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
Proposed first floor extension (replacing existing) and loft extension including two rear facing dormer windows.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/1384
- Alternative references
- PP-14875220
- Ward
- East Sheen Ward [EST]
- Agent
- Draper
- UPRN
- 100022293390
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| CIL FORMApplication Form | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| DESIGN, HERITAGE & ACCESS STATEMENTReport | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Fire Safety StatementReport | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlansSubmitted Drawing | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsSubmitted Drawing | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Floor PlansSubmitted Drawing | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ElevationsSubmitted Drawing | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 8 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 sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
DecisionPlanning conditions
- The proposed roof top extensions, by reason of their siting, scale and massing, would represent an overly dominant and incongruous form of development that which will negatively impact the character and appearance of the host property and streetscape. As such, the proposal would be contrary to the NPPF, the House Extensions and External Alterations SPD and the Local Plan policy 28.
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing(s) No(s) and Document(s) to which this decision refers are as follows:- Proposed Floor Plans P01 Submitted Drawing received by the Local Planning Authority on 21 Apr 2026 Proposed Elevations P02 Submitted Drawing received by the Local Planning Authority on 21 Apr 2026 Existing Floor Plans E01 Submitted Drawing received by the Local Planning Authority on 21 Apr 2026 Existing Elevations E02 Submitted Drawing received by the Local Planning Authority on 21 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.
