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
Proposed installation of fencing, security gates, office/reception building, canteen/mess room, storage unit and fork lift truck shelter.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00042/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14617639
- Development type
- Minor Other (includes telephone kiosks)
- Ward
- East
- Parish
- Peterborough
- Agent
- Miss Maureen Darrie
- UPRN
- 10008064467
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Supporting Document: Planning Statement Unit 3 Fengate February 2026DCSUPDOC | 14 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Redacted - FRA_First Issue (003) - ACE_25056DCSUPDOC | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Elevations of Existing and Proposed Security Fencing and Gates_13022026_A1 - GPP-F-PETE-26-17DCPLANS | 14 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Existing Block Plan - 13022026_A2 - GPP-F-PETE-26-12 v2DCPLANS | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Elevations of Existing Security Fencing and Gates_13022026_A1 - GPP-F-PETE-26-14DCPLANS | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Site Context Plan - REDUCED SIZE_05122025_A4 - GPP-F-PETE-25-01 v2DCPLANS | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Form: Redacted - Application FormDCAPFORM | 14 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Floor and Elevation Plan - Office Unit_19122025 - GPP-F-PETE-25-07 v2DCPLANS | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Block Plan - 13022026_A2 - GPP-F-PETE-26-13DCPLANS | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Floor and Elevation Plan - Storage Unit_08122025 - GPP-F-PETE-25-10DCPLANS | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Elevations of Proposed Security Fencing and Gates_13022026_A1 - GPP-F-PETE-26-16DCPLANS | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Floor and Elevation Plan - Canteen_Meeting Room Unit_08122025 - GPP-F-PETE-25-08DCPLANS | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Elevations of Office Unit_19122025_A2 - GPP-F-PETE-25-07 v2DCPLANS | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Elevations of Fork Lift Truck Shelter_13022026_A3 - GPP-F-PETE-26-18DCPLANS | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: 25591 - Biodiveristy Net Gain Exemption StatementDCSUPDOC | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| Plans: Site Location Plan - 04022026_A2 A - GPP-F-PETE-25-02 v2DCPLANS | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity ChecklistDCSUPDOC | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Notice 1DCSUPDOC | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Pollution - CommentsDCCONWEB | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Security Fencing and Gates Elevation Plan - GPPFPETE2616 v2DCPLANS | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed Block Plan - GPPFPETE2613 v2DCPLANS | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Pollution- 15/05/2025DCCONWEB | 15 May 2026 | View |
| Cambridgeshire Constabulary Police 15.05.2026DCCONWEB | 15 May 2026 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentDCSUPDOC | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
| Comment - DrainageDCCONWEB | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| 7.2m Panel Van Swept Path Analysis - GPP/F/PETE/2620DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| 5m Large Car Swept Path Analysis - GPP/F/PETE/2621DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Visibility Splays for Emerging Vehicles - GPP/F/PETE/2622DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| 12m Rigid Swept Path Analysis - GPP/F/PETE/2619DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage StrategyDCSUPDOC | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Lead Local Flood AuthorityDCCONWEB | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Case Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 20 Jul 2026 | View |
| DecisionDCDEC | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
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Council sourceConsultation expiry date
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Council sourceStatutory expiry 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).
- 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 external materials shall accord with the approved plans and comprise 868 Twin Mesh fencing with razor wire for the security enclosure, steel panels and cladding for the storage units and forklift shelter, and battleship grey steel panels with UPVC double-glazed tilt-and-turn windows for the canteen/meeting room. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 12 of the NPPF (2024).
- The development shall be completed in accordance with the following approved plans: - Site Context Plan, dated: 25/09/2025 - Site Location Plan, ref: GPP/F/PETE/25/02 Rev 2 - Proposed Block Plan, ref: GPP/F/PETE/26/13 Rev 2 - Elevations of Proposed Security Fencing and Gates, ref: GPP/F/PETE/26/16 Rev 2 - Elevations of Office Unit, ref: GPP/F/PETE/25/07 Rev 2 - Elevations of Storage Unit, ref: GPP/F/PETE/25/10 Rev 1 - Elevations of Forklift Truck Shelter, ref: GPP/F/PETE/26/18 Rev 1 - Elevations of Canteen/Meeting Room, ref: GPP/F/PETE/25/08 Rev 1 Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.
- No external lighting shall be erected until, a "lighting design strategy for biodiversity" for all lighting across the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The strategy shall: a) identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for ecological constraints that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their breeding sites and resting places or along important routes used to access key areas of their territory, for example, for foraging; and b) show how and where external lighting will be installed (through the provision of appropriate lighting contour plans and technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent the above species using their territory or having access to their breeding sites and resting places. c) provide a mitigation plan that details how the lighting will be controlled (times and dates the lighting is used, frequences and lux levels during those times, Etc.) to minimise the impact on the known existing bat and other nocturnal animal populations present within the area, or those that may be using the area as a commuting corridor. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the strategy, and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the strategy. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed without prior consent from the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure that the recommended mitigation and compensation is delivered with the scheme to protect biodiversity and Policy LP28 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019 and Chapter 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy (Rev A, dated 23 June 2026, compiled by Abington Consulting Engineers) and the mitigation measures it details. The measures detailed in the report shall be retained and maintained thereafter throughout the lifetime of the development. Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants. To prevent flooding by ensuring the satisfactory disposal of surface water from the site.
- Adequate space shall be provided within the site for vehicles and cycles to enter, turn and leave the site in forward gear and load and unload and park clear of the public highway. Reason: In the interest of highway safety, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Paragraph 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
- Prior to the commencement of development details of the wheel cleaning equipment shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. All vehicles leaving the site shall pass through the wheel cleaning equipment and enter the public highway free of debris. The wheel cleaning equipment shall be available at the start of construction and retained on site in full working order for the duration of the development. Reason: In the interest of highway safety, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Paragraph 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024. This is a pre-commencement condition because the details to be approved are required to be put in place before development commences for the duration of the development.
