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
Variation of condition C2 (plans) pursuant to planning permission 24/00159/FUL (Change of use from car sales showroom (sui generis) to retail/cafe (class E))
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/01653/WCPP
- Alternative references
- PP-14544125
- Development type
- Change Of Use
- Ward
- East
- Parish
- Peterborough
- Agent
- Mr Matthew Taylor
- UPRN
- 100091512521
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Cambs PoliceDCCONWEB | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Wildlife Officer Consultation RRDCCONWEB | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| DecisionDCDEC | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Previous/Parent decision notice: Decision 24/00159/FULDCPRDEC | 30 Dec 2025 | View |
| Case Officer Report - Finalised and Published: Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Greggs Parking Layout 001A - PL01DCPLANS | 30 Dec 2025 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Form: ApplicationDCAPFORM | 30 Dec 2025 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): PollutionDCCONWEB | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Environment AgencyDCCONWEB | 7 Jan 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
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Council sourceStatutory expiry date
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Council sourceDecision due date
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Council sourceDecision expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision Previous/Parent decision notice: Decision 24/00159/FULPlanning conditions
- The proposal as submitted is in accordance with local and national planning policy and has been approved without amendment, in accordance with Paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024). Therefore, there was no need for the local authority to work with the applicant to seek solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the application.
- 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.
- The development herby permitted shall be begun before the date of 16.04.2027. 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 plans: - Location Plan - Proposed Variation to Parking Layout PL01 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- Prior to occupation of development the access, standard parking spaces, and turning spaces as shown on submitted plan 'Proposed Variation to Parking Layout' PL01 shall be laid out for vehicles to park and turn clear of the public highway and those areas shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
- Notwithstanding the submitted plans, the accessible parking bays shall measure 6m x 4.8m and shall be provided prior to the occupation of the building and maintained as such hereafter. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
- Prior to occupation of the development, vehicle to pedestrian visibility splays shall be provided and shall be maintained thereafter free from any obstruction over a height of 600mm within an area of 2m x 2m measured from and along respectively the back of the highway boundary (footway). Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
- The access shall remain ungated at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
- Prior to occupation, a cycle stand capable of accommodating at least 4 cycles shall be provided on site in a location which does not encroach on to the parking and turning areas shown on submitted plan 'Proposed Variation to Parking Layout' PL01. Reason: To maximise opportunities for cyclists to use the site.
- Any temporary facilities provided for materials storage and for the parking/turning/loading/unloading of all vehicles visiting the site during the period of construction shall be provided clear of the public highway. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
