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
Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the whole of the building in existing commercial use (Class E) to residential accommodation to provide 9x self-contained residential units (Class C3) under 'Class MA' of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended)
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1390/PRA
- Alternative references
- PP-14963256
- Ward
- Junction
- Agent
- Luke McBratney
- UPRN
- 5300030656
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Daylight or sunlight assessmentApplication Supporting Documents | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Noise impact assessmentApplication Supporting Documents | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Block plan of the siteBlock Plan | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Combined PROPOSED drawingsDrawings - Proposed | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Combined EXISTING drawingsDrawings - Existing | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice P2026/1390/PRADecision Notice | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Delegated Report P2026/1390/PRADelegated Report | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
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Council sourcePublicity end date
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Council sourceSite notice end date
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Council sourceStatutory expiry date
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Council sourceDecision due date
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Decision & conditions
Decision Notice P2026/1390/PRAPlanning conditions
- CAR FREE DEVELOPMENT: All future occupiers of the residential units hereby approved shall not be eligible to obtain an on street residents parking permit except: i) In the case of disabled persons; ii) In the case of units designated in this planning permission as 'non car free'; or iii) In the case of the resident who is an existing holder of a residents parking permit issued by the London Borough of Islington and has held the permit for a period of at least one year. REASON: To ensure that the development remains car free in accordance with policy T6 of the London Plan 2021, policy T3 of the Islington Local Plan: Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 and Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA, sub–Paragraph MA.2(2)(a) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
- The applicant is reminded of the following conditions as set out in Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended): - In accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA. Sub-paragraph (5) development must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the date prior approval date. - In accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA. Sub-paragraph (6) any building permitted to be used as a dwellinghouse by virtue of Class MA is to remain in use as a dwellinghouse within the meaning of Class C3 of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order and for no other purpose, except to the extent that the other purpose is ancillary to the use as a dwellinghouse. - In accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Paragraph W. Sub-paragraph (12) the development must be carried out — (a) where prior approval is required, in accordance with the details approved by the local planning authority; (b) where prior approval is not required, or where sub-paragraph (11)(c) applies, in accordance with the details provided in the application referred to in sub-paragraph (1), unless the local planning authority and the developer agree otherwise in writing.
- For the avoidance of doubt, any required changes to the external elevations of the building, including fenestration, will require full planning permission.
- The applicant is advised of the need to fully comply with Building Regulations 2010 in relation to fire safety compliance and noise insulation requirements.
- As outlined in the submitted Noise Impact Assessment dated 21 May 2026 prepared by Deane Austin Ltd, it is advised that an upgrade to the party wall with an independent wall lining to be added and a recommendation on glazing and ventilation, it is therefore advised that these recommendations are implemented prior to occupation.
- EP001 – Existing and Proposed Block Plan, E001 – Existing Floor Plans, E002 – Existing Floor Plans, E003 – Existing Floor Plans, E004 – Existing Roof Plan, E005 – Existing Front Elevation, E006 – Existing Rear Elevation, E007 – Existing Left Elevation, E008 – Existing Right Elevation, E009 – Existing Section, P001 – Proposed Floor Plan, P002 – Proposed Floor Plan, P003 – Proposed Floor Plan, P004 – Proposed Roof Plan, P005 – Proposed Front Elevation, P006 – Proposed Rear Elevation, P007 – Proposed Left Elevation, P008 – Proposed Right Elevation, P009 – Proposed Section, Noise Impact Assessment dated 21 May 2026 prepared by Deane Austin Ltd, Adequate Natural Light prepared by Richard W Stag
