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
Installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/0785
- Alternative references
- PP-14759436
- Ward
- East Sheen Ward [EST]
- Agent
- Stephens
- UPRN
- MAN000000000828676
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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 HReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix IReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub Proposal Appendix JReport | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Communication Hub ProposalSuperseded | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| FUSE HEAD LOCATIONSubmitted Drawing | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL QNRApplication Form | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| Cover Letter - fssCorrespondence | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| SITE AND IMAGESSubmitted Drawing | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| QuestionnaireAppeal Questionnaire | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
| Appeal StatementAppeal Council`s Case | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
| Suggested ConditionsAppeal Council`s Case | 25 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
- The proposed communications hub, by reason of its siting, scale, form, appearance and incorporation of a large illuminated advertisement display within an already cluttered section of the public realm, would constitute an intrusive and unnecessary addition to the streetscape. The development would add to the cumulative effect of existing street furniture and advertising infrastructure, resulting in visual clutter that would detract from the character, appearance and quality of the public realm within East Sheen Town Centre. As such, the development would fail to achieve a high standard of urban design or contribute positively to local character and the quality of the public realm, contrary to the NPPF, Policies PBS8, 1, 17, 28 and 44 of the Richmond Local Plan (2025), Policies D3 and D8 of the London Plan (2021), the East Sheen Village Planning Guidance SPD and the objectives of the Urban Design Study and Healthy Streets for London.
- The proposed communications hub, by reason of its siting within a busy town centre footway in close proximity to a bus stop, existing street furniture and established pedestrian desire lines, would result in an unacceptable obstruction within the public realm that would impede pedestrian movement, reduce pedestrian comfort and diminish the functionality of the footway. The proposal would fail to support the Healthy Streets approach, would not maximise opportunities for walking, wheeling and public realm enhancement, and would represent unnecessary street furniture in a location where the available pavement space performs an important movement and place function. In the absence of sufficient evidence demonstrating that the development would not adversely affect pedestrian flow and comfort, the proposal is contrary to Policies 1, 47 and 51 of the Richmond Local Plan (2025), Policy PBS8 of the Richmond Local Plan, and Policies D8, T2 and T4 of the London Plan (2021) as supported by Healthy Streets for London.
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing(s) No(s) and Document(s) to which this decision refers are as follows:- Application Letter - Prepared by JCDecaux - Dated 6 March 2026 Appendix A - Hub Unit specification, Pages 1-17 - Prepared by JCDecaux - Submitted 6 March 2026 Appendix B - Community Channel, Pages 1-10 - Prepared by JCDecaux - Submitted 6 March 2026 Appendix D - Zoll AED 3 Product Specifications - Prepared by Community Heartbeat - Submitted 6 March 2026 Appendix F - Pavement Reinstatement, Pages 1-4 - Prepared by JCDecaux - Submitted 6 March 2026 Appendix G - Communication Hub Unit Management Plan Reference V5 - Prepared by JCDecaux - Submitted 06 March 2026 Appendix H - A/489467/05 Rev B - Hub 1 Plan - Prepared by the applicant - Submitted 06 March 2026 A03021 - Site D - Site Plan and Images (Location Plan, Site Plan, photographs, rendered images, existing examples), pages 1-7 - Prepared by JCDecaux - Submitted 12 June 2026 Fuze head location - Prepared by JCDecaux - Submitted 12 June 2026
- 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.
