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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Variation of condition C2 (approved plans), C10 (electricity substation), C12 (boundary fence), C17 (hardstanding area), C20 (external materials) to planning permission 24/01604/WCPP.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/01552/WCPP
- Alternative references
- PP-14519425
- Development type
- Smallscale Major Other (1-2ha)
- Ward
- Hampton Vale
- Parish
- Peterborough
- Agent
- Mr Matthew Donald
- UPRN
- 10008071378
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Plans: Location Plan - 2488_AL0131_P02DCPLANS | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
| Previous/Parent decision notice: Copy of decision 24/00621/WCPPDCPRDEC | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| Application Form: Application FormDCAPFORM | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Plans: Drivers Entrance Turn Style - SBDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Site Pedestrian Gate Type - 03-SBDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Rear (East) & Side (North) Elevation - 2800_AB0802_C02DCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Email: Full correspondence thread with the IDNO for the areaDCSUPDOC | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
| Plans: Site Pedestrian Gate Type - 02-SBDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Main Site Entrance Swing Gates - SBDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Car Park Vehicle Barrier - SBDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Roof Drone PhotoDCSUPDOC | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Site Plan Overall - 2800_AL0211_C06DCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Front (South) & Side (West) Elevation - 2800_AB0801_C02DCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Service Yard Bifold Gate - 01-SBDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Service Yard Bifold Gate - 02-SBDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Site Pedestrian Gate Type - 01-SBDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Photograph of Site NoticeDCSNPHOT | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| Photograph of Site NoticeDCSNPHOT | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| Plans: Roof Level PV Array - SGP-E-001_AFDCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site notice photoDCSNPHOT | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| DecisionDCDEC | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Case Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Notice 2DCSNPHOT | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Previous/Parent decision notice: Copy of decision 24/00621/WCPP DecisionPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: -Location Plan (ref. AL0131 Rev P02) - received 25.08.2022 -Proposed Overall Site Plan (ref. AL0211 Rev C04) - received 28.11.2025 - Proposed Overall Site Plan (ref. AL0211 Rev C04) - received on 28.11.2025 - Proposed Front (South) & Side (West) Elevation (ref. AL0801 Rev C02)- received on 28.11.2025 - Proposed Rear (North) & Side (East) Elevation (ref. AL0802_C02) - received on 28.11.2025 - Roof Level PV Array (ref. SGP-E-001, Rev. AF) - received on 09.12.2025 - Roof Drone Photo - received on 09.12.2025 - Car Park Vehicle Barrier - received on 09.12.2025 - Drivers Entrance Turn Style - received on 09.12.2025 - Main Site Entrance Swing Gates - received on 09.12.2025 - Service Yard Bifold Gate 01 - received on 09.12.2025 - Service Yard Bifold Gate 02 - received on 09.12.2025 - Site Pedestrian Gate Type 01 - received on 09.12.2025 - Site Pedestrian Gate Type 02 - received on 09.12.2025 -Proposed Sections (ref. AB0711 Rev P01) - received 25.08.2022 -Site Survey (ref. 9875aRev.0) - received 25.08.2022 -Cycle Shelter and Stands Floor Plans and Elevations (ref. AK0002 Rev F02) - received 10.08.2022 -Construction Management Plan Addendum - Ecology - received 20.12.2022 -Flood Risk Statement and Drainage Strategy - Fairhurst (ref. 149834 - R1.0) - received 25.08.2022 -Transport Assessment - Stantec (ref. 332210690 - 001) - received 25.08.2022 -Workplace Travel Plan - Stantec (ref. 332210690 - 001) - received 25.08.2022 -Ecological Compliance Statement - Archer Ecology (ref. Version 1 (Final)) - received 10.08.2022 -Noise Impact Assessment - Vanguardia (ref. VC-0050620-EN-RP-0001 R00) - received 10.08.2022 -Proposed Lighting - NVC Lighting (14.06.2022) - received 10.08.2022 -Construction Management Plan - Peter Brett Associates (ref. 24545/31 - R01/Rev07) - received 10.08.2022 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning
