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
Demolition of existing garage, erection of front and rear two storey extensions and outbuilding, new and enlarged fenestration and introduction of render and cladding
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/01364/HHFUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14328299
- Development type
- Hseholder-inc sat dishes-not singleflats
- Ward
- Ravensthorpe
- Parish
- Peterborough
- Agent
- Mr Joseph Steele
- UPRN
- 100090225863
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Conservation OfficerDCCONWEB | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Existing & Proposed Block Plans - SKA TR-08 00 02-D00DCPLANS | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Proposed Outbuilding - SKA TR-08 90 01-A02DCPLANS | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Proposed Floor Plans - SKA TR-08 00 04-A02DCPLANS | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Case Officer Report - Finalised and Published: Officers ReportDCCORPTP | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Revised - Proposed Elevations SKA TR-08 70 04-D02DCPLANS | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Demolition Plan SKA TR-08 00 03-D03DCPLANS | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Revised - Existing and Propsoed Block Plan SKA TR-08 00 02-D02DCPLANS | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Revised - Proposed Floor Plans SKA TR-08 00 04-D03DCPLANS | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: revised - Proposed Elevations SKA TR-08 70 03-D02DCPLANS | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Existing Outbuilding - SKA TR-08 90 02-D00DCPLANS | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Proposed Elevations - SKA TR-08 70 04-D00DCPLANS | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Application Form: Application FormDCAPFORM | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Plans: Existing Elevations - SKA TR 08 70 01 Rev A00DCPLANS | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Tree Officer's commentsDCCONWEB | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| Plans: Existing Floor Plan - SKA TR 08 00 04 Rev A00DCPLANS | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Proposed Outbuilding - SKA TR-08 90 01-D00DCPLANS | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Proposed Floor Plans - SKA TR-08 00 04-D00DCPLANS | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Plans: Revised - Proposed Outbuilding - SKA TR-08 90 01-D00DCPLANS | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Proposed Elevations - SKA TR-08 70 04-A02DCPLANS | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Flood Risk StatementDCSUPDOC | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| DecisionDCDEC | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Design, Access and Heritage StatementDCSUPDOC | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Existing & Proposed Block Plans - SKA TR-08 00 02-A02DCPLANS | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Proposed Elevations - SKA TR-08 70 03-A02DCPLANS | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Plans: Superseded - Proposed Elevations - SKA TR-08 70 03-D00DCPLANS | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Plans: Site Location Plan - SKA TR-08 00 01-A02DCPLANS | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Biodiversity ChecklistDCSUPDOC | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
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Consultation expiry date
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Council sourceDecision due date
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Council sourceExtension date
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Council sourceDecision expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
DecisionPlanning conditions
- The proposal as submitted was not in accordance with local and national planning policy. The local planning authority have worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner based on seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application. Amendments were discussed and agreed with the applicant to bring the proposal into compliance with policy, and the application can therefore be approved in accordance with Paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Subject to the imposition of the attached conditions, the proposal is acceptable having been assessed in the light of all material considerations, including weighing against relevant policies of the development plan and specifically: The proposal would not adversely impact upon the safety of the surrounding highways, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019). The proposed development would not adversely impact upon the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area, in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019). The amenity of surrounding neighbours would not be adversely impacted upon by the proposed development, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019). The proposed development would not adversely impact or lead to substantial loss or harm to the site and surrounding area, in accordance with LP19 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019). The proposed extension will not cause any harm to the character and appearance of the special character area, in accordance with Policy LP20 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) The proposal would not adversely impact upon the safety of the surrounding trees, in accordance with Policy LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: - Proposed Floor Plans - SKA TR-08 00 04-D03 - Proposed Elevations SKA TR-08 70 04-D02 - Proposed Elevations SKA TR-08 70 03-D02 - Demolition Plan SKA TR-08 00 03-D03 - Existing and Proposed Block Plan SKA TR-08 00 02-D02 - Proposed Outbuilding SKA TR-08 90 01-D00 - Site Location Plan SKA TR-08 00 01-A02 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension and outbuilding hereby permitted shall match those listed in accordance with the following approved Design, Access and Heritage statement submitted. Windows and Doors - Agate Grey flush frame Bricks - Buff Brick and existing tinted to match Tiles - To match existing Render - Through colour white render Cladding Board - Agate Grey Bronze Composite Cladding to porch and rear central gable Reason: For the Local Planning Authority to ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to commencement of development, tree protection fencing shall be erected in accordance with BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction - Recommendations, along the Northwest boundary identified on the approved revised plan SKA TR 08 00 02-D02. The fencing shall enclose the Root Protection Areas (RPAs) of the retained trees as shown on the approved plan and shall remain in place for the duration of the construction works. No storage of materials, plant, or equipment, and no construction activities shall take place outside the area enclosed by the tree protection fencing at any time during the development. Reason: To protect existing trees and their root protection areas during construction, in accordance with policy LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan and BS5837:2012. This condition is pre-commencement as the fencing must be in place prior to the construction activities taking place.
- Notwithstanding the submitted details, prior to the occupation of the development a scheme for soft landscaping of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include details of the following: - - Proposed finished ground and building slab levels - Proposed planting plans (existing and proposed) including trees, species, numbers, size and density The soft landscaping shall be carried out within the first available planting season following completion of the development or alternatively in accordance with a timetable for landscape implementation which has been approved as part of the submitted landscape scheme. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted details. Any trees, shrubs or hedges forming part of the approved landscaping scheme that die, are removed or become diseased within five years of the implementation of the landscaping scheme shall be replaced during the next available planting season by the developers, or their successors in title with an equivalent size, number and species to those being replaced. Any replacement trees, shrubs or hedgerows dying within five years of planting shall themselves be replaced with an equivalent size, number and species. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity of the area and the enhancement of biodiversity, in accordance with Policies LP16, LP28 and LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- The detached outbuilding hereby permitted shall not be occupied or used at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known 200 Thorpe Road; and shall not be occupied, leased or rented as a separate dwelling. Reason: This development is only acceptable as ancillary accommodation, in accordance with Policy LP34 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019
