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
Prior Approval Application under Schedule 2, Part 20 Class AB of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for an upward extension of existing building by two additional storeys to create 6 new flats (6x1 bed).
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/0769/PRA
- Alternative references
- PP-14765168
- Ward
- Finsbury Park
- Agent
- Shloime Godlewsky
- UPRN
- 5300081937
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form (Redacted)Application Form | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Drawing Set (Full)Drawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentSupporting Documentation | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination AssessmentSupporting Documentation | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Daylight/Sunlight ReportSupporting Documentation | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location and Block PlanDrawings - Existing | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Ground & First Floor PlanDrawings - Existing | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations (1 of 2)Drawings - Existing | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations (2 of 2)Drawings - Existing | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Section AADrawings - Existing | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Block PlanDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground, First & Second FloorsDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Third Floor & Roof PlanDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Front ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Right Side ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Rear ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Left Side ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section AADrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Bin Enclosure DetailsDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Cycle Parking DetailsDrawings - Proposed | 21 Mar 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 15 May 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 15 May 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
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Council sourceSite notice end date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- REASON: The proposal fails to accord with Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB.1(k), and Class AB.1(l) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended), as the submitted details (plans, elevations and sections) fail to accurately depict the existing building, having omitted the in-situ plant on the rear elevation, and are considered inconsistent. The Local Planning Authority therefore refuses the application as the developer has provided insufficient information to enable the authority to establish whether the proposed development complies with, any conditions, limitations or restrictions specified within the Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB.(B)(3) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
- Location and Block Plan E00, Proposed Drawings Block Plan P00, Proposed Drawings Floor Plans P01, Proposed Drawings Floor Plans P02, Proposed Drawings Elevations P03, Proposed Drawings Elevations P04, Proposed Drawings Elevations P05, Proposed Drawings Elevations P06, Proposed Drawings Section P07, Proposed Drawings Detail P08, Proposed Drawings Details P09, Daylight Sunlight Analysis by Morgan Light Assessors dated January 2026, Acoustic Report by Atelier Crescendo ACC-00075-ARP1-6 dated 13 February 2026, Contaminated Land Risk Assessment PH1-2026-000003 dated 02/02/2026
- REASON: The proposal fails to accord with Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB.2(1)(f) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The applicant has failed to demonstrate that all habitable rooms to Studio Flat 02 and Studio Flat 05 would be provided with adequate natural light as the provision of windows in a side elevation is not possible under condition (3) of Class AB.2. This is contrary to the NPPF, the GPDO and the Local Plan Development Framework policies insofar as they are material considerations relevant to the prior approval matters.
- REASON: The proposed fails to accord with Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB.2(1)(e) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The proposed design of the addtional two floors fails to complement the existing building, the excessive height, addtional mass, poorly integrated fenestration pattern, lack of facade interest and staggered set back in an alternative modern design are not in keeping with the existing building or the wider terrace where it would become unduly prominent and out of place in this context. The proposal is therefore contrary to the NPPF, the GPDO and the Local Plan Development Framework policies insofar as they are material considerations relevant to the prior approval matters.
- REASON: The proposal fails to accord with Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB.2 Condition 3 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended), as the submitted details (plans, elevations and sections) include the installation of side facing windows. The Local Planning Authority therefore refuses the application as the development does not comply with this requirement as specified within the Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB.2 Condition 3 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
- REASON: The proposal fails to accord with Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB.2(1)(g) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed roof terrace would not give rise to unacceptable levels of overlooking leading to a loss of privacy for the residential occupiers of 136-138 Seven Sisters Road. Furthermore, the proposed siting, scale, height and mass of the development would lead to an unacceptable sense of enclosure and loss of outlook to neighbouring residents. This is contrary to the NPPF, the GPDO and the Local Plan Development Framework policies insofar as they are material considerations relevant to the prior approval matters.
