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
Repair and reinstate front boundary wall.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2288
- Alternative references
- PP-14999792
- Ward
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP]
- UPRN
- 100023395437
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| The location planSubmitted Drawing | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Heritage Statement and Design & Access StatementReport | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL QNRApplication Form | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| SITE LOCATION PLANSubmitted Drawing | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| RES - FSSReport | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing Front Boundary Wall - Front ElevationSubmitted Drawing | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| Showing Front Boundary Wall Affected Area - Front ElevationSubmitted Drawing | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| Showing Front Boundary Wall Existing - Side ElevationSubmitted Drawing | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| Showing Front Boundary Wall Affected Area - Side ElevationSubmitted Drawing | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| 03_Foundation Cross Section DrawingRevised Drawing | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| 02_Protection of Existing Wall section DrawingRevised Drawing | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| decisionDecision Notice | 18 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 sourceDecision due date
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Council sourceDecision expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
decisionPlanning conditions
- Sample panels of boundary wall brickwork showing the proposed brick, face-bond and pointing shall be provided on site and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the relevant parts of the works are commenced. The sample panels shall be retained on site until the work is completed. The relevant works shall not be implemented other than in accordance with the approved sample panel. REASON: To ensure that the proposed development is in keeping with the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building. and does not prejudice the appearance of the locality.
- Where new bricks are required to be used for the reconstruction of the approved boundary wall repair, sample bricks shall be supplied to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the replacement bricks being used. REASON: To ensure that the proposed development is in keeping with the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building. and does not prejudice the appearance of the locality.
- Bricks retrieved from the subject boundary wall to be repaired and reinstated shall kept on a pallet to keep them raised off the ground. REASON: To ensure that the proposed development preserves the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and its fabric.
- 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 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.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents, where applicable. Comment 03_Foundation Cross Section Drawing Query 02_Protection of Existing Wall section Drawing Received 11 August 2026, and 1 – Langham House Front (North Facing) Front Elevation Existing Front Boundary Wall 2 – Langham House Front (North Facing) Front Elevation Showing Front Boundary Wall Affected Area Needing Repair 3 – Langham House Side (East Facing) Side Elevation Showing Front Boundary Wall Existing 4 – Langham House Side (East Facing) Side Elevation Showing Front Boundary Wall Affected Area Post Repair Received 07 July 2026, and Location Plan Received 30 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 amended following negotiations with the Council to ensure the scheme complied with adopted policy and guidance, and a decision was made without delay
