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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB
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Council sourceInstallation of 10MW solar photovoltaic array across approximately 10 hectares of land with installation of 1.5MW battery energy storage system and associated landscaping
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| Description: ApplicationformredactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing SiteSSF.Exist.02A(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Solar Farm Layout PlanSSF.Layout.05B(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Invertor Elevation/DetailSSF.Invertor.27.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Racking for PanelsSSF.Racking.31.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: General Storage Container ElevationsSSF.Storage.29.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Transformer/Switching detailSSF.Transformer.28.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape PlanSSF.Land.07B(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: OS Plan of the Property & DevelopmentSSF.OS Plan.01.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Battery Storage Container ElevationsSSF.Battery.30.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed pathway routesSSF.Potential Paths.33.jpg (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing pathways and tracksSSF.Pathways.32.jpg (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Clearing planSSF.Clear.04.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Drainage PlanSSF.Drain.08B(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Grading PlanSSF.Grade.06B(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Updated cross section planSSF.Section.10F.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Works and access planSSF.Works.03A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: A6129 Construction Access AmendmentsLand east of A6129, Stanborough Revised CTMTS (2007610-05A) 17-04-24_Part1of2-41.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: A414 Egress Construction Vehicle TrackingLand east of A6129, Stanborough Revised CTMTS (2007610-05A) 17-04-24_Part1of2-40.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Security and Fence Section PlansSSF.Security.26D.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Cross Sections PlanSSF.Section.10H.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Planning Design and Access Statement Aug 2023Stanborough Solar Farm Planning DAS Aug 2023.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Revision August 20242588 LVIA 2024 08 22 (Solar Scheme) RevA.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: SSF Responses and Clarifications PDF - redactedSSF Responses and Clarifications WE 23.11.23(1)_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Construction Traffic Management & Transport StatementLand east of A6129 Stanborough CTMTS 2007610-05 03.07.23.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional response - LLFA6-2023-1802-MAJ - LLFA - 01.08.2024.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Environment AgencyEA Response 136185 (04).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - WHBC Public Health and ProtectionComments(8).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Herts Ecology6_2023_1802_MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2023-1802-MAJ(3).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(7).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: No comment - Active Travel England6-2023-1802-MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Cadent GasEA_3WWX_33937566.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Hertfordshire County Council Historic Environment Advisor6-23-1802-12(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Historic Environment Advisor - redacted6-23-1802-12_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Lead Local Flood Authority6-2023-1802-MAJ - LLFA - 05.06.2024.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - National Rail6_2023_1802_MAJ -.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Environment Agency136185-03 EA Response.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(6).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - National Grid redactedcomment.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 5.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Cadent GasCAD_SP_SSW_22 Specification for safe working in the vicinity of Cadent Assets_2023.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2023-1802-MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Cadent GasEA_3WWX_33308469(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Cadent GasEA_3WWX_33308469.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Active Travel England - redacted1802MAJ_Redacted(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - WHBC Landscapes1802MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Herts Ecology6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 4.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Environment Agency136185.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Lead Local Flood Authority Checklist6-2023-1802-MAJ - LLFA checklist - 29.01.2024.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Lead Local Flood Authority6-2023-1802-MAJ - LLFA letter - 29.01.2024.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology - redacted6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 3_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust - redactedWelHat 6-2023-1802-MAJ HMWT response.docx_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- HCC Minerals and Waste - redactedLand East of A6129 Stanborough MW Comments_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Affinity Water620231802MAJ_12012024.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Affinity WaterRE_ 6_2023_1802_MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB redacted_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- HCC Historic Environment6-23-1802-1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Herts Ecology6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Holding Objection - Affinity Water - redacted1802MAJ_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Natural England - redacted1802MAJ_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Gerry Brophy - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(5).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: No Objection- Gerry Brophy - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(4).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2023-1802-MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Public Health and Protection - WHBC - Public Health and ProtectionComments(3).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional Response- National Highways RedactedNHPR_NH2303292_6-2023-1802-MAJ_CO_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Network Rail6_2023_1802_MAJ - Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Support- Hatfield Town CouncilLand East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Natural England453490 NE Response.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Call in - Cllr Moore WHBC Handside_redactedRE_ Planning Application_ 6_2023_1802_MAJ_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - Environment AgencyEA Response - 136185 - 620231802MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Conservation Officer - Place ServicesComments(2).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Conservation Officer - Place Services - 6.2023.1802.MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB.pdf6.2023.1802.MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - WHBC - Public Health and ProtectionComments.