- The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in accordance with site levels and kerbs set out in drawing number "149834-FRH-XX-XX-DR-C-2001"and thereafter retained for that specific use in perpetuity. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- All site clearance, remediation, development and other operations on site shall take place in accordance with the approved overarching Construction Management Plan (ref 24545/31 R01/Rev07. Within 3 months of the date of this permission, a site-specific addendum shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The site-specific addendum shall cover, but not be limited to, the following: a) A scheme for the monitoring, reporting and control of construction noise and vibration including hours of working and scope for remedial action. b) A scheme for the control dust and scope for remedial action in the event that dust is identified as an issue or any complaints are received. c) A scheme of chassis and wheel cleaning for construction vehicles to include the details of location and specification of a jetted drive-thru bath type wheel wash system together with the hard surfacing to be laid between the apparatus and public highway. d) A contingency plan including if necessary the temporary cessation of all construction operations to be implemented in the event that the approved vehicle cleaning scheme fails to be effective for any reason e) Haul routes to the site and hours of delivery. f) Measures to ensure that vehicles can access the site upon arrival to ensure that there is no queuing on the public highway. g) Details of site compounds and storage area. h) Details of contractors parking. i) Detail of the site enclosure or part thereof. j) Confirmation that tree protection measures are in place. k) A scheme for dealing with complaints. l) Details of any temporary lighting The above should be prepared in conjunction with and make reference to the Ecological Compliance Statement and the Construction Management Plan Addendum - Ecology document. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved Construction Management Plan. Reason: In the interests of amenity and highway safety in accordance with policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019). This is a pre-commencement condition as the Construction Management Plan needs to be in place before works start on site.
- The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in accordance with the drainage technical note in document number "149834-TN02"and thereafter retained for that specific use in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure appropriate flood risk management in accordance with Policy LP32 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in accordance with the details and the management and preventative measures outlined in the submitted Flood Risk Statement and Drainage Strategy' (ref. Fairhurst, August 2022 - R1.0) received by the Local Planning Authority on 25.08.2022. The management and preventative measures shall be retained in perpetuity, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written approval to any submitted alternative details. Reason: In order to ensure that the risk of flooding, both at the site and to third parties, is not increased as a result of the development in accordance with policy LP32 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Not more than 8825 sqm gross internal floor area shall be developed pursuant to this permission. Of this floorspace, the footprints outlined below shall not be exceeded: o Warehouse (B8): 6425 sqm o Forklift Charging (B8): 300 sqm o Office and meeting rooms (E(g)(i)): 194 sqm o Showroom (E(a)): 1344 sqm o Ancillary facilities: 562 sqm Reason: To accord with the amount of development which has been applied for and to satisfy the reasonable requirements of safety of traffic on the strategic road network, in accordance with para 114 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023), policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Section 10(2) of the Highways Act 1980.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), the building hereby permitted shall be used as per the floorspaces outlined in Condition 8 and for no other purpose including any other purpose within Use Class B of Schedule 1 or Use Class E of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (As Amended), or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and reenacting that Order. Reason: To accord with the amount of development which has been applied for and further assessment would be necessary to ascertain whether any alternative use/s would be acceptable in terms of highway safety impacts, in accordance with LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The electricity substation hereby permitted shall be installed in accordance with the approved plans, finished in a Dark Green (BS4800: 14-C-39) colour. Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory external appearance in accordance with policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and to ensure the availability of services to the building.
- Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, the landscaping of the development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted landscape proposals (sheet 1 & 2) (drawing number: 001 RevC and 002 RevD). Any trees, shrubs or hedges forming part of the approved landscaping scheme (except those contained in enclosed rear gardens to individual dwellings) 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 interest of biodiversity and wildlife in accordance with Policies LP28 and LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Section 15 of the NPPF (2024).
