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Planning application documents: what to read first
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The Woodside Centre The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DD
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Council sourceErection of 1 x school (F1(a), a multi-use games area (MUGA), external play areas, car parking, insertion of hardstanding to front, and associated landscaping works, involving demolition of existing Woodside Centre
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| Description: Application form redactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Application form redacted(1)ApplicationFormRedacted(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations - East & WestFS0894-JWA-AA-ZZ-DR-A-3002-PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - EAST AND WEST-P02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations - North & SouthFS0894-JWA-AA-ZZ-DR-A-3001-PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - NORTH AND SOUTH-P02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Ground Floor PlanFS0894-JWA-AA-00-DR-A-1001-PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN-P02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed First Floor PlanFS0894-JWA-AA-01-DR-A-1002-PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN-P02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Location Plan5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0000_P05.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: External Area Calculations 5463- OOB- ZZ- 00- DR- L- 0009 Revision P045463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0009-External Area Calculations-P04.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Hardworks 5463- OOB- ZZ- 00- DR- L- 0100 Rev P045463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0100-General Arrangement Hardworks-P04.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing & Proposed Levels5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0010-Existing & Proposed Levels with Existing Trees-P10.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Circulation Strategy5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0020-Circulation Strategy-P06.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Hardworks5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0100-General Arrangement Hardworks-P04.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Boundary Treatment and Fencing Plan5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0120-Boundary Treatment and Fencing Plan-P04.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planting Strategy5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0030-Planting Strategy-P11.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed SectionsFS0894-JWA-AA-ZZ-DR-A-4001_PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED SECTIONS-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Sections5463-OOB-ZZ-ZZ-DR-L-0041_P02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Sections5463-OOB-ZZ-ZZ-DR-L-0040_P05.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed SectionsFS0894-JWA-AA-ZZ-DR-A-4001_PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED SECTIONS-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement_compressed.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicationformredacted(2)ApplicationFormRedacted(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Cover LetterL013 NMA(2) Cover Letter.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Heat Recovery Unit - Product OverviewEVCM Unit Overview.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ibreeze - Product OverviewVES-RD-0002 ibreeze-HRU800-product-overview Rev 04 31-08-2022 JHP.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Hybrid Ventilation Unit ScheduleFS0894-TME-ZZ-XX-L-M-0054_Hybrid Ventilation Unit Schedule-P01.01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 3 Application form redactedApplicationFormRedacted(3).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 3 Cover LetterL019 NMA Condition 17 Cover Letter.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 4 Application Form - RedactedApplicationFormRedacted(4).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 4 Cover LetterL015 NMA Condition 8 Covering Letter (3).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA5 Applicationformredacted(5)ApplicationFormRedacted(5).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA5 24.02.26 Jma Community Use Agreement V224.02.26 JMA Community Use Agreement V2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA5 L016 Nma Condition 15 Covering LetterL016 NMA Condition 15 Covering Letter.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Community Use Agreement RedactedCommunity UA V6_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations East And WestFS0894-JWA-AA-ZZ-DR-A-3002-P03_PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - EAST AND WEST.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations North And SouthFS0894-JWA-AA-ZZ-DR-A-3001-P04_PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - NORTH AND SOUTH.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ground Floor Ventilation Sheet 1 of 2FS0894-TME-AA-00-DR-M-5700_Ground Floor Ventilation Sheet 1 of 2-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ground Floor Ventilation Sheet 2 of 2FS0894-TME-AA-00-DR-M-5701_Ground Floor Ventilation Sheet 2 of 2-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: First Floor Ventilation Sheet 1 of 2FS0894-TME-AA-01-DR-M-5702_First Floor Ventilation Sheet 1 of 2-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: First Floor Ventilation Sheet 2 of 2FS0894-TME-AA-01-DR-M-5703_First Floor Ventilation Sheet 2 of 2-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Roof Level Combined ServicesFS0894-TME-AA-R1-DR-N-2000_Roof Level Combined Services-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Fencing DetailsFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0504_P03-Fencing Details.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA General Arrangement HardworksFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0100_P11-General Arrangement Hardworks.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Boundary Treatment And Fencing PlanFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0120_P12-Boundary Treatment and Fencing Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Existing And Proposed Levels With Existing TreesFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0300_P10-Existing and Proposed Levels with Existing Trees.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Circulation StrategyNMA Circlation Strategy rev P11.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Muga SectionNMA Muga section rev P02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Site SectionsNMA site sections rev P08.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Sprinkler House And Dining Area SectionsNMA Spinkler House Rev P02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Site SectionsNMA site sections rev P04.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Site PlanFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0001_P33-Site Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Planting StrategyFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0030_P16-Planting Strategy.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Roof Level Combined ServicesFS0894-TME-AA-R1-DR-N-2000_Roof Level Combined Services-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: First Floor Ventilation Sheet 2 Of 2FS0894-TME-AA-01-DR-M-5703_First Floor Ventilation Sheet 2 of 2-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: First Floor Ventilation Sheet 1 Of 2FS0894-TME-AA-01-DR-M-5702_First Floor Ventilation Sheet 1 of 2-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ground Floor Ventilation Sheet 2 Of 2FS0894-TME-AA-00-DR-M-5701_Ground Floor Ventilation Sheet 2 of 2-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ground Floor Ventilation Sheet 1 Of 2FS0894-TME-AA-00-DR-M-5700_Ground Floor Ventilation Sheet 1 of 2-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 3 Boundary Treatment and Fencing PlanBoundary Treatment and Fencing Plan Included in Discharge of Condition Application.