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
1.Halo Illuminated External Entrance Logo (Fascia Sign) 2. 'Bus Stop' projecting Illuminated sign 3. Illuminated Plinth sign in window
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2194
- Alternative references
- PP-15023929
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Agent
- Howell
- UPRN
- 10002264497
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| Location planSubmitted Drawing | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| SITE IMAGES=04Other plans | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| SITE PLAN=05Existing Block Plan | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| EXISTING EXTERNAL ELEVATION TO GEORGE STREET AND PLANSubmitted Drawing | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED EXTERNAL ELEVATION TO GEORGE STREET AND PLANSubmitted Drawing | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementReport | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 3 Aug 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 3 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 illumination of the sign(s) is to be by fixed and constant lights and not by lights which are or appear to be intermittent, moving, flashing or vibrating lights. REASON: To ensure that the proposed development does not prejudice the appearance of the locality.
- The intensity of illumination shall not exceed 340 candelas per square metre. REASON: To preserve amenity and prevent danger to road users
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents, where applicable. Location Plan - Planning Portal Site Plan 05 Existing External Elevation to George Street 49 Proposed External Elevation to George Street 50 Received 23 June 2026 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
