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Planning Application: 6/2021/3027/VAR




VARIATION OF CONDITION
Decided - Granted
Ms Kirsty Shirley
k.shirley@welhat.gov.uk
Bush Hall Hotel Chequers Hatfield AL9 5NT
Variation of condition to 1 (Approved Surface Water Drainage), 2 (Detailed Surface Water Drainage), 6 (Materials), 7 (Window Details) and 18 (Approved Plans) on planning permission 6/2019/2271/MAJ
523790
209956

  • Hatfield East

  • Councillor Larry Crofton
  • Councillor Cathy Watson
  • Councillor Shirley Asare
Hatfield
200003860276
21/10/2021
21/10/2021
08/12/2021
02/12/2021
08/12/2021
Mr Michael Hendry
12 Lynton Drive Ely CB6 1DQ
C/O Agent Navigate Planning Limited 12 Lynton Drive Ely CB61DQ
Description Distance
Listed Buildings Combined 31.67
Listed Buildings Combined 0.00
Flood Zone 2 0.00
Flood Zone 2 0.00
Flood Zone 2 0.00
Flood Zone 3 0.00
Green Belt 0.00
Landscape Character Area 0.00
Parish 0.00
Cycle Paths 3.53
Cycle Paths 3.58
Flood Zone Surface Water 100mm 0.00
Flood Zone Surface Water 1000mm 0.00
Flood Zone Surface Water 1000mm 0.00
Flood Zone Surface Water 1000mm 0.00
Flood Zone Surface Water 1000mm 0.00
Flood Zone Surface Water 1000mm 0.00
Hertfordshire Ecological Network 0.00
Hertfordshire Ecological Network 0.00
Sand and Gravel Belt 0.00
High Pressure Gas Pipeline 40.47
Hatfield Heritage Assesment Areas 0.00
Granted
18/03/2022
18/03/2022
Delegated

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File Description Date Uploaded
Application Form - Without Personal Information
File: ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (0 kb) Description: Application form redacted Created Date: 21/10/2021
Block Plan
File: 282-011-T2 S Proposed Site Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Site Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-004-C - Existing Site Block Plan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Site Block Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
Elevation and Floor Plans
File: 282-238-T2 B Entrance Porch - Condition 7 and 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Porch Plans Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-417-T2 BH West elev window schedule - Condition 7 and 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Window Plans Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-501-E Tree Works.pdf (0 kb) Description: Tree works Plan Created Date: 13/09/2019
File: 282-111-I 1fplan(1).pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed First Floor Plan Created Date: 13/09/2019
Elevations
File: 282-150-J Site NE and SW Elevs Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Bush Hall Elevations 1 Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-151-H B Site W and E Elevs Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Elevations 2 Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-152-G C Site Elevs Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Elevations 3 Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-153-H A Stable Elevs Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Stable Block Elevations Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-173-T2 B Bush Elev S Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Bush Hall South Elevation Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-175-T2 B Coach and Bush Elev E W Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Bush Hall East & West Elevations Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-176-T2 A Stable Elev N S Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Stable Block North & South Elevations Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-232-T2 Stair 2 Glazed Openings - Condition 7 and 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Bush Hall North Elevation Glazed Screen Detail Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-060-B - Ex Elevs 1.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Elevations Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-061-C - Ex Elevs 2.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Elevations 2 Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-062-B - Ex Elevs 3.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Elevation 3 Created Date: 30/11/2018
Floor Plans
