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Land and Garages at The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RP
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Council sourceErection of 4x dwellings with associated amenity and parking following demolition of existing garages
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| Description: Application Form - Redactedplan_cp_10-07-2019_11-22-56_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA ApplicationformredactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Site Layout773.018 PL03B Proposed Site Layout.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Plots 1-4 Floor PlansThe Commons House Floor Plans P1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Plots 1-4 Sections And ElevationsThe Commons Sections and Elevations P1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA External WorksWSD(90)01 - The Commons External Works.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA2 Plots 1-4 Elevations & SectionsThe Commons - WTC(2-)02-C1 - Elevations and Sections NMA.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA2 Heat Pump Acoustic Enclosure Plan & Elevations92207085 Drg101A Enclosure GA NMA.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Side Elevations773.018 PL10A Proposed Elevations.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Front and Rear Elevations773.018 PL09A Proposed Elevations.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed First Floor plan773.018 PL05A Proposed First Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Ground Floor Plan773.018 PL04A Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location Plan and Existing Site Context773.018 PL01 Location Plan and Existing Site Context.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Site Layout773.018 PL02A Existing Site Layout.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Roof and Section773.018 PL06A Proposed Roof Plan and Section.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Perspective Views773.018 PL07B Proposed Perspective Views.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Perspective Views773.018 PL08B Proposed Perspective Views.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design and Access Statement May 2019773.018 PL11F Design and Access Statement(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design and Access Statement Feb 2020773.018 PL11G Design and Access Statement.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 2 Technical Note25-01-24 - Technical Note - Overheating Analysis NMA.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 2 The Commons Cover Letter Redacted1232 - The Commons - NMA - 26.06.23_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA2 Noise Impact Assessment Redacted16613-NIA-01 - The Commons NMA_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport StatementP1843 The Commons Transport Statement September 2018(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Client ServicesComments.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire EcologyLand and Garages The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RP 6-2019-1618-FULL bat informative.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Cadent Gas LtdNATIONAL_GRID_EA_GE4A_3NWP_018799_1_21204.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Environment Agency130484.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Lead Local Flood Authority620191618FULL – LLFA 30.07.19.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Cadent Gas LtdNATIONAL_GRID_EA_GE4A_3NWP_018890_1_28920.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Herts Transp Prog & StrategyEmail-Planning application 6 2019 1618 FULL - Garages opposite 14 The Commons(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional Response - Public Health & ProtectionLand and Garages The Commons.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Parking Services - WHBCComments(6).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Gardens TrustComments(7).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HMWT - RedactedComments-Redacted(6).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Cadent GasEmail-Consultee Response - Ref Formal Planning Application – Your Ref 6 2019 1618 FULL Our.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Gardens TrustComments(10).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - WHBC Estates DeptRE_ 6_2019_1618_FULL Land and Garages The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RP.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Herts Transport Programmes & StrategyPlanning application 6_2019_1618_FULL - Garages opposite 14 The Commons.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Cadent GasFW_ Cadent and National Grid Plant Enquiry Response - Your Ref_ 6_2019_2696_HOUSE (TC) Our Ref_ NL_GE4A_3NWP_020961.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Environment Agency130484-2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - WHBC Public Health & ProtectionNew comments for application 6_2019_1618_FULL.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection – LLFA620191618FULL – LLFA 16.12.19.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology 12/09Land and Garages The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RP 6-2019-1618-FULL response relating to new information.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology 03/02Land and Garages The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RP 6-2019-1618-FULL response relating to bat surveys and site visit.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - LLFA620191618FULL – LLFA 28.01.2020(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: S106 25 Feb 2021 redactedS106 25 Feb 2021_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620191618FULL.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Committee Report PDF2019-1618-FULL Land and Garages The Commons.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Biodiversity plan2015-WWA-00-XX-DR-L-0300 Biodiversity Compensation and Enhancement Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Biodiversity Enhancement Report2015_WWA_SP_L_0600 P01 Biodiversity Enhancement Report.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Cover Letter Redacted1232 - The Commons - NMA Letter - 15.10.21_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Response letterOne-off letter_620191618FULL.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 2 Response LetterConditions Response Letter_620191618FULL(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment The Commons v1 20-12-18.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Addendum to the Flood Risk AssessmentThe Commons Addendum to the FRA v1 09-10-19.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Technical Note to Flood Risk Addendum by Herrington Consulting Lts2500_Pluvial_Modelling_The_Commons_Welwyn_[Oct19].pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 2500_A1_DesignEvent_cc40_Max_Depth_[sep19]2500_A1_DesignEvent_cc40_Max_Depth_[sep19].pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 2500_A2_DesignEvent_cc40_Max_Velocity_[sep19]2500_A2_DesignEvent_cc40_Max_Velocity_[sep19].pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 2500_A3_DesignEvent_cc40_Max_Hazard_[sep19]2500_A3_DesignEvent_cc40_Max_Hazard_[sep19].pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 2500_B1_LowRiskEvent_Max_Depth_[sep19]2500_B1_LowRiskEvent_Max_Depth_[sep19].pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 2500_B2_ExceedanceEvent_Max_Depth_[sep19]2500_B2_ExceedanceEvent_Max_Depth_[sep19].pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 2500_B3_AlternativeRainfall_Max_Depth_[sep19]2500_B3_AlternativeRainfall_Max_Depth_[sep19].pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 810-201 Surface Water Drainage Layout810-201 Surface Water Drainage Layout.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 810-202 Surface Water Drainage Layout Overview Showing Flood Zones810-202 Surface Water Drainage Layout Overview Showing Flood Zones.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Geotechnical Contaminantion Report-RedactedGL21893 The Commons DS Rev1a - 1_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Geotechnical Contaminantion Report-RedcatedGL21893 The Commons DS Rev1a - 2_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GeoInsight Report Groundsure document -RedactedGL21893 The Commons DS Rev1a - 3_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Nocturnal EmergenceRT-MME-150885 (Bat Survey) (1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ecological ReportRT-MME-150644-02 (PEA) (1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Bat SurveyRT-MME-150644-04 (PRA)(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Energy Strategy 3.0J00030 The Commons Energy Strategy 3.0.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA The Commons Overheating 6.0J00030 The Commons Overheating 6.0.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA External WorksThe Commons External Works P1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Chalk MinesGL21893 The Commons DS Rev1a - 5.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Tree Survey Report2544 The Commons Tree Survey Report ISSUE 1(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Tree Survey Report Issue 32544 The Commons Tree Survey Report ISSUE 3.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
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