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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
Change of use, extension of upper floors and infilling of undercroft to create 104 Co-living units (Sui Generis) and associated communal facilities, and retention of Class E use on the ground floor Church Street frontage
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002223/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14820872
- Development type
- Change of Use Major
- Ward
- Central
- Agent
- Machen
- UPRN
- 100090184215
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedDCAPFORM | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Location Plan - FRNT_25.565_001_P1DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Basement and Ground Floor Plans - FRNT_25.565_050_P1DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor and Second Floor Plan - FRNT_25.565_051_P1DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Third Floor and Fourth Floor Plan - FRNT_25.565_052_P1DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Plan - FRNT_25.565_070_P1DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Proposed First Floor and Second Floor Plans - FRNT_25.565_251_P6DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Third Floor and Fourth Floor Plans - FRNT_25.565_252_P6DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded- Proposed Site Plan - FRNT_25.565_270_P1DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Existing and Proposed Section A-A - FRNT_25.565_275_P1DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Section B-B - FRNT_25.565_276_P1DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Checklist - Major ProposalsDCSUPDOC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment - 250702-R001CDCSUPDOC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Heritage Statement and Impact AssessmentDCSUPDOC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ventilation Strategy - Part L Compliance and Part O Overheating AssessmentDCSUPDOC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Existing and Proposed North Elevations - FRNT_25.565_265_P4DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Existing and Proposed East Elevations - FRNT_25.565_268_P4DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed South Elevations - FRNT_25.565_267_P3DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Existing and Proposed West Elevations - FRNT_25.565_266_P3DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Proposed Basement and Ground Floor Plans - FRNT_25.565_250_P6DCPLANS | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Design and Access Statement - 25.565_610_P3DCSUPDOC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| 7d5fc15733ee4afd8ac0640ba2927f91.jpgDCSNPHOT | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
| 52f6e944b74b4a9d9bb15d4c5589fdfd.jpgDCSNPHOT | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
| Cllr Steve Allen - Call in Request if refusedDCREPCLR | 28 Apr 2026 | View |
| Urban Design Officer - CommentsDCCONWEB | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Lead Local Flood AuthorityDCCONWEB | 1 May 2026 | View |
| Acoustic Report: MVHR systemDCSUPDOC | 5 May 2026 | View |
| Wildlife Officer FPDCCONWEB | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Local Highway Authority CommentsDCCONWEB | 22 May 2026 | View |
| Comment - Peterborough Civic SocietyDCCONWEB | 22 May 2026 | View |
| Conservation Officer CommentsDCCONWEB | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Revised - Proposed Basement and Ground Floor Plan - FRNT-25.565-250 Rev P7DCPLANS | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| Revised - Cycle Rack SpecificationDCSUPDOC | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| Revised - Proposed Site Plan - FRNT-25.565-270 Rev P2DCPLANS | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| Revised - Existing and Proposed Site Section A-A - FRNT-25.565-275 Rev P2DCPLANS | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Comment - Anglian WaterDCCONWEB | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Comment - PollutionDCCONWEB | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Superceded - East Elevations (inc Ecology)DCPLANS | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| supersesed - Existing and Proposed North Elevation (inc ecology)DCPLANS | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Revised - Existing and Proposed West Elevations (inc ecology).DCPLANS | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Revised - Proposed First and Second Floor Plans (inc rainwater harvesting).DCPLANS | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Revised - Anglian Water CommentsDCCONWEB | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Drainage Connections and CCTVDCSUPDOC | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Local Lead Flood Authority CommentsDCCONWEB | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| LHA - CommentsDCCONWEB | 29 Jun 2026 | View |
| Revised - Existing and Proposed East ElevationDCPLANS | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Revised - Existing and Proposed West ElevationDCPLANS | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Entrance Details CGIDCPLANS | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDCDEC | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 20 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning 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: - Site Location Plan (Drawing Number: 001 Rev P1) - Proposed Site Plan (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-270 Rev P2) - Proposed Basement and Ground Floor Plans (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-250 Rev P7). - Proposed First and Second Floor Plans (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-251 Rev P7) - Proposed Third and Fourth Floor Plans (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-252 Rev P6) - Existing and Proposed North Elevations (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-265 Rev P5) - Existing and Proposed East Elevations (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-268 Rev P4) - Existing and Proposed West Elevations (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-266 Rev P4) - Existing and Proposed South Elevations (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-267 Rev P3) - Existing and Proposed Site Section A-A (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-275 Rev P2) - Existing and Proposed Site Section B-B (Drawing Number: FRNT-25.565-276 Rev P1) Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
- No development other than groundworks and foundations shall take place unless and until details of all external materials have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details submitted for approval shall include the name of the manufacturer, the product type, colour (using BS4800) and reference number. The development shall not be carried out except in accordance with the approved details. Reason: For the Local Planning Authority to ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024). The condition is pre-commencement as it would be unreasonable to require applicants to undertake this work prior to consent being granted and the details need to be agreed before construction begins.
