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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Demolition of existing building and construction of 142 residential units (Use Class C3) with private and communal amenity space, landscaping, access, associated car and cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage and supporting infrastructure.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 6/2022/1355/MAJ
- Parish
- Hatfield
- Agent
- Ms Bridget Miller
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Former Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG
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| Description: Application form redactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Site Plan3099_GA-SP-L00 _ _PL03_Proposed Site Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Softworks Plan - Ground Floor21103-GUA-DR-L-007-P04 Outline Softworks Plan - Ground Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Softworks Schedule & Specifications Part 221103-GUA-DR-L-011-P02 Outline Softworks Schedule - Part 2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Hardworks Plan - First Floor21103-GUA-DR-L-013-P02 Outline Hardworks Plan - First Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Softworks Plan - First Floor21103-GUA-DR-L-008-P02 Outline Softworks Plan - First Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Softworks Schedule & Specifications Part 121103-GUA-DR-L-010-P04 Outline Softworks Schedule - Part 1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Hardworks Plan - Ground Floor21103-GUA-DR-L-012-P04 Outline Hardworks Plan - Ground Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape Masterplan21103-GUA-DR-L-015-P03 Illustrative Masterplan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Hardworks Plan - Fifth Floor21103-GUA-DR-L-014-P02 Outline Hardworks Plan - Fifth Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Softworks Plan - Fifth Floor21103-GUA-DR-L-009-P02 Outline Softworks Plan - Fifth Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Location PlanGA-SL-00-P-PL01Site Location Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 3D Views3D Views.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: DD ContoursDD Contours(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed Eighth Floor PlanGA-P-L08-P-PL01Proposed Eighth Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevations3099_EX_01-EX_EL_01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevations3099_EX_01-EX_EL_03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Ground Floor PlanAS21.13 L.09.02 - Existing Ground Floor Plan .pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Basement PlanGA-P-B00-P-PL01Proposed Basement Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevations3099_EX_01-EX_EL_00.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Elevations3099_EX_01-EX_EL_02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Site Plan3099_EX_01-EX_SP.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing First Floor PlanAS21.13 L.09.03 - Existing First Floor Plan .pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations3099_Proposed_Elevations_230316_01_Part1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations3099_Proposed_Elevations_230316_01_Part2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations3099_Proposed_Elevations_230316_01_Part3.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations3099_Proposed_Elevations_230316_01_Part4.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed First Floor Plan3099_Proposed_Plans_230324_01_Part2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Second Floor Plan3099_Proposed_Plans_230324_01_Part3.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Third Floor Plan3099_Proposed_Plans_230324_01_Part4.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Fourth Floor Plan3099_Proposed_Plans_230324_01_Part5.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Fifth Floor Plan3099_Proposed_Plans_230324_01_Part6.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Sixth Floor Plan3099_Proposed_Plans_230324_01_Part7.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Refuse and Recycling Allocation3099-GA-P-03-Refuse and Recycling allocation-PL02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Section A-A3099-GA-S-Proposed Section A-A-PL03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed AccessJNY11241-RPS-0100-SK04A Access Cycle Crossing.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Ground Floor Plan3099_GA-P-L00 _ _PL0202_Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Seventh Floor Plan3099_GA-P-L07 _ _PL04_Proposed Seventh Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design And Access Statement3099_DAS-A4_220608_LQ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Revised Design and Access Statement3099_planning amendment 04 2023_01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Phase I Geoenvironmental Assessment Report (part 1) - RedactedPhase I Geoenvironmental Assessment Report (Part 1)_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Phase I Geoenvironmental Assessment Report (part 2)Phase I Geoenvironmental Assessment Report (Part 2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ecological Impact Assessment - redactedEcological Impact Assessment_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape Strategy Document - redacted21103-GUA-DOC-L-002-P04 Landscape Strategy Document_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planning Statement - redactedPlanning Statement_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transport Statement - redactedTransport Statement_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Support - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - HCC Public Health ProtectionFormer Beales Hotel Comet PH response 12.07.2022.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - WHBC Public Health & ProtectionWK131706 - Beales Hotel.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Minerals and wasteFormer Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG (6 2022 1355 MAJ).