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
Single storey rear extension
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/1061
- Alternative references
- PP-14797935
- Ward
- Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
- Agent
- Pope
- UPRN
- 100022333042
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Fire Safety StrategyReport | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Community Infrastructure Levy - Completed formApplication Form | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentReport | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| P26-18.1 Rev C Existing Rear Elevation, Side Elevation, Ground Floor Plan, Roof Plan, Site Location, Block Plan, Proposed Rear Elevation, Side Elevation, Section, Ground Floor Plan and Roof PlanSuperseded Drawing | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact Assessment Method Statement & Tree Protection Plan BS5837 2012 Ref: 5965 AMS dated 14 April 2026Report | 16 Apr 2026 | View |
| 5965 TREE PLANSubmitted Drawing | 16 Apr 2026 | View |
| BRE PlanSuperseded Drawing | 29 May 2026 | View |
| P26-18.1 Rev C BRE 25 Degree PlanSuperseded Drawing | 29 May 2026 | View |
| P26-18.1 Rev F Proposed Single Storey Rear ExtensionRevised Drawing | 29 Jun 2026 | View |
| Officer's ReportReport | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 1 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
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 sourceExtension date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
DecisionPlanning conditions
- Trees ~ The development, has failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not detrimentally impact on the health and longevity of trees to the detriment of the visual amenity of the locality and the character and appearance of the area. This proposal has failed to evidence and justify the removal of the Cabbage Palm Tree (T1). The proposal therefore is contrary to, in particular, London Plan (2021) Policy G7 (Trees and Woodland) and LBRUT Local Plan (2025) Policy 42.
- The proposed single storey rear extension, by reason of its combined siting, depth, height and massing, would result in an overbearing and visually intrusive form of development that would be detrimental to the amenity of the neighbouring occupiers at No. 51 Copthall Gardens. In addition, the proposal would lead to a harmful loss of daylight and sunlight to this neighbouring property, further exacerbating the adverse impact on residential amenity. Therefore, the proposal is in conflict with Policies 46 and 53 of the LBRUT Local Plan (2025) and the House Extensions and External Alterations SPD.
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing(s) No(s) and Document(s) to which this decision refers are as follows:- AIA Method Statement & Tree Protection Plan BS5837 2012 Ref: 5965 AMS 16 Apr 2026 5965 TREE PLAN 16 Apr 2026 All received on 16 April 2026 Community Infrastructure Levy - Completed Form 25 Mar 2026 Fire Safety Strategy Report 25 Mar 2026 Flood Risk Assessment Report 25 Mar 2026 All received on 25 March 2026 P26-18.1 Rev F Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension Revised Drawing 29 Jun 2026 Received 29 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.
