP V1(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Response to Application - Alan Storey - HCCEmail-Planning application 6 2017 0769 MAJ - Land between Kestrel Way and Bessemer Road.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 1618-90-00-01 Photomontage-outlines1618-90-00-01 Photomontage-outlines.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Unilateral Undertaking 24 July 2017 redacted2017 0769 UU - 24 July 2017 redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620170769MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Officer ReportDelegated Report_620170769MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: response letter NMA requestResponse letter 2017 0769 NMA 021017.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 2020 NMA respnse re C 17 approved plans listResponse letter 2020 NMA.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Air quality assessmentAir Quality Assessment.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood risk assessment Part 1 (Superseded)FRA and Drainage Strategy Part 1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood risk assessment Part 2 (Thames Water Sewer Records)FRA and Drainage Strategy Part 2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assesment (Updated)114499-FRA-R3.1 DRAFT.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Geo-environmental & Geotechnical Preliminary Risk assessmentPreliminary Risk Assessment_Part1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Risk assessment Part 2Preliminary Risk Assessment_Part2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Risk Assessment Part 3 (Artificial Ground and Landslip Map)Preliminary Risk Assessment_Part3.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Risk Assessment Part 4 (Historical Map)Preliminary Risk Assessment_Part4.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Risk assessment Part 5 (Ordnance Survey Plan)Preliminary Risk Assessment_Part5.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Risk Assessment Part 6 (Historical Aerial Photography)Preliminary Risk Assessment_Part6.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Risk Assessment Part 7 (Vector Map Local)Preliminary Risk Assessment_Part7.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Risk Assessment Part 8 (Borehole Map)Preliminary Risk Assessment_Part8.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Risk Assessment Part 9 (Estimated Soil Chemistry Chromium)Preliminary Risk Assessment_Part9.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Noise impact assessmentNoise Assessment.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Energy StrategyEnergy Strategy.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Assessment of Hotel Use_220617Assessment of Hotel Use_220617.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Roof Plan1618-10-04-01 Proposed Roof Plan_Rev F (26.04.17).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620170769MAJ(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Statement of community involvementStatement of Community Involvement.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations1618-31-EL-SK Elevations _Rev F (26.04.17)_low res.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Arboricultural Impact Statement (Existing Trees)AIA - Existing Trees on Existing Layout Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Arboricultural Impact StatementAIA - Report.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Arboricultural Impact Statement (Retained Trees)AIA - Tree Protection Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Arboricultural Method Statement (Tree Protection Plan)AMS - Tree Protection Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Arboricultural Impact Statement (Existing Trees)Arboricultural Tree Constraints Assessment.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
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