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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Variation of conditions C2 (floor space), C3 (unit size) and C4 (travel plan) pursuant to planning permission 22/00725/WCPP
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/00829/WCPP
- Alternative references
- PP-14145102
- Development type
- Largescale Major Retail (+2ha)
- Ward
- Paston & Walton
- Parish
- Peterborough
- Agent
- Mr Mark Tombs
- UPRN
- 100091612056
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Plans: Proposed Unit A Elevations South and East - 313-211-03DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Revised - Location PlanDCPLANS | 15 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Existing Unit A Elevations North and West - 313-020-01DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Unit A Proposed GF - 313-100-05DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Design and Access Statement Rev 2DCSUPDOC | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Unit A Existing Roof - 313-012DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): DrainageDCCONWEB | 17 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Unit A Elevations North and West - 313-210-04DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Existing Unit A Elevations South and East - 313-021-01DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Unit A Proposed Roof - 313-102-01DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Existing Site Plan - 313-005-01DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Location Plan - 313-001DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Previous/Parent decision notice: 22/00725/WCPP Decision NoticeDCPRDEC | 8 Jul 2025 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): PollutionDCCONWEB | 21 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Unit A Existing GF - 313-010-01DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Unit A Existing FF - 313-011-01DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Unit A Extension Sections - 313-310-01DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Unit A Proposed FF - 313-101-05DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Archaeology ServicesDCCONWEB | 25 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Sustainable Drainage AssessmentDCSUPDOC | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Travel Plan FinalDCSUPDOC | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Planning and Retail StatementDCSUPDOC | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Operator Statement by Marks and Spencer PlcDCSUPDOC | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Site Plan - 313-051-03DCPLANS | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Transport AssessmentDCSUPDOC | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Form: Application FormDCAPFORM | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Banbury Cross Currys Transport Statement - May 2010DCSUPDOC | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Vehicle Trip GenerationDCSUPDOC | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Photograph of Site NoticeDCSNPHOT | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 25 Sept 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Banbury Sainsburys Transport Statement - Dec 2008DCSUPDOC | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: NTR Planning Note - Unit ADCSUPDOC | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Car Park Sensitivity AssessmentDCSUPDOC | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Agent letter & highways consultants technical noteDCSUPDOC | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Public Comment: - Blackwell Consulting Stuart House East Wing St John'S StreetDCREPP | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| 82550_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Previous/Parent decision notice: 22/00725/WCPP Decision Notice 82550_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfPlanning conditions
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1995 (or subsequently amended), no floor space shall be used for the retailing of convenience/food goods except in the following circumstances: (1) The ground floor of Unit A comprising 4050 square metres gross internal floor space is permitted for the retailing of comparison goods. Up to 3324 square metres gross internal floor space of this ground floor space may alternatively be used for the sale of convenience goods. (2) 464 square metres of the gross internal floorspace of combined Unit E and F is permitted for the retailing of convenience and/or comparison goods. (3) All units can sell confectionery/snacks and drinks ancillary to the sale of comparison goods. (4) All units can include a single café which is ancillary to the primary use of the unit i.e. retail of comparison/non-food goods. Such cafes shall be accessed internally through the stores in which they are situated and shall not involve conversion of a whole ground or mezzanine floor within any unit over to café use. Reason: The information submitted with the application, including information relied on in previous applications, has been based upon sequential and impact assessments in accordance with the provisions of the NPPF (previously PPS4) for the sale of comparison/convenience goods as set out above only. Any further variations would require further assessment against the NPPF requirements via a separate planning application.
- The units shall not be subdivided, conjoined or altered in terms of the amount of floorspace per unit from that shown on the drawings: Unit A - ‘Proposed – Ground Floor, 313 - 100 – 05’ and ‘Proposed – First Floor, 313 – 101 -05’ Unit E & F - ‘Unit E + F Ground floor plan' (280-110-02) and 'Unit E + F First floor plan' (280-111-01), Unit H - ‘Proposed Ground Plan Unit H' (Drawing number 281-100-06), 'Proposed First Floor Plan Unit H' (Drawing number 281-101-05), Units B, C, D, G, K - ‘Proposed Site Plan' (Drawing number 4414/A1/3101-7) and 'Proposed Site Plan - First Floor' (Drawing number 4414/A1/3101-6). Reason: The site has been assessed with regard to the size of units, as set out on the plans and in the submitted Retail Statement (and updates) and any change in unit size would necessitate a further sequential assessment under the requirements of the NPPF (2026) and Policy LP12 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Each new unit or unit containing a new mezzanine, excluding Unit A and H, shall only be occupied in complete accordance with the provisions of the approved travel plan dated 6 July 2011 including any timetables contained therein. Should targets within the travel plan not be met, specific measures, (including a timetable) to address this shall be set out in a revised travel plan and thereafter implemented as such. Reason: In the interests of sustainable transport, specifically encouraging modal shift away from single occupancy car journeys in accordance with the aims of the NPPF and Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019.