File: 282-108-K A Stable gfplan Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Ground Floor Stable Block Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-110-T2 B Bush Dining and Coach gfplan Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Ground Floor Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-136-T2 B Bush GF Plan Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Ground Floor Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-145-T2 A Stable GF Plan Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Stable Block Ground Floor Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-109-I E Function gfplan Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Ground Floor Function Room Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-050-D - GF Existing.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Ground Floor Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-051-D - 1F Existing.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing First Floor Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-055-D - EX GF.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Ground floor Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-056-D - EX 1F.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing first floor Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-052-D - 2F Existing.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Second Floor Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-070-C GFHistory.pdf (0 kb) Description: Historic Ground Floor Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-100-E gfdemo.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed GF Demolition Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-101-C 1fdemo.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed FF Demolition Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-112-G 2fplan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed second Floor Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-112-H 2fplan(2).pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Second Floor Plan Created Date: 13/09/2019
Landscape Plans
File: 282-503-T2 Hard Landscape Plan Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Hard Landscape Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-500-A Landscape Plan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-502-A Topsoil Management Plan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-506-revC.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape Plan Created Date: 03/05/2019
File: 282-510-revA.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape sections sheet 1 Created Date: 03/05/2019
File: 282-511-revA.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape sections sheet 2 Created Date: 03/05/2019
Location Plan
File: 282-007-C - Existing Site Plan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Site Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-006-C - Location Plan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Location Plan Created Date: 13/02/2019
Plans
File: 282-107-T2 B Damp Strategy Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Damp Strategy Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-530-T2 Kitchen Garden and North Terrace Landscape Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Kitchen Garden & North Terrace Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-572-T2 Fire Water Tank Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Proposed Fire Water Tank Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: BSH-EOC-XX-00-DR-S-300 P11 - Below Ground Drainage Plan Conditions 1 2 and 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Below Ground Drainage Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-120-T2 GF Fire Strategy Plans (1) Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Fire Strategy Plan Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-160-e P Stair Sect.pdf (0 kb) Description: Stair Sections Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-161-E P BH Long Sect.pdf (0 kb) Description: Long Proposed Section Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-642-A - Pedestrian Access.pdf (0 kb) Description: Pedestrian Access.pdf Created Date: 13/02/2019
File: 282-504-revA.pdf (0 kb) Description: Kerbs and Edges Plan Created Date: 03/05/2019
Site Sections
File: 282-202-T2 B Bush Hall Stair 2 Sect Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Bush Hall Section Stairway 2 Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-208-T2 B Bush Hall Lounge Sect Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Bush Hall Lounge Section Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-234-T2 A Stable Sect Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Stable Block Section Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-164-G FR Short Sections(1).pdf (0 kb) Description: Function Room Short Sections Created Date: 13/09/2019
File: 282-162-F DR Short Sections(1).pdf (0 kb) Description: Dining Room Short Sections Created Date: 13/09/2019
Landscape Report
File: 282-10yrManagementPlan.pdf (0 kb) Description: 10 Year Landscape Management Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
Planning Statement
File: Bush Hall Planning Statement(1).pdf (0 kb) Description: Planning Statement Created Date: 30/11/2018
Consultee Response
File: Response 2021_3027_VAR - Highways England.pdf (0 kb) Description: No Comment - Highways England Created Date: 12/11/2021
File: Planning consultation - 6_2021_3027_VAR.pdf (0 kb) Description: Comments - Highways England Created Date: 12/11/2021
File: Comments.pdf (0 kb) Description: Comment - Alison Allighan - The Gardens Trust Created Date: 14/11/2021