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 3 Site PlanFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0001_C02-Site Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 3 Circulation StrategyFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0020_P12-Circulation Strategy.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 3 Planting StrategyFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0030_P17-Planting Strategy.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 3 General Arrangement HardworksFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0100_C07-General Arrangement Hardworks.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA 4 Lighting PlanLighting Plan D85061-JB-A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planning Statement & Statement Of Community InvolvementR002 Planning Statement and Statement of Community Involvement FINAL v2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport AssessmentTransport Assessment.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport Assessment Addendum. March 20222022-03 Transport Assessment Addendum 21-116.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - HCC Water OfficerCatherine Gilbert Comment 18-01-2022.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - HCC Growth & Infrastructure UnitResponse_6-2021-3489-MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Parking Services - WHBCComments.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments- HCC Public HealthPH Response to Community Use of James Marks MUGA Facilities Feb 2022.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Sport England620213489MAJ The Woodside Centre The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DD(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - Hertfordshire EcologyThe Woodside Centre The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DD Close Barkway Hertfordshire 6-2021-3489-MAJ response.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - HCC Historic Envionment Advisor6-21-3489-1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional Response - LLFA620213489MAJ - LLFA 20.03.2022 (002).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - HCC HighwayResponse_6-2021-3489-MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - WHBC Landscapes DepartmentFW 620213489MAJ. The Woodside Centre(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - WHBC Public Health & Protection (revised response)WK129019 - The Woodside Centre(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - 71 The Commons Welwyn Garden City AL7 4RZ -Redacted71 The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RZ Comment 06-02-2022-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: S106 9 December 2022 redactedS106 9 December 2022_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: S106 Side Agreement 9 December 2022 redactedS106 Side Agreement 9 December 2022_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision NoticeDecision Notice_620213489MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA response letter.pdfOne-off letter_620213489MAJ(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA2 response letter.pdfOne-off letter_620213489MAJ(1)(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA3 response letterOne-off letter_620213489MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA4 Decision LetterOne-off letter_620213489MAJ(3)(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA5 Decision LetterOne-off letter_620213489MAJ(4).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Delegated ReportDelegated Report_620213489MAJ(3).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2021-3489-MAJ(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Completed Consultation Checklist for Environment AgencyExternal Consultation Checklist for LPAs.docx (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment Compressed Compressed 1 8 redactedFlood Risk Assessment_compressed_compressed-1-8(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment Compressed Compressed 9 18 1 5Flood Risk Assessment_compressed_compressed-9-18-1-5.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment Compressed Compressed 9 18 6 7Flood Risk Assessment_compressed_compressed-9-18-6-7.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment Compressed Compressed 19 26Flood Risk Assessment_compressed_compressed-19-26.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment Compressed Compressed 9 18 10Flood Risk Assessment_compressed_compressed-9-18-10.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment Compressed Compressed 9 18 8 9Flood Risk Assessment_compressed_compressed-9-18-8-9.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment Compressed Compressed 27 38Flood Risk Assessment_compressed_compressed-27-38.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Noise Impact Assessment redactedNoise Impact Assessment(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ground Appraisal Report - redactedGE19899 James Marks Academy GAR_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Roof PlanFS0894-JWA-AA-R1-DR-A-1003-PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED ROOF PLAN-P01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620213489MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Site PlanFS0894-JWA-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-0002-PLANNING APPLICATION - EXISTING SITE PLAN-P02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Plan5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0001_P27-Site Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Plan5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0001_P20.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing & Proposed Levels5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0010_P06.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Circulation Strategy5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0020_P05.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Planting Schedule5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0030_P06.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Plan5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0001-Site Plan-P25.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Planting Schedule5463-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0030-Planting Strategy-P10.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Site SectionsFS0894-OOB-ZZ-ZZ-DR-L-0041_P04-Site Sections.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Muga SectionFS0894-OOB-ZZ-ZZ-DR-L-0042_P01-MUGA Section.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Sprinkler House And Dining Area SectionsFS0894-OOB-ZZ-ZZ-DR-L-0043_P01-Sprinkler House and Dining Area Sections.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Site PlanFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0001_P31-Site Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Circulation StrategyFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0020_P10-Circulation Strategy.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Planting StrategyFS0894-OOB-ZZ-00-DR-L-0030_P15-Planting Strategy.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Site SectionsFS0894-OOB-ZZ-ZZ-DR-L-0040_P07-Site Sections.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Planting StrategyNMA site plan rev P33.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Drainage Strategy redactedDrainage Strategy(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Phase I Geo Environmental Desk Study redactedPhase I Geo-Environmental Desk Study (1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Cover Letter redactedL007 Cover Letter v2(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Bat Roost Potential Assessment redactedBat Roost Potential Assessment(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal redactedPreliminary Ecological Appraisal(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Construction Environmental Management Plan (Issue C)CEMP - James Marks Academy Rev C.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: NMA Cover LetterL011 NMA Cover Letter.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Sustainability StatementSustainability Statement.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Travel PlanTravel Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
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