- Prior to the first occupation of the extended Unit A a full travel plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The travel plan shall be written in accordance with current industry best practice including guidance of the Department of Transport. The development shall thereafter be occupied/operated in accordance with the approved travel plan or a plan as subsequently modified and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport and development, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The materials to be used for the external surfaces of the buildings and the surfacing of the car park, accesses and incidental areas around the units shall be in accordance with the details set out on approved plans 313 – 210 – 05 (Unit A – Proposed Elevations – NORTH + WEST), 313 – 211 – 04 (Unit A – Proposed Elevations – SOUTH + EAST), 127-A1-004 (proposed elevations - Unit D) and plan 4414/A1/3101-7 (proposed site plan). Reason: In order to achieve a satisfactory external appearance in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019.
- The approved cycle stores as shown on the following approved details shall be retained as such: Letter from NTR Planning dated 16 March 2010 Proposed Site Plan, Scheme B (drg no. 4414/A1/1101) Sheffield Cycle Stand (Root Fixed) 4m Oxford Cycle Shelter Reason: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport in accordance with the aims of the NPPF and Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019.
- The pedestrian/cycle accesses, car parking, loading and turning areas shall be kept available for such purposes at all times in accordance with the approved plans 4414/A1/3101-7 (proposed site plan). Reason: To ensure that the transport requirements of the development are met in accordance with the aims of the NPPF and Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019.
- The approved landscaping scheme (as detailed on approved plans S/B/264/1j (landscaping proposals) and S/B/2642g (shrub planting details) shall be implemented in full in the first planting season following first occupation of a new unit or mezzanine, whichever is sooner. If during the first five years after planting, any tree or shrub dies, is removed or becomes diseased, it shall be replaced in the next planting season with a suitable replacement of the same or similar species and size and the plant being taken out. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies LP16 and LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019.
- CCTV and lighting of the site shall remain in operation in perpetuity in complete accordance with the following approved details: Layout Plan E7-1362-010 Rev C1 Light type E - Iguzzini Light type D - Tellux Light type A and B - Vista Grande Light C specification Light spill details Reason: In order to minimise the risk of crime and anti-social behaviour and to minimise the risk of light pollution in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019
- With regard to the first floor of Unit A, the retail sales area, including café, shall not exceed 2696 square metres gross internal floor space. Reason: The submitted Retail Statements have been based upon a retail floor area taking into account the limits on sales areas on this level in Unit A and any alterations would require further assessment in accordance with the provisions of the NPPF. The impact upon city and other centres has been judged to be acceptable based upon the submitted information and plans only.
- Notwithstanding the submitted site layout drawing, this permission does not include Unit J. A separate planning permission will need to be obtained for Unit J before work can commence on the construction of this unit. Reason: No details were submitted as part of this application for Unit J.
- This permission is granted as an alternative to that granted under 10/00105/FUL. Should this permission be implemented, notwithstanding the permission granted under 10/00105/FUL, 11/00989/WCPP, 11/02050/WCPP, 12/00883/WCPP (as amended by 14/00555/NONMAT), 21/01590/WCPP, and 22/00725/WCPP, nor the provisions of Section 55 (2A) of the 1990 Town and Country Planning Act and/or the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010, no alterations or additions to the building and floor spaces at all units excluding Unit A shall be carried out. For Unit A, no additions or alterations to this unit and floor space , other than those shown on the following plans hereby approved, shall be carried out: - Location Plan, 313 – 001 - Proposed Site Plan, 280 – 051 – 03 - Proposed – Ground Floor, 313 - 100 – 05 - Proposed – First Floor, 313 – 101 -05 - Unit A – Proposed Elevations – NORTH + WEST, 313 – 210 - 05 - Unit A – Proposed Elevations – SOUTH + EAST, 313 – 211 – 04 - Unit A – Proposed Section – 313 – 310 – 01 - Proposed – Roof Plan, 313 – 102 – 01 Reason: This application is approved taking into account the floorspace set out in the Retail Statement of previous proposals. Any alterations or additions to this floorspace would need to be separately assessed against the development plan . Also, unless restricted by this condition it would be possible to implement one or other of both permissions as far as individual units are concerned thus potentially increasing the floor area from that assessed under 10/00105/FUL or this application.
