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
Non material amendment to planning reference 22/3112/FUL - To phase the proposed development and to amend the following pre-commencement conditions to align with said phasing of works on site: Conditions 43 (Construction Method Statement), 44 (CEMP), 45 (Construction Logistics Plan), 46 (Ecology Report), 48 (Detailed Drainage Design), 49 (Submitted Arboricultural Details) and 52 (Heads of Terms) and remove Condition 53 (Sale of Land).
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2816
- Alternative references
- PP-15151037
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Agent
- Seth
- UPRN
- 100023573762
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| GA PLAN - DRAINAGE STRATEGYSuperseded Drawing | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| COVER LETTERSuperseded | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| Meadows Hall Addendum NoteReport | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| 4821-MOM-XX-XX-DR-C-00610 Phase 1 Drainage ProposalRevised Drawing | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterReport | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
DecisionPlanning conditions
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing(s) No(s) and Document(s) to which this decision refers are as follows:- Cover Letter prepared by ROK Planning; and Drawing 'Phase 1 Drainage Works' Ref. 4821-MOM-XX-XXDR-C-00610 P02; Received 27 August 2026
- Should the site remain in Council ownership, condition U0164752 Heads of Terms should be addressed through internal arrangements to secure the necessary obligations. Should the site be sold, the condition will need to be satisfied through the completion of a S106 legal agreement and written notification of the sales agreement outlining the restriction on implementation (excluding phase 1 works) of the Development except after completion of a Section 106 with the freeholder to secure the Heads of Terms outlined in condition 'Heads of Terms' and informative 'Heads of Terms'.
- No development (excluding the Phase 1 works described in the Cover Letter prepared by ROK Planning and as illustrated on drawing Ref. 4821-MOM-XX-XXDR-C-00610 P02; received 27 August 2026) shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a detailed Construction Management Plan (to include any demolition works) using the Council's proforma document (https://www.richmond.gov.uk/media/22165/construction_management_plan_guidance_ notes.pdf) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be implemented other than in accordance with the approved plan. The Statement shall detail : 1. Contact details, including a 24hr emergency contact (details of which shall be displayed on any hoarding / security fencing 2. Programme length and phasing 3. The number, type and dimensions of vehicles required 4. Vehicle routing 5. Details of holding areas for construction traffic and communication strategy for their arrival 6. Methods of spoil removal and concrete supply 7. Details and location where plant and materials will be loaded and unloaded 8. Security hoarding and maintenance of such 9. Site setup drawings showing the position of vehicles, skips, concrete supply, etc. at a minimum scale of 1:200, showing the site in context of the surrounding highway and neighbouring properties 10. On classified roads generally, vehicles will be expected to enter and exit the site in forward gear. Swept Path Analysis drawings will be required to demonstrate this 11. Details of how the safety of highway users and vulnerable pedestrians will be managed 12. Details of how access to neighbouring properties will be maintained 13. Details of how any trees and street furniture (i.e. lighting columns, communications cabinets, bollards, etc.) are to be protected during the works 14. Details of any required footway and/or road closures, or highway licences 15. Any necessary parking suspension details 16. Details of any wheel-washing facilities, if required 17. Details of measures that will be applied to control the emission of noise, vibration and dust including working hours. This should follow Best Practice detailed within BS 5228-1:2009+A1:2014, Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites; as well as for dust control: COSHH 2002 (as amended 2020), The London Plan 2021 Policy SI-1-D and HSE Construction Information Sheet CIS36 18. Where applicable, the Construction Management Statement should be written in conjunction with the Arboricultural Method Statement, and in accordance with British Statement 5837:2012 'Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - recommendations', in particular section 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 7. REASON: In the interests of highway and pedestrian safety together with the amenity of the area and in order to demonstrate the development would not have an unacceptable impact on the operation of the public highway and neighbours.
- No works shall start (excluding the Phase 1 works described in the Cover Letter prepared by ROK Planning and as illustrated on drawing Ref. 4821-MOM-XX-XXDR-C-00610 P02; received 27 August 2026) until Construction Environmental/Ecological Management Plan (or similar) is submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and thereafter constructed in accordance with these details. The CEMP needs to take into account the recommendations of the Ecosupport Ltd Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (dated 23rd June 2022). REASON: To prevent harm to wildlife and protect existing biodiversity.
