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
Change of use of from Class B8 (storage and distribution) to Class B8 (storage and distribution) and/or Class E(d) (indoor sport and recreation)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002106/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14722540
- Development type
- Change of Use Major
- Ward
- East
- Agent
- Morgan-Hyland
- UPRN
- 10008063849
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedDCAPFORM | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0250DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0251 (P01)DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor GA Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0252DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor GA Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0253DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Second Floor GA Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0254DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Proposed Site Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0255 (P01)DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor GA Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0256DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor GA Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0257DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor GA Plan - 20489-THP-U1-XX-DR-A-0258DCPLANS | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity StatementDCSUPDOC | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Design and access statement - 2026.03.18 E2DCSUPDOC | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Planning Statement - Part 1DCSUPDOC | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Planning Statement - Part 2DCSUPDOC | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Transport Assessment - SCP_260237_TS_2.0DCSUPDOC | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Notice 1 - RedactedDCSUPDOC | 27 Mar 2026 | View |
| d747d69d1f3047a990eed68f1663e7c4.jpgDCSNPHOT | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| fbc0afbabc0649c3b13e7c058d71d171.jpgDCSNPHOT | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Wildlife Officer FPDCCONWEB | 5 May 2026 | View |
| Local Highways Authority CommentsDCCONWEB | 27 May 2026 | View |
| Pollution ControlDCCONWEB | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| Technical Note - SCP_260237_TN_1.0 v3DCSUPDOC | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Sevo Cover Letter Supplementary Submission - 2026.06.26 E2DCSUPDOC | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Revised - Site Plan (20489-THPW-U1-XX-DR-A-0255 Rev P04)DCPLANS | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| Cover Letter addressing LPA concerns- 26.06.26DCSUPDOC | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| Comment - PollutionDCCONWEB | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| Decision-24/07/2026DCDEC | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
Decision-24/07/2026Planning conditions
- 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 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 approved plans: - Location Plan (Drawing Number: 20489 THP U1 XX DR A 0250). - Proposed Site Plan (Drawing Number: 20489 THPW U1 XX DR A 0255 Rev P04). - Proposed Ground Floor GA Plan (Drawing Number: 20489 THP U1 00 DR A 0256). - Proposed First Floor GA Plan (Drawing Number: 20489 THP U1 01 DR A 0257). - Proposed Second Floor GA Plan (Drawing Number: 20489 THP U1 02 DR A 0258). Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
- Prior to installation and operation 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 rating level of noise from the mechanical plant is 5dB(A) below the background noise level. The measurements and assessment shall be made according to BS:4142:2014. 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 safeguard the amenity of neighbouring properties, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Notwithstanding the approved plans, in the event that the site reverts back to a B8 use within 10 years from the date of decision, details of an amended site layout are to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the details so approved and retained as such in perpetuity. Reason: In order to accommodate the operational requirements of a B8 use and to ensure that appropriate parking, turning and servicing is provided, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to occupation, car parking and turning shall be provided to enable vehicles to enter, turn and leave the site in forward gear and park clear of the public highway. The area shall be delivered in accordance with drawing number '20489 THPW U1 XX DR A 0255 Rev P04' 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 Chapter 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to occupation, galvanised steel framed cycle shelter with a curved clear polycarbonate roof and side panels, complete with galvanised Sheffield cycle stands securely fixed to a concrete hardstanding shall be provided. The area shall be delivered in accordance with drawing number '20489 THPW U1 XX DR A 0255 Rev P04' and thereafter retained for that specific use in perpetuity. Reason: In the interest of sustainable modes of transport, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Unit 1 shall be used as storage and distribution (B8) or indoor sport (E(d)) for the use as a padel club only and for no other purpose (including any other purpose within Class E of the Schedule to the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987) (or any provision equivalent to that class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), notwithstanding the provisions of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted) Development Order 1995 (or any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order). Reason: To ensure the development would not give rise to unacceptable harm to the amenity or highway safety of the area in accordance with Policies LP13 and LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 9 and 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- All activities associated with the Class E (d) use shall take place indoors only, and noise arising from the use shall not be audible at the boundary of any neighbouring residential property so as to cause disturbance. Reason: In the interest of protecting the, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- The use of lighting at the development shall not exceed the obtrusive light limits specified for environmental zone E3 in the Institution of Lighting Professionals document 'Guidance Note 01:21, The Reduction of Obtrusive Light'. Reason: In the interest of protecting the, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
