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
Variation of condition U0187231 - land contamination and removal of condition DV43C - parking permit restriction of planning reference 24/1563/GPD26.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/1236
- Alternative references
- PP-14842154
- Ward
- Fulwell & Hampton Hill Ward [FLW]
- Agent
- Smith
- UPRN
- MAN000000000830126
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 8 Apr 2026 | View |
| Covering letterCorrespondence | 8 Apr 2026 | View |
| DESKTOP STUDYReport | 8 Apr 2026 | View |
| Parking Survey Rev P01Report | 12 Jul 2024 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Consultation expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
DecisionPlanning conditions
- Development under Schedule 2, Part 2 Class MA is permitted subject to the condition that- a) The development shall be carried out in accordance with the information submitted to the local planning authority; b) The development under Class MA must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the date the prior approval is granted; c) Any building permitted to be used as a dwellinghouse by virtue of Class MA is to remain in use as a dwellinghouse within the meaning of Class C3 of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order and for no other purpose, except to the extent that the other purpose is ancillary to the use as a dwellinghouse.
- None of the buildings hereby approved shall be occupied until arrangements for the storage and disposal of refuse/waste have been made in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: To safeguard the appearance of the property and the amenities of the area.
- No refuse or waste material of any description shall be left or stored anywhere on the site other than within a building or refuse enclosure. REASON: To safeguard the appearance of the property and the amenities of the area.
- No building/dwelling/part of the development shall be occupied until cycle parking facilities have been provided in accordance with detailed drawings to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, such drawings to show the position, design, materials and finishes thereof. REASON: To accord with this Council's policy to discourage the use of the car wherever possible.
- If during the development work, areas of contamination are encountered, then the applicant shall immediately notify the Local Planning Authority. The nature and extent of any contamination found shall be fully assessed by way of a site investigation and an adequate site investigation report and remediation strategy shall be submitted to and approved by Local Planning Authority in writing. Any remediation work agreed shall be fully implemented and a remediation verification report submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: To protect future users of the site and the environment.
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing(s) No(s) and Document(s) to which this decision refers are as follows:- DESKTOP STUDY ref.: S21-695/DS 2103_PL_000 2103_PL_001 REV E - received 21/06/2024. Parking Survey Rev P01 dated 12 July 2024. Covering Letter dated 08.04.26.
- The applicant is advised that this permission results in a chargeable scheme under the Borough's and the Mayor of London's Community Infrastructure Levy.
- If you wish to name or number a new development, sub-divide an existing property, or change the name or number(s) of an existing property or development, you will need to apply to the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. Further details of this process, fees, and the necessary information and forms that need to be submitted can be found on the Council's website https://www.richmond.gov.uk/street_numbering_and_naming.
- {\b Decision Drawings:} For the avoidance of doubt the drawing numbers to which this decision refers are as follows:- ^IN; ^IN;. {\b Reason for granting:} The proposal has been considered in the light of the Development Plan, comments from statutory consultees and third parties (where relevant) and compliance with Supplementary Planning Guidance as appropriate. It has been concluded that there is not a demonstrable harm to interests of acknowledged importance caused by the development that justifies withholding planning permission. {\b Principal Policies:} The following have been taken into account in the consideration of this proposal:- Unitary Development Plan - First Review 2005 policies BLT 11, 15 and 16 {\b Building Regulations:} The applicant is advised that the erection of new buildings or alterations to existing buildings should comply with the Building Regulations. This permission is NOT a consent under the Building Regulations for which a separate application should be made. For application forms and advice please contact the Building Control Section of the Street Scene department, 2nd floor, Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ. (Tel: 020 8891 1411). If you alter your proposals in any way, including to comply with the Building Regulations, a further planning application may be required. If you wish to deviate in any way from the proposals shown on the approved drawings you should contact the Development Control Department, 2nd floor, Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ. (Tel: 020 8891 7300). {\b Damage to the public highway:} Care should be taken to ensure that no damage is caused to the public highway adjacent to the site during demolition and/or construction. The Council will seek to recover any expenses incurred in repairing or making good such damage from the owner of the land in question or the person causing or responsible for the damage. You are recommended to prepare a survey, including photographs, of the condition of the adjacent public highway, including pavement, which should be sent to the Local Highway Authority prior to the commencement of work to ensure that damage to the highway is prevented or repaired. Otherwise you and/or your contractior, may be held responsible for any damage found on completion of the works. If the pavement is already broken or damaged you should contact Traffic and Transport, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, 44 York Street, Twickenham TW1 3BZ (Telephone 0845 612 2660) to arrange a joint inspection of the footway before work commences. {\b Noise control - Building sites:} Attention is drawn to the noise control provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Any enquiries for further information should be made to the Commercial Environmental Health Team, 7B Parkshot, Richmond TW9 2RT (Tel: 020 8891 7994).
