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Minster House Minster Close Hatfield AL10 9JN
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Council sourceErection of 90 residential units for over 55’s with associated communal areas, amenity space, car parking and alterations to existing access following demolition of existing buildings
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| Description: Application Form - RedactedApplicationForm_Redacted(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA ApplicationformredactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicationform NMA1_redactedApplicationFormRedacted(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Block PlanMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00002_Existing Site.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA_ Site Plan L0MH-RT17078-XX-00-DR-A-00101_GA_Site Plan_GF.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA_ Site Plan L1MH-RT17078-XX-01-DR-A-00102_GA_Site Plan_1L.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA Site Plan L2MH-RT17078-XX-01-DR-A-00103_GA_Site Plan_2L.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA_ Site Plan L4MH-RT17078-XX-04-DR-A-00105_GA_Site Plan_4L.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA_Site Plan L3MH-RT17078-XX-01-DR-A-00104_GA_Site Plan_3L.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Site Plan Gf Pl03MH-XX-00-DR-A-00101_GA_Site Plan_GF_PL03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevation Material ScheduleMH-RT17078-AB-00-DR-A-00160_Elevation Material.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevation Block A-BMH-RT17078-AB-XX-DR-A-00120_GA_ Elevation_Block AB.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevation Block C-DMH-RT17078-CD-XX-DR-A-00121_GA_ Elevation_Block CD.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevation BungalowMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00011_Existing Elevation Bungalow.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevation Main BuildingMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00010_Existing Elevation Main Building.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Floor Unit DMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00143_Unit Type D_2B3P.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Floor Unit BMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00141_Unit Type B_1B2P.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Floor Unit AMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00140_Unit Type A_1B2P.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Floor Unit CMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00142_Unit Type C_1B2P.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Floor Unit EMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00144_Unit Type E_1B1P.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA Floor Plan L0-L1 Block A-BMH-RT17078-AB-ZZ-DR-A-00108_GA_ Floor Plan_GF-L1_Block AB.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA Floor Plan L2-L3 Block A-BMH-RT17078-AB-ZZ-DR-A-00109_GA_ Floor Plan_L2-L3_Block AB.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA Floor Plan L4- Roof Plan Block A-BMH-RT17078-AB-ZZ-DR-A-00110_GA_ Floor Plan_L4-L5_Block AB.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA Floor Plan L0 Block C-DMH-RT17078-CD-ZZ-DR-A-00112_GA_ Floor Plan_GF_Block CD.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA Floor Plan L1-L2 Block C-DMH-RT17078-CD-ZZ-DR-A-00113_GA_ Floor Plan_L1-L2_Block CD.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA Floor Plan L3- Roof Plan Block C-DMH-RT17078-CD-ZZ-DR-A-00114_GA_ Floor Plan_L3-L4_Block CD.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Ground Floor PlanMH-RT17078-XX-00-DR-A-00003_Existing Ground Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA_ Section All BlocksMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00131_GA_ Section_All Blocks.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA Section All BlocksMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00130_GA_ Section_All Blocks.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing First Floor PlanMH-RT17078-XX-01-DR-A-00004_Existing First Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Bungalow Ground FloorMH-RT17078-XX-00-DR-A-00005_Existing Bungalow Ground Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape Strategy228 LA01_LR.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscaping General ArrangementA228 GA02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscaping General ArrangementA228 GA01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape PlanMH-RT17078-XX-00-DR-A-00170_Landscape Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location PlanMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00001_Site Location.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Winter SolsticeMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00173_Sunpath Study_WinterSolstice.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Spring EquinoxMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00174_Sunpath Study_SpringEquinox.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Summer SolsticeMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00172_Sunpath Study_SummerSolstice.