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 extension to front elevation.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2187
- Alternative references
- PP-15021266
- Ward
- Hampton North Ward [HPN]
- Agent
- Rayfield
- UPRN
- 100022284866
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing PLANSubmitted Drawing | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Location planSubmitted Drawing | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed PLANSuperseded Drawing | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Block plan of the siteSubmitted Drawing | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL FORM-1Application Form | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL FORM-2Application Form | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| FSSReport | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment QuestionnaireReport | 20 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed plans & elevationsSubmitted Drawing | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Tree Protection DetailsDetail Drawing | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed plans & elevationsRevised Drawing | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Rendered image of proposal (rear)3D Views/Plans | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Rendered image of proposal (front)3D Views/Plans | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 1 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 1 Sept 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceConsultation 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 sourceExtension 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
- 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.
- The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission. REASON: To conform with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
- 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 existing building and does not prejudice the appearance of the locality.
- For the avoidance of doubt the drawing(s) and document(s) assessed as part of this application are as follows:- Received 22/06/2026: - Application Form - CIL Form - Design and Access Statement - Location Plan - Proposed Location Plan - Drawing No. ES260096/1 Existing Received 24/06/2026: - Fire Strategy Report Received 20/07/2026: - Flood Risk Assessment Questionnaire Received 27/08/2026: - Tree Protection Details - Drawing No. ES260096/2 Proposed Single Storey Extension to Front Elevation REASON: To accord with the terms of the application, for the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- 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.
- Prior to the commencement of development, a detailed scheme of tree protection, in line with BS5837, for both on and off-site trees, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No equipment, machinery or materials shall be brought onto the site for the purpose of the development until a time when the approved tree protection details and plans have been implemented in full. The approved tree protection details shall thereafter be retained on site for the duration of the development. REASON: To ensure that tree(s) are not damaged or otherwise adversely affected by the building operations.