File: 620213027VAR_HERef_P01446085_L396614.pdf (0 kb) Description: Comment - Historic England Created Date: 15/11/2021
File: Response 2021-3027-VAR - HCC Highway.pdf (0 kb) Description: Comment - HCC Highway Created Date: 15/11/2021
File: 374420-NEresponse (002).pdf (0 kb) Description: Comment - Natural England Created Date: 16/11/2021
File: Comments(1).pdf (0 kb) Description: Comment- WHBC - Public Health and Protection Created Date: 25/11/2021
File: Response 2021-3027-VAR - Herts Ecology.pdf (0 kb) Description: Comment - Herts Ecology Created Date: 10/12/2021
File: 6_2021_3027_VAR Bush Hall Hotel Chequers Hatfield.pdf (0 kb) Description: Comments - Conservation Officer Created Date: 14/01/2022
File: 620213027VAR - LLFA - 11.02.2022.pdf (0 kb) Description: Comments - LLFA Created Date: 15/02/2022
Decision Notice PDF
File: Decision Notice_620213027VAR.pdf (0 kb) Description: Decision Notice PDF Created Date: 18/03/2022
Officer Report PDF
File: Delegated Report_620213027VAR(10).pdf (0 kb) Description: Officer Report Created Date: 18/03/2022
Flood Impact Assessment
File: 6600 - EOC Impermeable Area Plan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Impermeable Area Plan Created Date: 03/05/2019
Noise Impact Assessment
File: 20181121 Bush Hall Noise Impact Assessment.pdf (0 kb) Description: Noise Impact Assessment Created Date: 30/11/2018
Report
File: AIA TPP Bush Hall 1118 Ref AIABH1118phrev.1.pdf (0 kb) Description: Arboricultural Report Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: Archaeology 1819 rep rev 21 Nov 2018.pdf (0 kb) Description: Archaeology Created Date: 30/11/2018
Roof Plans
File: 282-057-B rfplan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Existing Roof Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-114-E hallroof.pdf (0 kb) Description: Hall Roof Created Date: 30/11/2018
Site Notice
File: Site Notice_620213027VAR.pdf (0 kb) Description: Site Notice Created Date: 17/11/2021
Superseded Plans
File: 282-174-T2 B Bush Elev N Condition 18.pdf (0 kb) Description: Bush Hall North Elevation Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-506-A Understorey Planting.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-510- Landscape sections.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape sections sheet 1 Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-511- Landscape sections.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape sections sheet 2 Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-006-B - Location Plan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Location Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-505-A Tree Planting Plan.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape Plan Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-505-revC.pdf (0 kb) Description: Landscape Plan Created Date: 03/05/2019
Supporting Information
File: BSH-EOC-NT-211012-iss1_Updated Drainage Note Condition1 and 2.pdf (0 kb) Description: Updated Drainage Notes - BSH-EOC-NT-211012-iss1 Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: BSH-EOC-XX-00-DR-S-301 P03 - Chamber Schedule Conditions 1 and 2.pdf (0 kb) Description: Chamber Schedule - BSH-EOC-XX-00-DR-S-301_P03 Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: 282-Hard Landscape Materials.pdf (0 kb) Description: Hard Landscape Materials Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: 282-BH Planning Vari Sch- Rev B (1).pdf (0 kb) Description: Planning Variation Schedule Created Date: 21/10/2021
File: Energy Statement Bush Hall Rev B.pdf (0 kb) Description: Energy Statement Bush Rev B Created Date: 30/11/2018
File: Covering Letter(1).pdf (0 kb) Description: Covering Letter redacted Created Date: 22/10/2021
Organisation Name Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust 18/03/2022
Joint Committee of the National Amenity Societies Case Officer 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Joint Committee of the National Amenity Societies Case Officer 18/03/2022
Place Services Conservation Officer 18/03/2022
Place Services Conservation Officer 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 14/01/2022
The Gardens Trust Conservation Team 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 14/11/2021
The Gardens Trust Conservation Team 18/03/2022
Natural England Consultation Service 18/03/2022
Natural England Consultation Service 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 16/11/2021
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Councillor Peter Hebden 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Councillor Peter Hebden 18/03/2022
Hertfordshire County Council Emma Chapman - Spatial Planning & Economy Team 18/03/2022
Hertfordshire County Council Emma Chapman - Spatial Planning & Economy Team 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Lead Local Flood Authority Fiona Lai 18/03/2022
Lead Local Flood Authority Fiona Lai 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 11/02/2022
