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Application Details
Application number SMD/2013/1056 Application type Conservation Area Consent
Site address Alton Towers, Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Staffordshire, Farley, ST10 4DB Proposal Re-theming of Old MacDonald's Farmyard including erection of new buildings, extensions to existing buildings, demolition of Big Top and other structures, associated landscaping and pathways.
Applicant name

Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd
Agent name Miss Hannah Whitney

Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners
Applicant address C/O Agent, Agent address 14 Regent's Wharf, 14 Regent's Wharf, 14 Regent's Wharf, All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL
Application status Valid application received
Received date 21/08/2013 Valid date 24/08/2013
Fee due Fee paid
Determination required date 19/10/2013 Agreed extended date
Case Officer Wayne Johnson
Start of Public Consultation period End of Public Consultation period
Referred to Secretary of State date Referral expiry date
Decision by Delegated Decision Committee date
Decision Planning Permission - Approved (Prior Oct 2013) Decision Date 10/10/2013
Temp permission expiry date Permission expiry date 10/10/2016
Legal Obligation ref.

Attachments - Click the Description to view the attachment in a new window.
Date Description
05/09/2013 Barn proposed elevations
05/09/2013 Demolition site plan
05/09/2013 Marquee and green facilities
05/09/2013 Proposed site plan
05/09/2013 Marquee and green proposed sections
05/09/2013 Noise report
05/09/2013 Barn existing survey
05/09/2013 Foam Factory proposed plans and elevations
05/09/2013 Boat ride proposed Layout
05/09/2013 Tractor ride proposed layout
05/09/2013 Application form
05/09/2013 Existing site plan
05/09/2013 Location plan
05/09/2013 Tractor ride existing layout
05/09/2013 Marquee and green existing layout
05/09/2013 Marquee and green existing elevations
05/09/2013 Marquee and green proposed landscaping
05/09/2013 Dungheap existing survey
05/09/2013 Dovecote existing survey
05/09/2013 Letter
05/09/2013 Foam Factory existing survey
05/09/2013 Back of house facilities
05/09/2013 Marquee and green proposed plan
05/09/2013 Arboricultural survey
05/09/2013 Design and access statement
17/10/2013 decision notice