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
Single storey rear extension hip to gable end roof wide side dormer
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00144/HHFUL
- Development type
- Hseholder-inc sat dishes-not singleflats
- Ward
- Dogsthorpe
- Parish
- Peterborough
- Agent
- Mr Iqbal
- UPRN
- 100091511795
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Supporting Document: Biodiversity listDCSUPDOC | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Floor PlanDCPLANS | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Form: ApplicationDCAPFORM | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Elevation PlanDCPLANS | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Location, Existing & Proposed Block PlanDCPLANS | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Existing Elevation & Floor PlanDCPLANS | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| TPPDCSUPDOC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Location Existing and Proposed Block Plan Rev ADCPPDOC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Revised proposed elevation planDCPLANS | 16 Apr 2026 | View |
| Revised location, existing and proposed block plan Rev BDCPLANS | 16 Apr 2026 | View |
| 61679_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| Case Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| Tree Officer - CommentsDCCONWEB | 5 May 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceExtension date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceConsultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
61679_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfPlanning 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 materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of development hereby permitted shall match those of the existing dwelling with dormer cheeks match tiles and dormer flat roof fibreglass roof. Reason: For the Local Planning Authority to ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and NPPF (2024).
- The development shall be completed in accordance with the following approved plans: - Location, Existing and Proposed Block Plan (Drawing Number: 001, Rev B) - Proposed Floor Plan (Drawing Number: 003) - Proposed Elevation Plan (Drawing Number: 004 Rev A) Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.
- Prior to first occupation, the windows to the two ensuits and walk in wardrobe on the northern side of the dormer shall be fitted with obscure glazing to a minimum of Pilkington Level 3 and non-opening below 1.7m floor level. The glazing shall be continuous, with no clear sections, and shall be retained in this form in perpetuity. Reason: In order to protect the amenities of neighbouring occupants, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and paragraph 135(f) of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Tree Protection details on drawing ‘Location, Existing and Proposed Block Plan, Dwg No. 001, Rev B’ with all fencing implemented before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought on to the site for the purposes of the development, and shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site. Nothing shall be stored or placed in any area fenced in accordance with this condition and the ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation be made, without the written consent of the Local Planning Authority. In this condition 'retained tree' means an existing tree which is to be retained in accordance with the approved plans and particulars. No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be topped or lopped other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Any topping or lopping approved shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (Tree Work); If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, another tree shall be planted at the same place and that tree shall be of such size and species, and shall be planted at such time, as may be specified in writing by the Local Planning Authority; Reason: In order to protect and safeguard the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies LP16 and LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and paragraph 136 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024. This condition is pre-commencement as protection measures must be implemented before works commence to ensure the protection of trees.
