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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
Removal of existing rear ground floor extension and replacement with a lower ground floor rear extension. Tanking and conversation of South vault. Associated internal (including relocation of kitchen, new radiators, reconfiguration of bathrooms, new openings between rooms with associated works; reinstatement of features throughout) and external (including new entrance lobby to front lightwell and erection of handrails to rear extension with associated works), alterations.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/0766/LBC
- Alternative references
- PP-14798825_C
- Ward
- Clerkenwell
- Agent
- Mr James Davies
- UPRN
- 5300001906
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| heritage statement | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| lower ground floor planApplication Drawings - Superseded | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| location/block plan | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| first floor plan | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| second floor plan | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| third floor plan | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| roof floor plan | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| sectionsApplication Drawings - Superseded | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| lower ground floor sectionApplication Drawings - Superseded | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| front elevationsApplication Drawings - Superseded | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Rear elevationsApplication Drawings - Superseded | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| front elevations | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| rear elevations | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| SDCS | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Rev. P1 lower ground floor existing and proposed | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Rev. P1 Existing and proposed sections | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Rev. P1 detailed sections | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Rev. P1 existing and proposed front elevation | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Rev. P1 existing and proposed rear elevation | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| DAS | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed lightwell drainage | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Dceision NoticeDecision Notice | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
Dceision NoticePlanning conditions
- 3 YEAR CONSENT PERIOD FOR LBC and CAC: The works hereby permitted shall be begun not later than three years from the date of this consent. REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 18(1)(a) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Chapter 5).
- ALL EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WORKS TO MATCH (COMPLIANCE): All new external and internal works and finishes and works of making good to the retained fabric shall match the existing adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to material, colour, texture and profile. All such works and finishes shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- Historic features to be retained: All existing historic features including, but not limited to, chimney pieces, plasterwork, architraves, panelling, doors, staircase balustrading shall remain undisturbed in their existing position and shall be fully protected during the course of works on site, unless specifically authorised otherwise on the drawings hereby approved. The development and works shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved. REASON: To ensure that those features which contribute to the special architectural and historic interest of the building are retained and in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 (1) (a) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024, Paragraphs 202 to 221; The London Plan 2021 Policy HC1 Heritage conservation and growth; and Local Plan policies
- Details of materials (building only) Full details, including physical samples, of all the materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building, including, but not limited to the proposed facing bricks for the new rear extension shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work commences on site. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved. REASON: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Sections 16 and 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024, Paragraphs 202 to 221; The London Plan 2021 Policy HC1 Heritage conservation and growth; and Local Plan policies.
- Details to be approved (general): Detailed drawings and full particulars of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the start of the relevant part of the works. The works shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved: a) The proposed fireplaces to the front and rear rooms at ground and first floor and to the rear room at third floor level; b) All proposed external vents, terminations and flues; c) All proposed new external and internal doors, including that to the south vault; d) The proposed waterproofing system for the north vault utility room; e) All proposed replacement internal window shutters; f) All proposed replacement internal cornices; g) The proposed rear area steel fence. REASON: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Sections 16 and 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024, Paragraphs 202 to 221; The London Plan 2021 Policy HC1 Heritage conservation and growth; and Local Plan policies.
- Compliance a) The unauthorised works previously executed (the provision of a kitchen at first floor level and the current arrangement and layout of the second-floor bathroom) shall be removed within nine months of the date of this consent, in accordance with the consented drawings. b) No works shall be undertaken to the south vault other than as shown on the consented drawings. REASON: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Sections 16 and 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024, Paragraphs 202 to 221; The London Plan 2021 Policy HC1 Heritage conservation and growth; and Local Plan policies.
- This consent relates solely to listed building matters. Should it become necessary to make alterations to the consented scheme in order to comply with other legislation, such as Building Regulations, a further consent may be required. Such a consent should be sought and obtained prior to the relevant works being undertaken
- The applicant, their successors, and developer must ensure compliance with the conditions listed above. Some conditions may require the submission and approval of further information to the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development, works, use or occupation.
- Please note that an application for approval of details reserved by a condition will need to be made to the Local Planning Authority in respect of those conditions. You should allow up to eight weeks for a decision. Please ensure that you allow plenty of time for this process when planning the timetable for your project. Commencement in breach of a condition could lead to enforcement action.
- If you are an agent, please ensure that a full copy of this decision is forwarded to your client. In particular, please advise your client of any conditions attached to the decision and the need for them to comply with those conditions. Failure to comply with a condition is a breach of planning control, which could lead to enforcement action being taken against your client
- PHP AMW 01 001 Site Location + Block Plan; PHP AMW 01 100 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans Lower Ground Floor; PHP AMW 01 101 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans Upper Ground Floor; PHP AMW 01 102 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans First Floor; PHP AMW 01 103 Proposed + First Existing Floor Plans Second Floor; PHP AMW 01 104 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans Third Floor; PHP AMW 01 105 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans Roof; PHP AMW 01 200 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Sections Section; PHP AMW 01 201 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Sections Lower Ground Floor Section; PHP AMW 01 300 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Elevations Front Elevation; PHP AMW 01 301 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Elevations Rear Elevation; PHP AMW 01 302 Proposed + Existing Elevations Front Elevation; PHP AMW 01 303 Proposed + Existing Elevations Rear Elevation; PHP AMW Sk031 170626; Heritage Significance, Impact Assessment & Justification Statement December 2025 prepared by Dorian A.T.A Crone BA Barch DipTP RIBA MRTPI IHBC, Melisa Thomas BA PGDL LPC MSc IHBC, Daniel Cummins MA (Oxon) MSc PhD IBC of Heritage Information Ltd; SA-321-REP-002 Construction Sttrucutual Method Statement Rev. P1 dated 09/12/2025 Prepared by Toby Allen Meng CEng MICE and Sustainable Design and Construction Statement.
