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 gates/railings to the front driveway and proposed lightweight perforated metal steps to the front lightwell.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/1985
- Alternative references
- PP-14991523_C
- Ward
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP]
- Agent
- Hagerty
- UPRN
- 100022313720
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| The location planSubmitted Drawing | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| EXISTING SITE BLOCK PLAN 22.15.JAN25.050 00Superseded Drawing | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED FRONT DRIVEWAY GATES 22.15.26.FRONT_DRIVEWAY 01Superseded Drawing | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| FRONT LIGHTWELL STEPS 22.15.PREAPP26.FRONT_STEPS 01Superseded Drawing | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| HERITAGE, DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTReport | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| Reasonable Exception Statement - FireReport | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL FormCommunity Infrastructure Levy Form | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| Front Gates and Railings Method StatementReport | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| Front Lightwell Stair Method StatementReport | 7 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Garden Level PlanSubmitted Drawing | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Lower GroundSubmitted Drawing | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Upper Ground Floor PlanSubmitted Drawing | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Front and Rear ElevationsSubmitted Drawing | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Sections AASubmitted Drawing | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Section BBSubmitted Drawing | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Block PlanSubmitted Drawing | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Front Lightwell Steps 22.15.PREAPP26.FRONT_STEPS Rev 02Revised Drawing | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Front Driveway Gates 22.15.26.FRONT_DRIVEWAY Rev 02Revised Drawing | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceSite notice end date
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Council sourceConsultation expiry date
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Council sourceStatutory expiry date
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Council sourceDecision due date
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Council sourceExtension date
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Council sourceDecision expiry date
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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.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents, where applicable. Front Gates and Railings Method Statement, Front Lightwell Stair Method Statement, Heritage, Design and Access Statement & Location Plan received on 07 Jun 2026, 22.15.100 Rev 03, 22.15.101 Rev 03, 22.15.102 Rev 03, 22.15.150 Rev 02, 22.15.160 Rev 02 & 22.15.161 Rev 02 & 22.15.JAN25.050 Rev 00 received on 10 Jun 2026 and 22.15.26.FRONT_DRIVEWAY Rev 02 & 22.15.PREAPP26.FRONT_STEPS Rev 02 received on 14 Jul 2026. REASON: To accord with the terms of the application, for the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- Prior to commencement of relevant works, the following information shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: a) Details of the proposed hard and soft surfacing including a sample of the paving to the pedestrian path. b) Detailed drawings and materials of the proposed brick pillar which shall match as closely as possible to the boundary wall with 57 Petersham Road. The relevant works shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details. Except where specified above, 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 listed building.
- Prior to the commencement of relevant works a detailed method statement setting out how the existing lightwell steps will be removed and how the new steps will be installed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The method statement must clearly set out how the front wall of the property as well as the existing lightwell railings will be protected as part of the works. REASON: To protect the integrity of the Listed Building.
- 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 amended following negotiations with the Council to ensure the scheme complied with adopted policy and guidance, and a decision was made without delay.
