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
Enlargement of rear lightwell with installation of new door and stair. Replacement of cement render/pointing, vents/rainwater goods and front lightwell door.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1629/LBC
- Alternative references
- PP-15017040_C
- Ward
- Clerkenwell
- Agent
- Mr Theo Jones
- UPRN
- 5300026384
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Please go to P2026/1628/FUL to view all drawings and documentsApplication Form | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceExtension date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
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).
- ALL EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WORKS TO MATCH (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.
- MATERIALS (DETAILS): Prior to the commencement of the relevant part of the works, detailed drawings with materials annotated or manufacturer’s specifications and illustrations of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: (a) Cast iron vents (b) Rainwater goods The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. 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.
- Location Plan; GA100; GA101 P2; GA102; GA103; GA200; GA201; GA300; GA301; GA309; GA305; DT100; DT301; DT302; DT401; DT402; Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Preliminary Method Statement Revision A dated 10 April 2026 (document ref. MDJAC-BS25190-AIAPMS-01A); Design, Access and Heritage Statement – P1 dated June 2026; Sustainable Design and Construction Statement; Method statement - Removal of inappropriate cement pointing and render dated June 2026.
