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
Replacement of existing doors with new timber framed doors to the Percival Street and St John Street elevations, including a new single glazed panel window; installation of new rear timber framed bi fold doors, a sloping glazed roof, louvred acoustic enclosure and ventilation supply duct; installation of air conditioning to the second and third floors with associated internal alterations and new internal openings; and installation of a new plant enclosure at first floor flat roof level.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/0874/LBC
- Alternative references
- PP-14816837_C
- Ward
- Clerkenwell
- Agent
- Graham West
- UPRN
- 5300084846
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Please go to P2026/0854/FUL to view all drawings and documentsApplication Form | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 23 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- 3 YEAR CONSENT PERIOD FOR LBC: 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).
- WORKS AND FINISHES (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.
- Location Plan, 109_Rev P4, 110_Rev P5, 112_Rev P5, 130_Rev P5,131_Rev P3, 140_Rev P4, 145_Rev P3, 147_Rev P5, 152_Rev P5, 170_Rev P3, Plant Noise Assessment by RBA Acoustics Ltd ref. 15324. RP01.PNA.0 dated 11 June 2026, Sustainable Design and Contruction Statement, Heritage Statement dated March 2026, The George and Dragon – Cooling Hierarchy.
- HERITAGE BENEFITS (COMPLIANCE): All enhancements/heritage benefits (which help weigh in favour of the approved scheme) shall be undertaken prior to occupation of the building. For the avoidance of doubt these are primarily considered to be the Interpretation of historic screened divisions to the ground floor pub interior within floor. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- HISTORIC DOORS (COMPLIANCE): No permission is granted for the removal of any original doors. All new doors shall accurately replicate, in terms of material, profile and detailing, original late-Victorian doors surviving to the property. The doors shall be six panelled doors with mouldings to the principal floors and four panelled doors to the second, third and basement floors. The doors shall be recessed panelled doors and not raised and fielded panelled doors. All doors shall have traditional door furniture and not contemporary lever handles. Where historic doors retained in storage can be adapted for fire-proofing to replace modern flat doors this should be prioritised rather than sourcing facsimile / reproduction doors. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- WINDOW REPAIRS (COMPLIANCE): All original window fabric shall be retained in situ unless proven to be modern or beyond repair by an historic windows specialist. Any fabric which is proven to be modern or beyond repair which requires replacement shall accurately replicate the original late Victorian window fabric in terms of material, profile and detailing. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- TIMBER FOLDING SCREEN (DETAILS: Details of the proposed timber folding screen to the first floor private dining space shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the relevant works commencing. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details approved and retained as such thereafter in perpetuity. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- AC CABINETS (DETAILS): Prior to their installation, details of the air conditioning cabinets on the second and third floors shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter in perpetuity. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- HISTORIC SCREEN DIVISIONS (DETAILS): The design and methodology for the interpretation of the historic screen divisions to the ground floor interior within theground plane shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the relevant works commencing. Any additional complimentary elements underpinning the interpretive strategy should also be made clear within the submission. The development shall be carried out in strictly in accordance with the details approved and retained as such thereafter in perpetuity. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
- LISTED BUILDING CONSENT ONLY: 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.
- 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.