Hertfordshire Constabulary Gerry Brophy 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Hertfordshire Constabulary Gerry Brophy 18/03/2022
Hertfordshire County Council Hertfordshire Transport Programmes & Strategy 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 15/11/2021
Hertfordshire County Council Hertfordshire Transport Programmes & Strategy 18/03/2022
Hertfordshire County Council Historic Environment Advisor 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Hertfordshire County Council Historic Environment Advisor 18/03/2022
Hatfield Town Council Jonah Anthony 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Hatfield Town Council Jonah Anthony 18/03/2022
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Landscapes Department 18/03/2022
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Landscapes Department 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
WHBC - Client Services Lorraine Davis 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
WHBC - Client Services Lorraine Davis 18/03/2022
Hertfordshire Ecology Martin Hicks 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 10/12/2021
Hertfordshire Ecology Martin Hicks 18/03/2022
Welwyn Hatfield Access Group Mr B Wilson 18/03/2022
Welwyn Hatfield Access Group Mr B Wilson 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Cadent Gas Limited Mr S Carter 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Cadent Gas Limited Mr S Carter 18/03/2022
Environment Agency Natasha Smith 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Environment Agency Natasha Smith 18/03/2022
Thames Water, Development Control Nicky McHugh 18/03/2022
Thames Water, Development Control Nicky McHugh 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Parking Services 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Parking Services 18/03/2022
Highways England Planning 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 12/11/2021
Highways England Planning 18/03/2022
Affinity Water Ltd Planning Team 18/03/2022
Affinity Water Ltd Planning Team 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
WHBC - Public Health and Protection Public Health and Protection 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 25/11/2021
WHBC - Public Health and Protection Public Health and Protection 18/03/2022
Historic England Tom Goodman 18/03/2022
Historic England Tom Goodman 11/11/2021 02/12/2021 12/11/2021
Address Date Sent Expiry Date Date Reconsulted Reconsult Expiry Date
Bush Hall House Mill Green Bush Hall Lane Hatfield AL9 5NT 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Turbine House Mill Green Chequers Hatfield AL9 5NT 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Hertfordshire Constabulary Stanborough Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XF 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
81 Crawford Road Hatfield AL10 0PF 11/11/2021 02/12/2021
Application Number Proposal Decision Distance
6/2022/1906/FULL Erection of single bridge over the leat to the River Lea, following removal of two existing bridges and erection of balustrade to river terrace Withdrawn 0
6/2022/1907/LB Erection of single bridge over the leat to the River Lea, following removal of two existing bridges and erection of balustrade to river terrace Withdrawn 0
6/2022/0990/LB Replacement ceiling and timber strengthening works Granted 0
6/2021/3066/LB Further internal and external refurbishments and alterations in addition to the previously approved works under Listed Building Consents 6/2018/3055/LB and 6/2019/2272/VAR Granted 0
6/2021/1488/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Archaeological Monitoring, Excavation and Recording) on planning permission 6/2019/2271/VAR Granted 0
6/2021/1490/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 1(Archaeological Monitoring, Excavation and Recording) on planning permission 6/2019/2272/VAR Granted 0
6/2020/0442/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 (surface water drainage scheme) on planning permission 6/2019/2271/VAR Granted 0
6/2020/0301/COND Submission of details pursuant conditions 6 (materials), 7 (openings), 8 (function room), 11 (ventilation) and 14 (external lighting) on planning permission 6/2019/2271/VAR. Granted 0
6/2020/0302/COND Submission details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) and 8 (rainwater goods) on listed building consent 6/2019/2272/VAR Granted 0
6/2019/2271/VAR Variation of condition to 4 (Tree Protection) and 18 (Drawings) on planning permission 6/2018/3054/MAJ Granted
6/2019/1925/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Archaeological scheme of investigation) on planning permission 6/2018/3054/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/1905/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (Archaeology) on listed building consent 6/2018/3055/LB Granted 0
