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
Erection of single storey outbuilding (following demolition of existing ad hoc features) and internal refurbishments and reconfigurations including rationalisation of existing office/ancillary accommodation and all associated works.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/0694/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14779030
- Ward
- Tollington
- Agent
- Freddie Wiltshire
- UPRN
- 5300059865
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form (Redacted)Application Form | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Block PlanDrawings - Existing | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Plan & ElevationDrawings - Existing | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanDrawings - Existing | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing ElevationsDrawings - Existing | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan & ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanDrawings - Proposed | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Design Access & Heritage StatementSupporting Documentation | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| CIL FormSupporting Documentation | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Sustainable Design & Construction StatementSupporting Documentation | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting Documentation | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourcePublicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceSite notice end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceExtension date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
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: 001 – Location Plan, 002 – Block Plan, 100 – Proposed Site Plan & Elevation, 101 – Proposed Floor Plans, 200 – Proposed Elevations, Design Access & Heritage Statement prepared by Public Works Group (dated 13/03/2026), Sustainable Design & Construction Statement prepared by Public Works Group (dated 24/03/2026), Arboricultural Impact Assessment prepared by Sharon Hosegood Associates (dated June 2026). 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, Access & Heritage Statement dated 13.03.2026. 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.
- RESTRICTED USE (COMPLIANCE): The outbuilding hereby approved shall only be used for local community uses and facilities and office use (Sui Generis) as set out in the application and only in association/ connection with and ancillary to the main use of 8-9 Manor Gardens. The outbuilding shall not be used or operated as an independent planning unit or used for any other planning uses (including other Sui Generis uses or otherwise) in perpetuity and shall not change use without the express prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. REASON: In order for the Local Planning Authority to maintain control over the use of the site and in the interests of protecting neighbouring amenity.
- OPENING HOURS (COMPLIANCE): The uses hereby approved shall not operate except between the following hours, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority: • 08:00 and 22:00 Monday to Friday • 08:00 and 17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays REASON: To ensure that the operation of the site does not unduly impact on residential amenity.
- TREE (DETAILS): The tree (mature lime T1-Cl) as cited in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment dated June 2026 shall be retained unless it is confirmed in writing (in consultation with LBI tree service) to the Local Planning Authority that it is no longer safe nor reasonable to be retained. In the event it is agreed that this tree can be removed, details of a replacement tree (species, size and location) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved. The replacement tree shall be planted in the first planning season following the practical completion of the development. REASON: In order to ensure adequate replacement tree canopy in the event the tree cannot be retained in accordance with policies G1 and G4 of Islington's Strategic and Development Management Policies (2023).
- CYCLE PARKING PROVISION (DETAILS): Prior to the first occupation of the development details of the layout, design and appearance (shown in context) of 2 cycle spaces shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The bicycle stands shall be provided strictly in accordance with the details so approved, provided/erected prior to the first occupation of the development, and maintained as such thereafter. REASON: To ensure adequate cycle parking is available and easily accessible on site and to promote sustainable modes of transport.
