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
Amalgamation of No’s. 16 and 18 to provide a single dwellinghouse. Erection of single storey rear extension and replacement two storey rear outrigger (garden room) extension, installation of rooflights, conversion of existing garage with reconfigured secondary entrance and associated landscaping works.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1504/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14969194
- Ward
- Canonbury
- Agent
- Mr Neil Dusheiko
- UPRN
- 10010441766
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Location PlanDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Lower Ground Floor PlanDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Upper Ground Floor PlanDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Second Floor PlanDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Roof PlanDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Street ElevationDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Front ElevationDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Side ElevationDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Rear ElevationDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing South Side ElevationDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Section AADrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Section BBDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Section CCDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Section DDDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Section EE and FFDrawings - Existing | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Lower Ground Floor PlanDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Upper Ground Floor PlanDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor PlanDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Street ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Front ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Side ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Rear ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed South Side ElevationDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section AADrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section BBDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section CCDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section DDDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section EE and FFDrawings - Proposed | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Community Infrastructure Levy - Completed FormApplication Supporting Documents | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementApplication Supporting Documents | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementApplication Supporting Documents | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Structural Method Statement AppendicesApplication Supporting Documents | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Structural Method StatementApplication Supporting Documents | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural ReportApplication Supporting Documents | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing AssessmentApplication Supporting Documents | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| delegated reportDelegated Report | 3 Aug 2026 | View |
| dn finalDecision Notice Final | 3 Aug 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
dn finalPlanning 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: PR-010 PL.01; PR-100 PL.01; PR-101 PL.01; PR-102 PL.01; PR-103 PL.01; PR-104 PL.01; PR-200 PL.01; PR-201 PL.01; PR-202 PL.01; PR-203 PL.01; PR-204 PL.01; PR-300 PL.01; PR-301 PL.01; PR-302 PL.01; PR-303 PL.01; PR-304 PL.01; P1449 Planning Statement [Planning Insight; June 2026]; Design and Access Statement [Neil Dusheiko Architects; June 2026]; PP2999/AV/DL/202605-AV Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Assessment [NRG Consulting; MAY 2026]; 12346 Arboricultural Report [Crown Tree Consultancy; June 2026]; 852 Rev A Structural Method Statement [Foster Structures; June 2026] 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 approved 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.
- SIDE GLAZING (COMPLIANCE): Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the side glazing shown on approved plan PR-204 PL.01 (facing No. 14 Alwyne Villas), shall be constructed so that no part of the framework less than 1.7m above finished floor level shall be openable. Any part below that level shall be fitted with, and retained in perpetuity, purpose made obscure glazing to a minimum of level 3 on the standard scale. REASON: To safeguard neighbouring amenity in accordance with Policy PLAN1.
- BASEMENT DEVELOPMENT MONITORING (COMPLIANCE): The Chartered Structural Engineer (Foster Structures) certifying the Structural Method Statement (dated June 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 with the submitted Structural Method Statement for the duration of the construction and to comply with the Islington Basement Development SPD (2016).
- TREE PROTECTION (DETAILS): Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved (including demolition and all preparatory work), a scheme for the protection of the retained trees, in accordance with BS 5837:2012, including a Tree Protection Plan(s) (TPP) and an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Specific issues to be dealt with in the TPP and AMS: (a) location and installation of services/ utilities/ drainage; (b) methods of demolition within the root protection area (RPA as defined in BS 5837: 2012) of the retained trees; (c) details of construction within the RPA or that may impact on the retained trees; (d) a full specification for the installation of boundary treatment works; (e) a full specification for the construction of any roads, parking areas and driveways, including details of the no-dig specification and extent of the areas of the roads, parking areas and driveways to be constructed using a no-dig specification. Details shall include relevant sections through them; (f) detailed levels and cross-sections to show that the raised levels of surfacing, where the installation of no-dig surfacing within Root Protection Areas is proposed, demonstrating that they can be accommodated where they meet with any adjacent building damp proof courses; (g) a specification for protective fencing to safeguard trees during both demolition and construction phases and a plan indicating the alignment of the protective fencing; (h) a specification for scaffolding and ground protection within tree protection zones; (i) tree protection during construction indicated on a TPP and construction and construction activities clearly identified as prohibited in this area; (j) details of site access, temporary parking, on site welfare facilities, loading, unloading and storage of equipment, materials, fuels and waste as well concrete mixing and use of fires; (k) boundary treatments within the RPA; (l) methodology and detailed assessment of root pruning; (m) reporting of inspection and supervision; (n) methods to improve the rooting environment for retained and proposed trees and landscaping. The development thereafter shall be implemented in strict accordance with the approved details. REASON: To satisfy the Local Planning Authority that the trees to be retained will not be damaged during demolition or construction and to protect and enhance the appearance and character of the site and locality, in accordance with policies G1, G5 and G7 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies G1 and G4 of the Islington Strategic and Development Management Policies (2023) and pursuant to Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- TREE PLANTING (DETAILS): Prior to completion or first occupation of the development hereby approved, whichever is the sooner; full details of all proposed tree planting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This will include planting and maintenance specifications, including cross-section drawings, use of guards or other protective measures and confirmation of location, species and sizes, nursery stock type, supplier and defect period. All tree planting shall be carried out in accordance with those details and at those times. Any trees that are found to be dead, dying, severely damaged or diseased within five years of the completion of the building works OR five years of the carrying out of the landscaping scheme (whichever is later), shall be replaced in the next planting season by specimens of similar size and species in the first suitable planting season. REASON: To comply with the duties indicated in Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to safeguard and enhance the amenity of the area, to maximise the quality and usability of open spaces within the development, and to enhance its setting within the immediate locality in accordance with Policies G1, G5 and G7 of the London Plan (2021), and Policies G1 and G4 of the Islington Strategic and Development Management Policies (2023).
- PRIVACY SCREEN (DETAILS): Prior to commencement of the use of upper ground floor rear terrace, details of the proposed privacy screens on the northern side of the terrace (as shown on approved drawing PR-303 PL.01) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The screens shall measure 1.7m high above the finished floor level of the terrace and be retained as such thereafter in perpetuity. REASON: In order to prevent unacceptable overlooking and protect neighbouring privacy in accordance with Policy PLAN1 of the SDMP (2023).
- 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 in accordance with Policy DH4 of the SDMP (2023) and the Basement Development SPD (2016).
- REMOVAL OF PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (COMPLIANCE): Notwithstanding the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class L of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any other order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modifications), no change of use from C3 (dwellinghouses) to C4 (Houses in Multiple Occupation) shall take place without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. REASON: To protect residential amenity, ensure there is no loss of existing larger homes and to ensure an appropriate mix of dwellings in the borough.
- NO USE AS ROOF TERRACE (COMPLIANCE): The flat roof of the upper ground floor rear extension hereby approved (as shown on approved drawing PR102-PL.01) shall not be used as roof terrace, amenity or sitting out area of any kind. It shall only be used in the case of essential maintenance, repair or escape in case of emergency REASON: In order to protect neighbouring amenity in accordance with Policy PLAN1 of the SDMP (2023).
