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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
Expansion to food production factory with an extension and the installation of external plant and machinery and nitrogen tank, and the erection of an external staircase, and timber fencing and associated infrastructure (part-retrospective)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00160/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14665012
- Development type
- Minor Manufacture (less than 1ha)
- Ward
- Bretton
- Parish
- Bretton CP
- Agent
- Mr Michael Andrews
- UPRN
- 10008056701
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form: Redacted - Application FormDCAPFORM | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Redacted - Rear condenser unit V3 Fusion _ Fusion Scroll Technical Specification 01.12.2023DCSUPDOC | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Surface Water Drainage Detail - U1-3-FW2601C-PSWDD (Rev3P)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Site plan - Existing - U1-3-FW25081E-SPE-(Rev5)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Site plan - Proposed - U1-3-FW25072F-SPP-(Rev6)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Existing Factory Ground Floor Layout - U1-3-FW24052M-EFGFL-(Rev13)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Dehumidifier Technical Data - AHU01DCSUPDOC | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Nitrogen Tank Specification G-EUCEDS-280CM_DSDCSUPDOC | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Existing & Proposed North, South and West Elevation Plan - U1A-3-FW25062H-EPSNWE (Rev8)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Factory Ground Floor Layout - U1-3-FW24101ZN-PFGFL-(Rev40P)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Factory Roof Plan - U1-3-FW25071B-PFRP-(Rev2)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Planning Application Supporting Document - Planting 2411158 Box 1 14.01.26DCSUPDOC | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: 500kW Chiller Specsheet-04-23DCSUPDOC | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Location Plan - Scale 1:2000 @A3 - U1-3-FW250321J-LP-(Rev9)DCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Proposed Extension Roof Rainwater Attenuation Water Butt Drainage Schematic - U1-3-FW2512C-PERRAWBDS-(Rev3P)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Representation from Consultee (Web): Environment Agency - CommentsDCCONWEB | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Redacted - Design and Access Statement - 2411158 IRCA 01 Rev 2DCSUPDOC | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: AHU01 Medium Care Areas Drawing and specification - S4192-01 Rev05DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Supporting Document: Redacted - Surface Water Drainage Hierarchy Evidence Statement - 2411158 SWD Rev1DCSUPDOC | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Drainage Plan - U1-3-FW25014P-PDD-(Rev15P)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Existing Surface Water Drainage Detail - U1-3-FW2512A-ESWDD-(Rev1P)DCPLANS | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plans: Location Plan - Scale 1:2500 @A4 - U1-3-FW250321H-LP-(Rev8)DCPLANS | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 5 Mar 2026 | View |
| Anglian WaterDCCONWEB | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Planning Ref 26 00160 FUL Proposed Cycle Shelter.pdfDCSUPDOC | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Planning Ref 26 00160 FUL Proposed Cycle Shelter.pdfDCSUPDOC | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| LHA Comments in response to cycle shelter details.pdfDCCONWEB | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Planning Ref 26 00160 FUL Proposed Cycle Shelter.pdfDCSUPDOC | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| LHA Comments in response to cycle shelter details.pdfDCCONWEB | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| LHA Comments in response to cycle shelter details.pdfDCCONWEB | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| 61823_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
61823_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfPlanning conditions
- 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 plans and details: - IRCA-Bretton Units (1A,1B,2,3) - Location Plan IRCA-Bretton-U1-3-FW250321J-LP-(Rev9) - Units 1A,1B, 2, 3 - Existing & Proposed South, North, and West Elevations IRCA-Bretton-U1A-3-FW25062H-EPSNWE (Rev8) - Units (1A,1B,2,3) Proposed Factory Roof Plan IRCA-Bretton-U1-3-FW25071B-PFRP-(Rev2) - IRCA Bretton Units (1A,1B,2,3) - Site plan – Proposed IRCA-Bretton-U1-3-FW25072F-SPP-(Rev6) - Units (1A,1B,2,3) Proposed Factory Ground Floor Layout IRCA-Bretton-U1-3-FW24101ZN-PFGFL-(Rev40PL) - Units (1A,1B, 2, 3) Proposed Drainage Detail IRCA-Bretton-U1-3-FW25014P-PDD (Rev15P) - IRCA-Bretton Units (1A,1B, 2, 3) Proposed Extension Roof Rainwater Metres Attenuation Water Butt Drainage Schematic IRCA-Bretton-U1-3-FW2512C-PERRAWBDS (Rev3P) - IRCA-Bretton Units (1A,1B, 2, 3) Proposed Surface Water Drainage Detail IRCA-Bretton-U1-3-FW2601C-PSWDD (Rev3P) - AHU -01 Medium Care Areas S4192-01 Rev05 - Surface Water Drainage Hierarchy Evidence Statement 2411158/SWD Rev 1 - Design and Access Statement 241158/IRCA/01 Rev2 - ‘Reference to Local Highways Authority letter dated 05/03/2026 – Cycle Shelter’ Cycle Shelter Detail Document (created 12.03.2026) Stratford Shelter, Fin Cycle Stand 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 proposed development hereby permitted shall match those identified within the submitted Application Form (created 05.02.2026) and Design and Access Statement 241158/IRCA/01 Rev2. Reason: For the Local Planning Authority to ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024)(2025 as amended).
- Prior to occupation, written confirmation from Anglian Water must be submitted confirming there is sufficient headroom at the water recycling centre to accommodate the foul flows from the development site. This condition shall cease to have effect if the development is first occupied after April 2030. Reason: To protect water quality, prevent pollution and secure sustainable development, in accordance with LP32 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and provisions within the National Planning Policy Framework (2024)(2025 as amended).
- Prior to commencement of the use, the parking and turning and loading and unloading shall be provided to enable vehicles to enter, turn and leave the site in a forward gear and park clear of the public highway. The area shall be delivered in accordance with drawing IRCA-Bretton-U1-3-FW25072F-SPP-(Rev6) and thereafter retained for that specific use in perpetuity. Reason: In the interest of highway safety, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Paragraph 115 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024)(2025 as amended).
- 6 The rating level of noise emitted from the site shall not exceed 40 dB LAeq, 1 hour, between 07:00am and 23:00pm and 35dB LAeq 15 mins at any other time. The noise levels should be determined at the nearest noise sensitive premises. The measurements and assessment should be made according to BS:4142. Reason: In order to protect and safeguard the amenity of the area and neighbouring residents, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and paragraph 187(e) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024)(2025 as amended).
- Prior to installation, details of the make, model, location, sound power level and frequency spectrum data of any mechanical plant shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The information will demonstrate that the mechanical plant is in compliance with the noise levels specified in condition 6. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, including any necessary mitigation, and shall thereafter be retained and maintained as such in perpetuity. Reason: In order to protect and safeguard the amenity of the area and neighbouring residents, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and paragraph 187(e) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024)(2025 as amended).
- 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.
