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
Alterations to the roof form including removal of the hipped roof over the existing two-storey side addition and formation of a gable end to the main roof; erection of a first floor rear extension; alterations to the existing single-storey rear extension roof and associated fenestration changes to side and rear elevations; formation of a small roof terrace; and replacement front entrance canopy.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2598
- Alternative references
- PP-15082780
- Ward
- Barnes Ward [BRN]
- Agent
- Horvath
- UPRN
- 100022295340
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| LOCATION PLANSubmitted Drawing | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN STATEMENTReport | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| CIL FORMApplication Form | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| FIRE PLANNING STRATEGY STATEMENTReport | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENTReport | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENTReport | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED BLOCK SITE PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATION - FROM 49 LOWTHER ROADSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED LOFT FLOOR PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED ROOF PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATIONSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED REAR ELEVATIONSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATION - FROM 45 LOWTHER ROADSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED SECTION A-ASubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING BLOCK SITE PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING LOFT FLOOR PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING ROOF PLANSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING FRONT ELEVATIONSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING REAR ELEVATIONSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING SIDE ELEVATION - FROM 45 LOWTHER ROADSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| EXISTING SIDE ELEVATION - FROM 49 LOWTHER ROADSubmitted Drawing | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| SITE PHOTOS - REDACTEDReport | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 3 Sept 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
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Council sourceDecision due date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
DecisionPlanning conditions
- The proposed roof alterations and first floor rear extension, by reason of their scale, mass, design and relation to the neighbouring dwelling, would represent an 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.
- The proposed first floor rear balcony, by reason of its siting and relationship to the neighbouring properties, would result in an unacceptable loss of privacy to the detriment of the amenities enjoyed by the occupants of surrounding neighbouring properties. The proposal is therefore contrary to, in particular, Policy 46 of the Local Plan.
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing Nos to which this decision refers are as follows:- Drawing No. 100; 101; 102; 303 existing loft floor plan; 104; 105; 106; 107; 108; 300; 301; 302; 303 proposed loft floor plan; 304; 305; 306; 307; 308; 309; received the 27th July 2026 and Location Plan received the 24th July 2026. Fire Strategy Statement, Flood Risk Assessment and BNG Statement received 24th July 2026.
- In accordance with section 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 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.