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Floor Plan L4 L5 Block AbMH-AB-ZZ-DR-A-00110_GA_ Floor Plan_L4-L5_Block AB_PL03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Floor Plan Gf Block CdMH-CD-ZZ-DR-A-00112_GA_ Floor Plan_GF_Block CD_PL03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Elevation Block Ab Pl03MH-AB-XX-DR-A-00120_GA_ Elevation_Block AB_PL03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Elevation Block Cd Pl03MH-CD-ZZ-DR-A-00121_GA_ Elevation_Block CD_PL03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Elevation Block Ab Cd Pl03MH-XX-XX-DR-A-00122 - Elevation BLOCK AB-CD_PL03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA1 GA ELEVATIONMH-CD-XX-DR-A-00121.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA1 GA ELEVATIONMH-XX-XX-DR-A-00122.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA1 Schedule of External Changes Landscape PlanMH-XX-XX-DR-A-00181.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Site SectionsMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00161_Site Section.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design And Access Statement Chapter 1 & 2-RedactedMH_ Design and Access Statement_Chapter1-2_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design And Access Statement Chapter 3,4 & 5MH_ Design and Access Statement_Chapter3-4-5-.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planning StatementPlanning Statement Final.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planning Statement Final Rev A Dec 2019Planning Statement Final Rev A Dec 2019(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport StatementP2051 Minster House Transport Statement August 2019.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Natural EnglandPlanning Consultation 6_2019_2086_MAJ Natural England Response.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Cadent GasEXT __ Cadent and National Grid Plant Enquiry Response - Your Ref_ 6_2019_2086_MAJ CA Our Ref_ EA_GE4A_3NWP_019963.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Cadent GasOur Ref_ EA_GE4A_3NWP_019963 Your Ref_ 6_2019_2086_MAJ CA Site Address_ AL10 9JN - Minster House Minster Close Minster House Hilltop Hatfield Welwyn Hatfield.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HCC Spatial PlanningMinster House Minster Close Hatfield AL10 9JN (6 2019 2086 MAJ)(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Cadent GasOur Ref_ EA_GE4A_3NWP_020022 Your Ref_ 6_2019_2086_MAJ KS Site Address_ AL10 9JN Minster House Minster Close Hatfield.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Highways EnglandPlanning Application 6_2019_2086_MAJ Minster House, Minster Close, Hatfield, AL10 9JN.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - LLFA620192086MAJ - LLFA 30.09.19.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Historic Environment Advisor6-19-2086-1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional Response - Public Health & Protection - AttachmentMinster Close Oct 2019.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional Response - Public Health and ProtectionComments(3).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Affinity Water620192086MAJ 300919 v2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Cadent GasNATIONAL_GRID_EA_GE4A_3NWP_020022_1_37164.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Support - WHBC Affordable HousingComments(4).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Herts Transport Programme & Strategyalan.story@hertfordshire.gov.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Place Services6_2019_2086_MAJ Minster House, Minster Close, Hatfield 15.10.19.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - WHBC - Parking ServicesComments(5).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - WHBC Landscapes6-2019-2086-MAJ Minster Close comments.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HCC F&R Servicesplan_gh_31-10-2019_09-11-25.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Hatfield Town CouncilComments(6).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Affinity Water620192086MAJ_11112019.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Historic Environment Advisor6-19-2086-2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Affinity Water620192086MAJ Developer Discussed v2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Support - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(7).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HCC Growth Teamminster house redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Highways EnglandMinster House Minster Close Hatfield Amended HEPR (#86821).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Lead Local Flood Authority620192086MAJ - LLFA 09.01.20(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Hertfordshire EcologyMinster House Minster Close AL10 9JN 6-2019-2086-MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Hertfordshire Transport Programmes & Strategy6-2019-2086-MAJ Amended Minster Close.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Historic Environment Advisorminster house.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Late Rep - Conditional - NHS Redacted620192086MAJ Minster House Minster Close - 90 dwellings for over 55s_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Late Rep - Comment - NHSEmail-RE Minster House - NHS contributions.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Support - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Thames Water, Development Control3rd Party Planning Application - 6_2019_2086_MAJ_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Herts Transport Programmes and StrategyResponse_6-2019-2086-MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: S106 17 September 2020 redactedMinster House 106 17 Sept 2020_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: S106 Side Agreement 17 September 2020 redactedMinster House Side Agreement 17 Sept 2020_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: S178 Oversail Licence redacted3860135 - Oversail Licence_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: s278 agreement dated 12 September 2023 - redactedS278 agreement_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 2278 agreement - maps278 agreement map.