Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Application overview
Landscaping improvement works to associated playground areas including the formation of new sensory garden.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/0629/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14750755
- Ward
- Bunhill
- Agent
- Mrs Alison Hann
- UPRN
- 10023219490
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form (Redacted)Application Form | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| OS MapLocation Plan | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| OT Playground Recommendations ReportSupporting Documentation | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Protection Plan & Method StatementSupporting Documentation | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Full Photographic ScheduleDrawings - Existing | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Layout PlanDrawings - Existing | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Block PlanDrawings - Existing | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations of Cross Section of SiteDrawings - Proposed | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanDrawings - Existing | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| CIL FormSupporting Documentation | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Indicative Planting Guide (Sensory Garden)Supporting Documentation | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| First Floor Boundary DetailsDrawings - Proposed | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan (KS1 Area)Drawings - Proposed | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan (KS2 Area)Drawings - Proposed | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan (Nursery and Reception Area)Drawings - Proposed | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanDrawings - Proposed | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan (KS2 Area - Sensory Garden)Drawings - Proposed | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Design & Access StatementSupporting Documentation | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Sustainable Design & Construction StatementSupporting Documentation | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Pathfinder Play Unit SpecificationsSupporting Documentation | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Comparison Doc - Previous and Current SchemeSupporting Documentation | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Drawing RegisterSupporting Documentation | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Delegated Officer's ReportDelegated Report | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 19 May 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- 3 YEAR CONSENT PERIOD: The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 91(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Chapter 5).
- DRAWING AND DOCUMENT NUMBERS: The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: OS Map (unnumbered), CAS-501128-T2M8C9 (Rev. B) – Location Plan, CAS-501128-T2M8C9 (Rev. B) – Block Plan, CAS-501128-T2M8C9 – Proposed Site Plan, CAS-501128-T2M8C9 – Proposed Nursery & Reception Layout, CAS-501128-T2M8C9 (Rev. B) – Proposed KS1 Layout, CAS-501128-T2M8C9 (Rev. B) – Proposed KS2 Layout, CAS-501128-T2M8C9 (Rev. B) – Proposed Sensory Area Layout, CAS-501128-T2M8C9 (Rev. D) – Proposed Elevation/Section, K220522-302 (Rev. P01) – Proposed First Floor Boundary Details, Design & Access Statement (Rev. A) prepared by Calfordseaden (undated), Sustainable Design & Construction Statement prepared by Calfordseaden (dated 23/03/2026), Photographic Schedule prepared by Calfordseaden (dated 05/03/2026), Arboricultural Impact Assessment Protection Plan & Method Statement prepared by Harrison Arboriculture (dated 16/11/2023), Indicative Planting Guide (Sensory Garden) prepared by Calfordseaden (undated), Pathfinder Play Unit Specifications prepared by Kompan (undated), OT Playground Recommendations Report prepared by Growing Hope (dated 10/05/2023) REASON: To comply with Section 70(1)(a) of the Town and Country Act 1990 as amended and the Reason for Grant and also for the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning.
- MATERIALS (COMPLIANCE): The development shall be constructed in accordance with the schedule of materials noted on the approved plans and within the Design and Access Statement. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In the interest of securing sustainable development and to ensure that the resulting appearance and construction of the development is of a high standard.
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN (DETAILS): No development shall take place on site unless and until a Construction Management Plan (CMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CMP shall provide details in relation to: (a) proposed programme of works (b) site manager/liaison officer details (c) hours of work (d) access arrangements for vehicles and material storage (e) noise, air quality and vibration control (f) detailed swept path analysis with dimensions shown (g) hoarding arrangements (with consultation with the Street Works Team) The CMP shall also confirm the details of sustainably-sourced, low impact and recycled materials and locality of suppliers, the recycling properties of the proposed equipment and materials at the end of their useful life, and also the reuse/ recycling opportunities of any waste materials. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the CMP so approved and no change therefrom shall take place without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. REASON: To ensure that the development does not adversely impact on neighbouring residential amenity, traffic and highway safety due to its construction and operation and in the interest of sustainable development.
- LANDSCAPING SCHEME (DETAILS): Notwithstanding the submitted detail and the development hereby approved a landscaping/SEN outline scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of relevant works. The scheme shall include the following details: (a) existing and proposed underground services and their relationship to both hard and soft landscaping; (b) proposed final layout, appearance, materials of the hereby approved SEN space (sensory garden), (c) any soft planting: including grass and turf areas, vertical greening, shrub and herbaceous areas; (d) enclosures and boundary treatment: including types, dimensions and treatments of walls, fences, screen walls, barriers, rails, retaining walls and hedges; (e) hard landscaping: including ground surfaces, kerbs, edges, ridge and flexible pavings, unit paving, furniture, steps and if applicable synthetic surfaces; (f) details of play equipment, including details of inclusive play features (g) inclusive design principles adopted in the landscaped features; (h) a landscaping maintenance plan; (i) any other landscaping feature(s) forming part of the scheme All landscaping in accordance with the approved scheme shall be completed / planted during the first planting season following the first use of the hereby approved works. The landscaping and tree planting shall have a two year maintenance / watering provision following planting and any existing tree shown to be retained or trees or shrubs to be planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme which are removed, die, become severely damaged or diseased within five years of completion of the development shall be replaced with the same species or an approved alternative to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority within the next planting season. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In the interest of biodiversity, sustainability, and to ensure that a satisfactory standard of visual amenity is provided and maintained.
- HOURS OF USE (COMPLIANCE): The hereby approved development shall only be used between the hours of 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday and 10:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays. There shall be no use on Sundays and Bank Holidays. REASON: In the interests of protecting neighbouring amenity.
- TREE PROTECTION (COMPLIANCE): The development shall be carried out in accordance with the tree protection measures as outlined within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Protection Plan and Method Statement by Harrison Arboriculture dated 16 November 2023. No change therefrom shall take place unless agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. REASON: In the interests of biodiversity and protecting trees.