6/2018/3054/MAJ Refurbishment, alteration and extension of the hotel complex; replacement dining and function room, following the demolition of more modern extensions and outbuildings, reconfiguration of the car park and gardens, including external lighting, hard and soft landscaping and associated infrastructure. Granted 0
6/2018/3055/LB Internal and external refurbishment, alteration and extension of the hotel complex; replacement dining and function room, following the demolition of more modern extensions and outbuildings, reconfiguration of the car park and gardens, including external lighting, hard and soft landscaping and associated infrastructure Granted 0
6/2018/1710/LAWLB Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to listed building to reconstruct lantern light Withdrawn 0
6/2018/1892/LAWLB Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed work to listed building to include liquid waterproofing materials for some sections of parapet and box guttering Granted 0
6/2018/1893/LAWLB Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed work to listed building to include repairs to supporting structure of the existing bell tower at roof level on the main building Withdrawn 0
6/2018/1894/LAWLB Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed work to listed building to include structural repairs to high level gable brickwork to west elevation, dismantling and reconstruction of the bottom section of a chimney stack, dismantling and reconstruction of bottom section of brickwork to a chimney stack Withdrawn 0
6/2018/1897/LAWLB Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed work to listed building to include works to replace one structural beam and support an existing second beam, connected to the first, with a proprietary steel support Withdrawn 0
6/2018/1170/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (archaeological scheme of investigation) on listed building consent 6/2017/1247/LB, dated 16/08/2017 Granted 0
6/2018/1062/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (painting of external walls), 2 (areas for treatment to be marked), 3 (details regarding repairment), 4 (no removal of historic lime plaster), 5 (details of timescales) and 6 (historic timbers), on planning permission 6/2017/1247/LB Granted 0
6/2018/0512/VAR Variation of condition 7 (archaeological scheme of investigation) on listed building consent 6/2017/1247/LB Withdrawn 0
6/2018/0460/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (archaeological written scheme of investigation) on listed building consent 6/2017/1247/LB, dated 16/08/2017 Part Discharged 0
6/2017/1247/LB Re-roofing of main building and adjacent block including timber repairs and installation of insulation. Brickwork cleaning, repairs and re-pointing to main house. Repairs to timber bell tower, dormer windows, windows, cladding and other joinery to both buildings. Replacement of lead flashings and roofing where removed. Cleaning and decoration of previously painted surfaces. Replacement of two large rotten timber structural beams at roof level including dismantling and reinstating roof structure within the locality. Granted 0
N6/2011/0434/MA Extensions and alteration to Bush Hall Hotel and Stable building and erection of new buildings to increase accommodation from 25 to 75 bedrooms along with ancillary facilities and relocation of car park Granted 0
N6/2011/0435/LB Alterations and extensions to Bush Hall, The Coach House and the Stable Building including demolition of existing extensions to the rear and sides of Bush Hall and outbuildings and garden wall within its grounds Granted 0
N6/2009/1912/LB Demolition and removal of existing extensions and outbuildings to the rear and north of Bush Hall, repair and improvements to Bush Hall and The Coach House including internal alterations and replacement of single storey link between Bush Hall and The Coach House and alterations to northern façade, to include the erection of a new conservatory Withdrawn 0
N6/2009/1913/MA Demolition, alterations and extensions to existing hotel building(s) and erection of new hotel buildings to provide 50 bedrooms, replacement function room, restaurant, kitchen and staff facilities. New lodge building at the entrance to Bush hall to provide staff accommodation, refurbishment of existing stable building to provide spa facilities, conversion of Turbine cottage from residential to provide hotel office accommodation and associated engineering and landscaping works including two new digester tanks, relocation of main car park, reinstatement of Parkland landscaping, access and walled garden Withdrawn 0
N6/1997/0264/FP Retention of a single storey extension for use as function room Granted 0
H/1991/5204/ Erection of garden shed Granted 0
S6/1978/0572/ Demoliton of existing pig sties and reconstruction to form stores. Refused 0
S6/1974/0278/ Conversion of a stable block into bedrooms with bathrooms Granted 0

There are no NMAs associated with this application