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
Single Storey Front/Side/Rear Extension following demolition of rear garage and side carport.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2118
- Ward
- Hampton North Ward [HPN]
- Agent
- Muhtasham Qureshi
- UPRN
- 100022277419
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| CIL QNRApplication Form | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application formApplication Form - Redacted | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| EXISTING GROUND & FIRST FLOOR PLANSubmitted Drawing | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| EXISTING ELEVATIONSSubmitted Drawing | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED GROUND & FIRST FLOOR PLANSubmitted Drawing | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED ELEVATIONSSubmitted Drawing | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| EXISTING/PROPOSED ROOF PLANSubmitted Drawing | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| LOCATION & BLOCK PLANSubmitted Drawing | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| FSSReport | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| FRAReport | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer reportReport | 29 Jul 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
Appeal status: Appeal lodged
DecisionPlanning conditions
- Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) is required for your application as the area is susceptible to water drainage. Please mark the relevant box from the link below and submit. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140328084622/http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Utility/Advisory_Comments_FZ2-3_v3.1.pdf
- Fire Safety Strategy required The London Plan 2021 - Policy D12 (A) and D5 and https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/draft_guidance_sheet_d5_b5_evacuation_lifts_070720_web.pdf (london.gov.uk) London Plan policy D12 requires the submission of a Fire Safety Strategy on all planning applications. The Fire Safety Strategy should be presented as a standalone document with a clear structure that addresses the criteria set out in London Plan Policy D12 part A. The submitted drawings should address the requirements set out at paragraphs 3.12.3 and 3.12.4 of the London Plan. Where the applicant considers parts of or the whole policy do not apply, this should be justified in a Reasonable Exception Statement (RES). Draft guidance on Fire Safety Strategies is available at: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/planning/implementing-london-plan/london-plan-guidance/fire-safety-guidance-pre-consultation-information Where the proposal includes a lift, the applicant should address the requirements of London Plan policy D5 within their Fire Safety Statement.
- Application fee currently outstanding: £548 Please use the link below to pay https://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/online_services/pay once on webpage please select *Make an Additional Planning Application Payment*
- The proposed extension, by reason of its siting, bulk 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:- - PL/A733/11, PL/A733/12, PL/A733/13 rev. A, PL/A733/14 rev. A, PL/A733/15 and PL/A733/16 received by council 18 June 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.