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - HCC Growth and InfrastructureResponse_6-2022-1355-MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Major Objection - Hatfield Town CouncilFormer Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Affinity Water - Redacted620221355MAJ_14072022_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Thames Water3rd Party Planning Application - 6_2022_1355_MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - National HighwaysHighways 1355 2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Historic EnglandHistoric England 1355.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - WHBC Landscapes Department6-2022-1355-MAJ Former Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HCC Water OfficerFW Consultation response on planning application. Former Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield. 620221355MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - NHS620221355MAJ - Former Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG - 145 residential units.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - WHBC - Client ServicesComments.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Place Services6_2022_1355_MAJ Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Historic Environment Advisor6-22-1355-1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Hertfordshire EcologyFormer Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9NG 6-2022-1355-MAJ_Eco report and BNG ok Follow Recomm cond LEMP.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Affinity Water620221355MAJ_14072022(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Hertfordshire HighwaysResponse_6-2022-1355-MAJ(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Health and Safety Executive - Fire Safety - redactedpgo-1988_(HSE Substantive Response)_LPA Ref_6_2022_1355_MAJ_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Affinity Water Updated Comments620221355MAJ_02112022.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- LLFA620221355MAJ - LLFA - 02.11.2022.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Lead Local Flood Authority - redacted620221355MAJ - LLFA - 22.12.2022_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - LLFA6-2022-1355-MAJ - LLFA - 16.03.23.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HCC Growth Team - redactedResponse_6-2022-1355-MAJ_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HCC Growth and InfrastructureResponse_6-2022-1355-MAJ(4).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Major Objection - Hatfield Town CouncilHTC PEP Letter to WHBC re.6-2022-1355-MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Updated Comments - Health & Safety Executivepgo-3508_(HSE Substantive Response)_LPA Ref_6_2022_1355_MAJ_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - LLFA6-2022-1355-MAJ Former Beales Hotel - LLFA 29.08.23 (002).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2022-1355-MAJ(5).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Late Rep - Comment - LLFA6-2022-1355-MAJ - LLFA - 07.02.2024.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - 157 Parkhouse Court Hatfield AL10 9RA -Redacted157 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield, AL10 9RA Objection 28-06-2022-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - 243 Parkhouse Court Hatfield AL10 9RE -Redacted243 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield, AL10 9RE Objection 12-07-2022-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- 12 Gilders Sawbridgeworth redactedComment 01-02-2024_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: S106 Agreement dated 17 September 2025 redactedS106 agreement Former Beales Hotel dated_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision NoticeDecision Notice_620221355MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Officer Report to DMC 11 Jan 20246-2022-1355-MAJ Former Beales Hotel GG 28.12.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Addendum Report (for 08 Feb 24 DMC)620221355MAJ Former Beales Hotel Comet Way.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Appendix A of Addendum ReportBeales Hotel Appendix A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Appendix B of Addendum ReportBeales Hotel Appendix B.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Appendix C of Addendum ReportBeales Hotel Appendix C.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Appendix D of Addendum ReportBeales Hotel Appendix D.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Air Quality ReportAir Quality Report.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Biodiversity Net GainBiodiversity Net Gain.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Biodiversity Metric SpreadsheetBiodiversity Metric copy.xlsm (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Email from Agent - LLFA Response - RedactedFW_ Former Beales Hotel (ref_ 6_2022_1355_MAJ) - LLFA Response_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Email from Thames Water - RedactedThames Water email_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Email thread with WHBC Client Services - No objectionRE Re Comments on planning application. Former Beales Hotel Hatfield. 620221355MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Daylight and sunlight report (light within) - redactedROL00785 MG Beales Hotel 9 June 2022 LW Report_Redacted(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Daylight and sunlight report (external) - redactedROL00785 MG EK Beales Hotel 9 June 2022 DS Report_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Independent Daylight & Sunlight Review - redacted22-02075 - Daylight and Sunlight - Independant Review_Beales Hotel RHQA_V2 - Signed.pdf2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Energy And Sustainability Statement - redactedEnergy and Sustainability Statement_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment and SuDs Report Rev D - redacted20230621-FRA-Rev D-Former Beales Hotel, Hatfieldd_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Heritage Assessment - redactedHeritage Assessment_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Noise Assessment - redactedNoise Assessment_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Basement Impact Assessment (part 1)Basement Impact Assessment (Part 1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Basement Impact Assessment (part 2) - redactedBasement Impact Assessment (Part 2)_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Fire Statement - redactedFire Statement_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicant Viability Appraisal & Report with Appendix A To C - redactedFormer Beales Hotel, Hatfield - Viability Report & Appendix A-C_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicant Viability Appraisal & Report - Appendix DAppendix D(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicant Viability Appraisal & Report - Appendix E To G - redactedAppendix E - G_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicant Viability Appraisal & Report - Appendix H And IAppendix H & I.