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Conditional - WHBC - Public Health and Protection - WK141025 - East of A6129 Stanborough.pdfWK141025 - East of A6129 Stanborough.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Affinity Water redactedRE_ 6_2023_1802_MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB Installation of 10MW solar photovoltaic array_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Cadent Gas Cover LetterEA_3WWX_30887897.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Cadent Gas- Overview Map of Worksite3.PNG (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Cadent Gas- cadent Maps2.PNG (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Cadent Gas- Cadent Maps1.PNG (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Cadent Gas - UKOPA Good Practice GuideSolar Farm Guidance(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Cadent Gas- Specification for Safe Working BrochureCAD_SP_SSW_22 _ feb 2023.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Cadent Gas - Map4.PNG (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Holding Objection- Cadent Gas- Solar Farm GuidanceSolar Farm Guidance.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Holding Objection- Cadent Gas- Map Views30887897_CadentGas.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Thames Water RedactedFrom_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - HCC Water Officer6_2023_1802_MAJ- Fire hydrants.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - 1 Reynards Road Welwyn AL6 9TR -Redacted1 Reynards Road, Welwyn, AL6 9TR Objection 15-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Support - 65 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SH -Redacted65 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SH Support 13-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - 1 Holly Walk Welwyn Garden City AL8 7EJ -Redacted1 Holly Walk, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7EJ Objection 13-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - 2 Thumbswood Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QE -Redacted2 Thumbswood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4QE Objection 13-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - 17 Brooksfield Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AS -Redacted17 Brooksfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AS Objection 13-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Oak Cottage Ayot St Peter Road Ayot St Peter Welwyn AL6 9BG -RedactedThe Oaks, Ayot St Peter Road, Ayot St Peter, Welwyn, AL6 9BG Comment 25-10-2023-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment- Oak Cottage Ayot St Peter Road Ayot St Peter Welwyn AL6 9BG -RedactedFW_ Planning Application_ 6_2023_1802_MAJ - Solar Plant and Battery Storage Facility at Stanborough Lakes_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Objection - 36 Newfields WGC -Redacted36 Newfields, WGC Objection 11-10-2023-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Support - 224 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TD -Redacted224, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TD Support 08-10-2023-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - 21 Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ -Redacted21 Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JZ Comment 27-09-2023-Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620231802MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Committee Report PDF620231802MAJ - Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: EA Consultation ChecklistEA Consultation Checklist - 6.2023.1802.MAJ.docx (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: BNG Stanborough Feb 24.pdfCW20-354 R2 BNG Stanborough Feb 24.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: BNG Stanborough Jan 24.xlsxBNG Stanborough Jan 24.xlsx (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: BNG - Proposed Ecological Areas.17B.jpgSSF.BNG-Proposed.17B.jpg (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: BNG Metric Stanborough Sept 23.xlsxBNG Stanborough Sept 23.xlsx (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment FinalCW20-354 R2 BNG Stanborough_Final.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Assessment and Surface Water Management Plan - Rev2Stanborough Fields Solar Farm FRA-SWMP Report Rev2 CWC237.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Flood Risk Report Rev1 Issue Cwc237Stanborough Fields Solar Farm FRA-SWMP Report Rev1 issue CWC237.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Key Green Belt & Planning Justification Summary Issued 01.07.24 PT 2.pdfKey Green Belt & Planning Justification Summary Issued 01.07.24 PT 2.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape and Visual Technical Response 2024 06 27.pdfLandscape and Visual Technical Response 2024 06 27.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Key Green Belt & Planning Justification Summary Issued 01.07.24 PT 1.pdfKey Green Belt & Planning Justification Summary Issued 01.07.24 PT 1.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: CTMTS Appendix D- H - RedactedLand east of A6129, Stanborough Revised CTMTS (2007610-05A) 17-04-24_Part2of2_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Archaeological Geophysical SurveySPS22-173georeport(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Works and Access PlanSSF.Works.03B.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Construction Traffic Management & Transport Statement April 2024 - RedactedLand east of A6129, Stanborough Revised CTMTS (2007610-05A) 17-04-24_Part1of2_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Agent Response to Comments - RedactedLand east of A6129, planning ref 620231802MAJ, Response to objections 22.04.24_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: EAL-Letter-DoWCoP Stanborough - RedactedEAL-Letter-DoWCoP Stanborough 13-03-24_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Phase II Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Interpretative Report - RedactedCGL09908_CastleStreet_P2GGIR_Aug23_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620231802MAJ(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620231802MAJ.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Security Camera Location PlanSSF.Security.26A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Works and Access PlanSSF.Works.03A(1).pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Solar Farm Layout PlanSSF.Layout.05A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Drainage PlanSSF.Drain.08A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing SiteSSF.Exist.02.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Grading PlanSSF.Grade.06A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape PlanSSF.Land.07A.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Works and Access PlanSSF.Works.03.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Glint and Glare Assessment 1.0 28 June 2023_Redacted313535 Stanborough Fields Glint and Glare Assessment 1.0 28 June 2023_Redacted.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Ecological Assessment for Stanborough Solar Project20230721_Stanborough solar project.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Archaeological desk reportSPS22-173dskreport.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment 2023 06 22 Final W. Appendices2588 LVIA 2023 06 22 FINAL w. appendices.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Agricultural quality of land Report 09.02.23Stanborough ALC report 09.02.23.pdf (0 kb) | Not published | View |
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