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
Application for consent to display two advertisements: (1) back-illuminated projected lettering 'THE GALLERY' fixed to the painted timber fascia band on three elevations (SW, SE and NE), with gold lettering on a white background; and (2) a double-sided internally illuminated projecting box sign with routed acrylic face.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/1360
- Alternative references
- PP-14846040
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Agent
- Spence
- UPRN
- 100023408623
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 19 Apr 2026 | View |
| Location PlanSubmitted Drawing | 19 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ElevationsSubmitted Drawing | 19 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsSubmitted Drawing | 19 Apr 2026 | View |
| decisionDecision Notice | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Officer reportReport | 4 Jun 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 source
Decision & conditions
decisionPlanning conditions
- The proposed signage, by reason of its siting, scale and design, would appear as an ad hoc, incongruous and unsympathetic addition to the host building's elevation and the street scene, thereby harming visual amenity, including the character and appearance of the host property, which is a Grade II Listed Building and the character and appearance of the Central Richmond Conservation Area. The scheme would be contrary to the NPPF and, in particular, policies 28, 29 and 30 of the Local Plan, policy HC1 of the London Plan, the Shopfronts SPD and Richmond and Richmond Hill Village Planning Guidance as supported by the Central Richmond Conservation Area Statement and Conservation Area Appraisal.
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing(s) No(s) and Document(s) to which this decision refers are as follows: Location Plan Submitted Drawing received by the Local Planning Authority on 19 Apr 2026 Existing Elevations Submitted Drawing received by the Local Planning Authority on 19 Apr 2026 Proposed Elevations Submitted Drawing received by the Local Planning Authority on 19 Apr 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.
