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
Erection of new internally illuminated signs. SIGN 01, 02 & 03: New Aldi Logo Sign SIGN 04: Welcome Vinyl on Glazing SIGN 05: Aldi Logo Vinyl on Glazing SIGN 06: Shared Double Sided Totem, Supporting Signs 6A and 6B SIGN 06A: Aldi Logo Sign SIGN 06B: Unit 2 Logo Sign- Details to be agreed as part of a separate application. SIGN07: Aldi Double-Sided Totem Supporting Signs 7A and 7B SIGN07A: Aldi Logo Sign SIGN07B: Aldi Opening Hours Sign SIGN 08: Unit 2 Double-Sided Totem Supporting Signs 8A and 8B. Details to be agreed as part of a separate application. SIGN 08A: Unit 2 Logo Sign Details to be agreed as part of a separate application. SIGN 08B: Unit 2 Opening Hours Sign Details to be agreed as part of a separate application. SIGN 09: Car Park Entry SIGN 10: Pedestrian Sign Entry SIGN 11: Service Yard Entry Sign SIGNS 12-15 Images with Aldi Logo on Vinyl SIGN 16 Aldi Sign - Individual White Polished Acrylic Letters
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2343
- Alternative references
- PP-15050314
- Ward
- West Twickenham Ward [WTK]
- Agent
- The Harris Partnership
- UPRN
- 10002252104
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Advertisement Location Plan 0164Submitted Drawing | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photographs and photomontagesPhotographs and photomontages | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Advertisement Site Plan 0160Submitted Drawing | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Advertisement Elevations 0161Submitted Drawing | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations 0104Submitted Drawing | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Covering letter 03-07-2026Correspondence | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Advertisement Details 0162Submitted Drawing | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 26 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 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 intensity of all sign illumination shall not exceed 33 candelas per square metre, with the exception of Sign 16 letters which shall not exceed 114 candelas per square metre. REASON: To preserve amenity and prevent danger to road users.
- 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 preserve amenity and ensure that the proposed development does not prejudice the appearance of the locality.
- The signs shall not be illuminated to show red, green nor amber in colour nor in such other manner as may conflict with any traffic signs or signals or cause danger to road users. REASON: To prevent danger to road users.
- Illuminated signs will be switched off outside of operational hours unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: To safeguard ecology/biodiversity, and preserve neighbouring amenity.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plan(s) and document(s), where applicable:- Received 3rd July 2026: Drawings - 18960: - 0104 P01 - 0160 P01 - 0161 P01 - 0162 P01 - 0164 - Application Form REASON: To accord with the terms of the application, for the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any road traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or so as otherwise to render hazardous the use of any highway, railway, waterway (including any coastal waters) or aerodrome (civil or military). REASON: To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007.
- In accordance with paragraph DM3 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
