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
Internal repair and redecorations including the installation of a fire alarm system, emergency lighting, fire signage, fire rated cupboards, upgrading of the lighting and power circuit, replacement of flat entrance doors to FD30s fire doors sets and potential replacement of the carpet. Aside from the replacement of the flat entrance doors all work will be carried out in the communal areas of the building.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/1419
- Alternative references
- PP-14881917
- Ward
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP]
- Agent
- Smith
- UPRN
- 100023393957
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| FIRE SAFETY PLANSubmitted Drawing | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| FIRST FLOOR PLANSuperseded Drawing | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| SITE LOCATION PLANSubmitted Drawing | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| DESIGN, ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMENT - REDACTEDReport | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| main entrance door existing and proposedSubmitted Drawing | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| secondary entrance door existing and proposedSubmitted Drawing | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| existing floor plansSubmitted Drawing | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| proposed floor plansSubmitted Drawing | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| communal area existing internal elevationsSubmitted Drawing | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| floor plan with common areas markedSubmitted Drawing | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| support statement inc schedule of worksSuperseded | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL formApplication Form | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Supporting Statement inc schedule of worksReport | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 6 Aug 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 finishes, 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 does not prejudice the appearance of the Listed Building.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents, where applicable. Design and Access Statement & NLRH26-01 received on 23 Apr 2026, D01, D02, NLCA-02, NLRH26-03, NLCA-04 & NLCA-09 received on 26 Jun 2026 and Supporting Statement - Internal Works received on 05 Aug 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 Plan’ received on 23 Apr 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.
