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
Alterations to the existing rear extension involving the excavation of the lower ground floor level and demolition/reconstruction of internal floors to create level access with the main house; formation of new window opening and replacement of existing glazed link and lightwells with new rooflight/lantern; formation of terrace above with associated privacy screen; interior renovation of the lower ground floor (main house) including the removal of the contemporary walls and fittings and all associated works (Listed Building ref: P2026/1129/LBC also submitted)
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1128/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14895375
- Ward
- Clerkenwell
- Agent
- Mr Ethan Loo
- UPRN
- 5300012017
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form (Redacted)Default | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Location/Block PlanDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Fire Safety Reasonable Exemption StatementDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Sustainable Design & Construction StatementDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Archaeological Desk Based AssessmentDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Investigation ReportDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Structural Engineering ReportDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Building Survey ReportDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| CIL FormDefault | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Design & Access StatementDefault | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Lower Ground Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Upper Ground Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Second Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Third Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Section AADefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Section BBDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Section CCDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing South ElevationDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing West ElevationDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Lower Ground Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Upper Ground Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Third Floor PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Lower Ground Floor Fire PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Upper Ground Floor Fire PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor Fire PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor Fire PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Third Floor Fire PlanDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section AADefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section BBDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section CCDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section DDDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed South ElevationDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed West ElevationDefault | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
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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: 071_0000 (Rev. C) – Location Plan, 071_1101 (Rev. E) – Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan, 071_1102 (Rev. D) – Proposed Upper Ground Floor Plan, 071_1103 (Rev. D) – Proposed First Floor Plan, 071_1104 – Proposed Second Floor Plan, 071_1105 – Proposed Third Floor Plan, 071_1111 – Proposed Lower Ground Floor Fire Plan, 071_1112 – Proposed Upper Ground Floor Fire Plan, 071_1113 – Proposed First Floor Fire Plan, 071_1114 – Proposed Second Floor Fire Plan, 071_1115 – Proposed Third Floor Fire Plan, 071_1201 (Rev. D) – Proposed Section AA, 071_1202 (Rev. D) – Proposed Section BB, 071_1203 (Rev. D) – Proposed Section CC, 071_1204 (Rev. D) – Proposed Section DD, 071_1301 (Rev. D) – Proposed South Elevation, 071_1302 (Rev. C) – Proposed West Elevation, Heritage Design & Access Statement (Rev. B) prepared by Hayatsu Architects (dated July 2026), Heritage Statement prepared by Turley (dated April 2026), Sustainable Design & Construction Statement prepared by Hayatsu Architects (dated April 2026), Arboricultural Report prepared by Crown Tree Consultancy (dated 15/04/2026), Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment prepared by Wessex Archaeology (dated January 2018), Site Investigation Report prepared by Connaughts Site Investigation Ltd (dated 26/01/2018), Structural Report prepared by Bini Struct-E Limited (dated 15/04/2026), Building Survey Report prepared by Gould Baxter (dated July 2023), Fire Reasonable Exemption Statement (undated). 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 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 be prepared in accordance with Islington Council's Basement Development SPD (2016). 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 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 due to its construction and operation.
- BASEMENT MONITORING WORKS (COMPLIANCE): The Chartered Civil Engineer (MICE) or Chartered Structural Engineer (MI Struct.E) certifying the Structural Method Statement (dated 15/04/2026) submitted to support the hereby approved development shall be retained (or a replacement person holding equivalent qualifications shall be appointed and retained) for the duration of the development to monitor the safety of the construction stages and to ensure that the long term structural stability of the existing buildings and other nearby buildings are safeguarded, in line with the supporting Structural Method Statement. At no time shall any construction work take place unless a qualified engineer is appointed and retained in accordance with this condition. REASON: To ensure that the construction work carried out is in accordance to the submitted Structural Method Statement for the duration of the construction and maintain compliance with the Islington Basement Development SPD (2016).
- WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION (DETAILS): No demolition or development shall take place until a written scheme of investigation (WSI) has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing (in consultation with Historic England GLAAS). For land that is included within the WSI, no demolition or development shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed WSI, which shall include the statement of significance and research objectives, and: (a) The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording and the nomination of a competent person(s) or organisation to undertake the agreed works (b) Where appropriate, details of a programme for delivering related positive public benefits (c) The programme for post-investigation assessment and subsequent analysis, publication & dissemination and deposition of resulting material. This part of the condition shall not be discharged until these elements have been fulfilled in accordance with the programme set out in the WSI REASON: This pre-commencement condition is necessary to safeguard the archaeological interest on this site. Approval of the WSI before works begin on site provides clarity on what investigations are required, and their timing in relation to the development programme.
- TERRACE (DETAILS): Notwithstanding the hereby approved plans, further details of the balustrading shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to works commencing on site. The balustrading details to be submitted shall be situated at the rear edge of the terrace and shall demonstrate how it would restrict overlooking of the nearest neighbours of Britton Street. REASON: To prevent undue overlooking (oblique, backwards or otherwise) of neighbouring habitable room windows.
- INFORMATIVE: The written scheme of investigation will need to be prepared and implemented by a suitably professionally accredited archaeological practice in accordance with Historic England’s Guidelines for Archaeological Projects in Greater London. This condition (condition no. 5) is exempt from deemed discharge under schedule 6 of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015.
- INFORMATIVE: To ensure compliance with the Building Regulations (including inclusive design and fire safety matters), you should contact the council’s Building Control Service regarding the development and internal and external works.