- The development shall not be occupied for the purposes stated in the application until the Section 106 agreement dated 3 February 2015, as subsequently varied, has been further varied by Deed of Variation to ensure that the appropriate provisions of such agreement apply to the development hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure the proper infrastructure is provided for the overall development and in accordance with policy LP14 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Notwithstanding the submitted details, prior to the first occupation of the warehouse building hereby permitted, full details of the 2.4m boundary fence and entry barrier shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory external appearance in accordance with policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted lighting scheme, which shall be implemented to meet the lighting levels specified in The Institute of Lighting Professionals 'Guidance Note 01:21, The Reduction of Obtrusive Light'. Compliance with these lighting levels will be demonstrated in the event of reasonable concern expressed by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting scheme shall be thereafter retained for that specific use in perpetuity in accordance with the approved details. No additional lighting shall be installed unless expressly permitted in writing by the Local Planning Authority.' Reason: In order to protect general amenity and in the ecological interests of the site in accordance with policies LP16 and LP28 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The bird nesting boxes hereby permitted shall be installed in accordance with the approved plans prior to first operational use of the building and retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: In order to ensure that the development does not have an adverse ecological impact in accordance with policy LP28 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The warehouse building hereby permitted shall not be occupied until a scheme for the provision of fire hydrants to serve the building has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the fire hydrant(s) serving it has/have been installed and made operative in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: In the interest of community safety and to ensure adequate provision for firefighting, in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The cycle parking facilities hereby permitted shall be installed in accordance with the approved plans prior to first operational use of the building and retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: In order to ensure that sufficient cycle parking is available and in accordance with policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Prior to the first occupation of the warehouse building hereby permitted, the cycle, car and HGV parking areas (and associated turning areas) identified on the submitted Proposed Site Plan Overall (ref. AL0211 Rev C04; received on 28.11.2025) shall be laid out and made available for use prior to the first operational use of the building in accordance with the approved details. The parking and turning areas shall thereafter be retained as such and used for no other purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles. Reason: In order to ensure that sufficient parking and turning space is available in accordance with policies LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019)
- The provision for electric vehicle charging identified on the submitted 'Proposed Site Plan' (ref. AL0101 Rev F08) and the supporting document 'Proposed EV Charger - Ratio io7' shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and made available for use prior to the first operational use of the building. The EV charging facilities shall be retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: In order to ensure adequate provision for Electric Vehicle charging facilities, in accordance with policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Notwithstanding the submitted Workplace Travel Plan - Stantec (ref. 332210690 - 001), within six months of occupation of the warehouse building hereby permitted, a scheme which outlines the staff/visitor parking requirements of the occupant and demonstrates how the number of vehicle parking spaces within the site may be reduced shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In order to ensure that an over-provision of vehicular parking is avoided and opportunities for additional landscaping are incorporated where possible, in accordance with policies LP13 and LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The materials and finish colours to be used for the external surfaces of the warehouse building hereby approved shall accord with the details shown on the Proposed Front (South) & Side (West) Elevation (ref. AL0801 Rev C02; received on 28.11.2025) and Proposed Rear (North) & Side (East) Elevation (ref. AL0802 Rev C02; received on 28.11.2025). Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory external appearance in accordance with policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation/enhancement measures outlined in the Ecological Compliance Statement - Archer Ecology (ref. Version 1 (Final)) and the enhancement measures retained in perpetuity. Reason: In order to ensure that the development does not have an adverse ecological impact in accordance with policy LP28 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The operational arrangements of the end user shall accord with the conclusions of the submitted Planning Condition 23 Note (received on 5th January 2026). The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to protect the amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no extensions shall be constructed nor any additions to internal floor space shall be provided other than those expressly authorised by any future planning permission. Reason: In order that the potential traffic impacts of any additional floorspace on the surrounding highway network can be assessed in accordance with policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Section 10(2) of the Highways Act 1980 and to satisfy the reasonable requirements of safety of traffic on the strategic road network.
- The warehouse building hereby permitted shall not be used for retail sales of goods to visiting members of the public, nor be open to visiting members of the public to view the displayed goods at any time. Reason: To ensure that movements to/from the site accord with the assumptions and anticipated movements assessed within the Transport Assessment - Stantec (ref. 332210690 - 001) and Workplace Travel Plan - Stantec (ref. 332210690 - 001) - received 25.08.2022 under 22/01140/FUL. Further assessment would be necessary to ascertain whether any alternative use/s would be acceptable in terms of highway safety impacts, in accordance with LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The bin store and external storage area hereby permitted shall be undertaken in accordance with set out in drawing numbered "AL0311"and "AL0312" thereafter retained for that specific use in perpetuity. Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory external appearance in accordance with policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- The solar panels hereby permitted shall be installed in accordance with the approved drawing numbered "AX2007-E-110 Rev T1" prior to first operational use of the building and retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory external appearance in accordance with policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