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicant Viability Appraisal & Report (142 unit scheme) - redactedFormer Beales Hotel, Comet Way, Hatfield - Finalised Viability Report - April 2023_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Aspinall Verdi Financial Viability Assessment (142 unit scheme) - June 2023 - redacted230605 Former Beales Hotel Hatfield Updated FVA_WHBC_v2_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Aspinall Verdi Financial Viability Assessment (reduced contributions) - October 2023231102 Former Beales Hotel Hatfield FVA_S106 Contribution Review_v1(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Aspinall Verdi Financial Viability Assessment of original scheme - Sept 22220922 Former Beales Hotel Hatfield FVA_WHBC_v1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Access - Road Safety Audit - Stage 1 - redactedRSAStage1 (1)_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620221355MAJ(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620221355MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Site PlanGA-SP-L00-P-PL01Proposed Site Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Softworks Plan - Fifth Floor21103-GUA-DR-L-009-P01 Outline Softworks Plan - Fifth Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape Masterplan21103-GUA-DR-L-015-P02 Illustrative Masterplan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed ElevationsGA-E-E02-P-PL01Proposed Elevations.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed ElevationsGA-E-E04-P-PL01Proposed Elevations.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed Ground Floor PlanGA-P-L00-P-PL01Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed Second Floor PlanGA-P-L02-P-PL01Proposed Second Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed Fourth Floor PlanGA-P-L04-P-PL01Proposed Fourth Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed Sixth Floor PlanGA-P-L06-P-PL01Proposed Sixth Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Outline Hardworks Plan - Fifth Floor21103-GUA-DR-L-014-P01 Outline Hardworks Plan - Fifth Floor.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed ElevationsGA-E-E01-P-PL01Proposed Elevations.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed ElevationsGA-E-E03-P-PL01Proposed Elevations.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed First Floor PlanGA-P-L01-P-PL01Proposed First Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed Third Floor PlanGA-P-L03-P-PL01Proposed Third Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed Fifth Floor PlanGA-P-L05-P-PL01Proposed Fifth Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Arrangement Proposed Seventh Floor PlanGA-P-L07-P-PL01Proposed Seventh Floor Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Section A-AGA-S-S01-P-PL01Proposed Section A-A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Ground Floor Plan3099_Proposed_Plans_230324_01_Part1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Seventh Floor Plan3099_Proposed_Plans_230324_01_Part8.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Refuse and Recycling Allocation3099-GA-P-03-Refuse and Recycling allocation-PL01 (002).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Site Plan3099-GA-SP-Proposed Site Plan-PL02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape Drawing Register21103 Landscape DRAWING REGISTER_220517.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Cover Letter - redactedBeales Hotel Cover Letter _Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Response to Affinity Water comments - redacted1444_TN_220808_AffinityWater_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicant response to Affinity Water comments on 14 July 20221444_TN_220808_AffinityWater(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Response to LLFA Comments - redacted20230111- Response to LLFA Commentss_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Beales Hotel Market Review Letter - redactedBeales Hotel Letter_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Letter (Sunlight & Daylight Comparisons) - redactedROL00785 EK Beales Hotel 8 March 2023 Letter D&S - Parkhouse Court_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: APSH Comparison TableAPSH Comparison Table.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: DD Comparison TableDD Comparison Table.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: VSC Comparison TableVSC Comparison Table.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicant response to Health & Safety Executive commentspgo-1988_(HSE Substantive Response)_LPA Ref_6_2022_1355_MAJ_Redacted_ACA_COMMENTS.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Applicant’s response to LLFAs comments’ - redactedEmail-FW_ 6_2022_1355_MAJ - Former Beales Hotel Comet Way Hatfield_ AL10 9NG_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Market review letter - redactedBeales Hotel Letter PDF_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Viability Appraisal Addendum - redactedFormer Beales Hotel, Comet Way, Hatfield - Finalised Viability Addendum - Jan 2024_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Framework Travel Plan (Version 02e, 17 October 2022)JNY11241-02e Travel Plan Revised MB review 221017.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Arboricultural Report - redactedArboricultural Report_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Tree Protection PlanTree Protection Plan.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
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