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 Air Source Heat Pump in rear garden.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/1299
- Alternative references
- PP-14830740_C
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Agent
- McDaniel
- UPRN
- 100022318270
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSubmitted Drawing | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentReport | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity statementReport | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| CIL FormApplication Form | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Fire StrategyReport | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Flood risk AssessementReport | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed PlansSubmitted Drawing | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed SectionsSubmitted Drawing | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing and Propsoed ElevationsSubmitted Drawing | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementReport | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| (redacted) Design and Access StatementReport | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 15 May 2026 | View |
| decisionDecision Notice | 18 May 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 sourcePublicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceSite notice end 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 sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
decisionPlanning conditions
- The works to which this Listed Building Consent relates must be begun before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this consent. REASON: To conform with the requirements of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
- No new external finishes (including fenestration), including works of making good, shall be carried out other than in materials to match the existing, except where indicated otherwise on the submitted application form and/or approved drawings. REASON: To ensure that the proposed development is in keeping with the existing building and does not prejudice the appearance of the locality.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents, where applicable. Site Location Plan 026 Proposed Heat Pump Plan 027 Section Garden Heat Pump 028 Elevations_Garden Heat Pump Received 13 April 2026 REASON: To accord with the terms of the application, for the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The development must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Safety Strategy received 13 April 2026 unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: To ensure that the development incorporates the necessary fire safety measures in accordance with the Mayor's London Plan Policy D12.
- 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 application was acceptable as submitted, and approved without delay
