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
The installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display, as illustrated in the attached documentation.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/0781
- Alternative references
- PP-14759400
- Ward
- Whitton Ward [WTT]
- Agent
- Stephens
- UPRN
- MAN000000000828656
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix AReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix BReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix CReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix DReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix EReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix FReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix GReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix HReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix IReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix JReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub ProposalReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| Hub Unit Specification - Appendix AReport | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| GA PLAN - Appendix HReport | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| Site Plan and ImagesSubmitted Drawing | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| QuestionnaireAppeal Questionnaire | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
| Appeal FormAppeal Form | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Appeal status: Appeal lodged
DecisionPlanning conditions
- Please provide the submitted drawing set as individual drawings. We also need a scaled elevations to.
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing(s) No(s) to which this decision refers are as follows: received 6/03/2026: - Cover Letter - Appendix B - Community Channel - AEDs in Communities - Zoll AED 3 Product Specification - Appendix E Sustainability - Appendix F Pavement Reinstatement - Unit Management Plan - Suggested Conditions and Reasons - Streetscape Guidance - Site Plan & Images received 1/06/2026: - Application Form received 12/06/2026: - Site Plan and Images - Drawing No. A/489467/05 - Hub Unit Specification
- In accordance with paragraphs 38-42 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Richmond upon Thames Borough Council takes a positive and proactive approach to the delivery of sustainable development, by: * Providing a formal pre-application service * Providing written policies and guidance, all of which is available to view on the Council's website * Where appropriate, negotiating amendments to secure a positive decision * Determining applications in a timely manner. In this instance: * The applicants did not seek formal pre-application advice, and the scheme was found to be contrary to policy and guidance, and subsequently refused. The Council is ready to enter into discussions, through the Council's formal pre-application service, to advise the applicants of relevant policy and guidance; and where possible assist in the preparation of a new planning permission. More information on the pre-application service and relevant fees can be found online at www.richmond.gov.uk/pre-application_for_developers.
- The proposed unit, by reason of its shape, size and siting would adversely impact pedestrian safety and is contrary to the NPPF and Local Plan (2025) Policy LP47 and the Transport SPD.