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620192086MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA1 Decision Notice - sent 13/03/2023One-off letter_620192086MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Officer Report2019-2086-MAJ Minster House(3).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Duplicate Existing First Floor PlanMH-RT17078-XX-01-DR-A-00004_Existing First Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Duplicate Fire Refuse Strategy PlanMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00171_Fire Refuse Strategy.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Cover Letter-RedactedCoverLetter(1)_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Logistics and Traffic Management PlanMinster close Append. A TMP.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Enabling & Construction LogisticsMinster close Append. B enabling & Construction logistics.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Waste Management PlanSite Waste Management Plan Minster Close 19.03.20.doc (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Fire Strategy Ground FloorMH-RT17078-XX-XX-DR-A-00171_Fire Refuse Strategy.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Energy Strategy1810 Minster House Energy Strategy 190801 No App.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Heritage StatementA228-RE-03_V1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Noise Assessment-RedactedRedacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Daytime Bat Inspection and eDNA at Minster House-RedactedT46918b - MKA Ecology Ltd - Minster House - Bat inspection and eDNA_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal-RedactedMKA Ecology Ltd - 73518 Minster House Hatfield - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal 001(1)_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Nocturnal Bat Inspection SurveyMKA Ecology Ltd - 73518 Minster House Hatfield - Nocturnal Bat Surveys 001.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Bat Inspection Survey-RedactedMKA Ecology Ltd - 73518 Minster House Hatfield - Daytime Bat Inspection 001_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk - Redactedt Report_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Visual Impact AppraisalA228-RE-02_V2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Investigation Report181164 - Minster House SI Summary Notes.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Asbestos Re-inspection Report-RedactedAsbestos Survey_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Drainage StrategyDrainage Strategy_3.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Enviromental DNA -RedactedMKA Ecology Ltd - 73518 Minster House Hatfield - eDNA Survey Report 001_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Construction Method StatementConstruction MS Minster Close 19.03.20.docx (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: RG Carter Remediation Statement Minster CloseRG Carter Remediation Statement Minster Close.docx (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: GA_ Roof PlanMH-RT17078-XX-05-DR-A-00106_GA_Roof Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620192086MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Block Plan L3MH-RT17078-XX-01-DR-A-00104_GA_Site Plan_3L.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Block Plan L3MH-RT17078-CD-ZZ-DR-A-00114_GA_ Floor Plan_L3-L4_Block CD.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Bungalow Ground FloorMH-RT17078-XX-00-DR-A-00005_Existing Bungalow Ground Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: BREEAM Assessment3923 Minster Close -BREEAM 2018 NC Prelim report-1907-29gd.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Fire StrategyTX128915 - Minster House - DN01 (Issue 1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Combined High Level Services Layout Flat Type A1810 - ME200-1810-ME200.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Overheating & ventilation Calculation SummaryOverheating Ventilation Calculation Summary_Rev A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ventilation, Overheating & Noise Strategy1810 MH Ventilation Overheating Noise Strategy_Rev A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: External Lighting Statement1810 MH External Lighting Strategy Rev A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Drainage Strategy - Addendum.pdfDrainage Strategy - Addendum(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport Statement Addendum December 2019-RedactedP2051 Minster House Transport Statement Addendum December 2019(1)_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: BREEAM Travel PlanP2051 Minster House BREEAM Travel Plan August 2019.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Tree Protection Plan0180 Minster House_L003 Tree Protection Plan RevA.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Tree Survey & Arboricultural Report0180 Minster House -Arboricultural Report - Rev D_compressed.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: BS 5837 Tree Protection Plan0180 Minster House_L003 Tree Protection Plan RevA.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
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