- No development (excluding the Phase 1 works described in the Cover Letter prepared by ROK Planning and as illustrated on drawing Ref. 4821-MOM-XX-XXDR-C-00610 P02; received 27 August 2026) shall take place until a site-specific Construction Logistics Plan has been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan must demonstrate the adoption and use of the best practicable means to reduce the effects of noise, vibration, dust, emissions and site lighting. The plan shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Procedures for maintaining good public relations including complaint management, public consultation and liaison 2. Arrangements for liaison with the Council's Pollution Control Team 3. Mitigation measures as defined in BS 5228-1:2009+A1:201 4 shall be used to minimise noise disturbance from construction works. 5. Procedures for emergency deviation of the agreed working hours. 6. Control measures for dust and other air-borne pollutants. 7. Measures for controlling the use of site lighting whether required for safe working or for security purposes. The development shall not be constructed other than in accordance with the approved Plan. REASON: To safeguard highway and pedestrian safety, protect the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers, and to prevent harm to wildlife and protect existing biodiversity, and deterioration of air quality.
- Should works (excluding the Phase 1 works described in the Cover Letter prepared by ROK Planning and as illustrated on drawing Ref. 4821-MOM-XX-XXDR-C-00610 P02; received 27 August 2026) not commence before January 2024, a repeat ecological survey will be required to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. REASON: To ensure that data is current and valid and to prevent harm to wildlife and protect existing biodiversity.
- Prior to commencement of groundworks (excluding the Phase 1 works described in the Cover Letter prepared by ROK Planning and as illustrated on drawing Ref. 4821-MOM-XX-XXDR-C-00610 P02; received 27 August 2026, site investigations and demolition), a final detailed drainage design including drawings, an updated SuDS proforma and supporting calculations aligned with the Drainage strategy and SuDS assessment (dated July 2022) and Addendums (dated 12th of June and 7th of July 2023) as well as the Flood Risk Assessment (received 17th of October 2022) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. A detailed management plan confirming routine maintenance tasks for all drainage components shall also be submitted and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority to demonstrate how the drainage system is to be maintained for the lifetime of the development. The approved details shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. REASON: To prevent the risk of flooding to and from the site in accordance with relevant policy requirements including but not limited to London Plan Policy SI 13, its associated Sustainable Design and Construction SPG, the Non-Statutory Technical Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems and Richmond Council's Local Plan Policy LP21.
- A. The development hereby approved shall not be implemented other than in accordance with the principles and methodology as described within the approved Arboricultural details 'Tree Survey Arboricultural Impact Assessment Arboricultural Method Statement, Ref: AR4888', unless otherwise previously agreed in writing with the local planning authority. B. Prior to commencement of works (excluding the Phase 1 works described in the Cover Letter prepared by ROK Planning and as illustrated on drawing Ref. 4821-MOM-XX-XXDR-C-00610 P02; received 27 August 2026) , confirmation of the appointment of a retained Arboricultural consultant to conduct and submit an auditable system of site supervision and monitoring shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority arboricultural officer. C. Illustrated monitoring reports concerning the condition of retained trees shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, upon commencement of phase 2 works and completion of works hereby approved. REASON: To ensure that the tree(s) are not damaged or otherwise adversely affected by demolition, building operations, excavations and soil compaction.
- No development (excluding the Phase 1 works described in the Cover Letter prepared by ROK Planning and as illustrated on drawing Ref. 4821-MOM-XX-XXDR-C-00610 P02; received 27 August 2026) shall commence until a valid and enforceable agreement to secure the following has been submitted to and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority: 1. delivery of affordable housing 2. consultation and engagement with the Council's Specialist Occupational Therapist 3. removal of car parking permits for future residents 4. measures to ensure the housing meets zero carbon 5. highway works, including crossover, reinstatement of pavements, and stopping up order The development shall not be implemented other than in accordance with the approved agreement. REASON: To accord with the terms of the application, and to ensure the necessary mitigation is in place to avoid unacceptable impacts on energy consumption, transport and health infrastructure.
- This decision only relates to the non-material amendment described in the decision notice and is not a reissue of the original planning permission (22/3112/FUL), which still stands. This and the decision notice of original planning permission should be read together and the terms and conditions of the original planning permission remain in force.