- Notwithstanding the submitted details, prior to the residential occupation of the development a scheme for soft landscaping of the site should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include details of the following:- - Proposed finished ground and building slab levels - Planting plans including retained trees, species, numbers, size and density of planting - An implementation programme (phased developments only) - Proposed planting plans including trees, species, numbers, size and density - Position, type and recommended number of any biodiversity enhancements The soft landscaping should be carried out within the first available planting season following completion of the development or first occupation (whichever is the sooner) or alternatively in accordance with a timetable for landscape implementation which has been approved as part of the submitted landscape scheme. Development should be carried out in accordance with the submitted details. Any trees, shrubs or hedges forming part of the approved landscaping scheme that die, are removed or become diseased within five years of the implementation of the landscaping scheme shall be replaced during the next available planting season by the developers, or their successors in title with an equivalent size, number and species to those being replaced. Any replacement trees, shrubs or hedgerows dying within five years of planting shall themselves be replaced with an equivalent size, number and species. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity of the area and the enhancement of biodiversity, in accordance Policies LP16, LP28 and LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapters 12 and 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024). The condition is pre-commencement as it would be unreasonable to require applicants to undertake this work prior to consent being granted and the details need to be agreed before construction begins.
- Prior to the first occupation of the residential accommodation and of the commercial unit(s) hereby permitted, and thereafter, a Waste Collection Strategy must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The strategy shall demonstrate how waste collection operations will operate on the development and shall include but not be limited to: (i) Heads of Terms of a Commercial Waste Collection contract to be entered into by the developer or their agent, or confirmation that the Local Authority will be responsible for waste collections (ii) Frequency of waste collections, such frequency to be not less than twice weekly (can amend) (iii) Management of refuse bins prior to, during and following each collection (iv) Onsite recycling facilities to be provided. The development shall thereafter be undertaken and retained in accordance with the approved Waste Collection Strategy. Reason: In accordance with the requirements set out at Appendix E of the Adopted Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to the first occupation of the development a full travel plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The travel plan shall be written in accordance with current industry best practice including guidance of the Department of Transport. The development shall thereafter be occupied/operated in accordance with the approved travel plan or a plan as subsequently modified and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport and development, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to the first occupation or commencement of use, details of the type of cycle storage to accommodate cycles shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. This area shall thereafter be retained for the purposes of cycle parking in connection with the development in perpetuity. Reason: In the interests 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). This is a pre-commencement condition to ensure the delivery of on-site secure cycle parking provision.
- No development above slab level shall take place until details of a rainwater harvesting scheme have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall demonstrate how rainwater will be captured, stored, reused, and maintained and shall be in accordance with the principles set out on drawing FRNT-25.565-251 Rev P7. The approved rainwater harvesting system shall be implemented prior to first occupation of the development and shall thereafter be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To promote sustainable water management, reduce potable water demand, and support the effective management of surface water runoff in accordance with Policy LP32 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024). The condition is pre-commencement as it would be unreasonable to require applicants to undertake this work prior to consent being granted and the details need to be agreed before construction begins.
- 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 development is first occupied after April 2030. Reason: To protect water quality, prevent pollution and secure sustainable development having regard to paragraphs 7/8 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- No development shall commence until a strategic foul water strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local Planning Authority, in consultation with Anglian Water. This strategy will identify a sustainable point of connection to the public foul network. Prior to occupation, the foul water drainage works must have been carried out in complete accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: To protect water quality, prevent pollution and secure sustainable development having regard to paragraphs 7/8 and 180 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to installation and occupation, a glazing scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where overheating is an issue, the scheme shall be developed in accordance with the Approved Doc O and where appropriate the Acoustic Ventilation and Overheating Residential Design Guide. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall thereafter be retained and maintained as such in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard the future occupier amenity of the residents, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to occupation and use the floor between the ground floor commercial unit and the residential premises shall be tested to ensure that it equates to a level of DnT,w + C’tr $448dB. Should the floor be below the required standard a scheme shall be submitted to the LPA for approval in writing to bring the sound reduction index of the floor into compliance. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with approved details and thereafter be retained and maintained in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard the future occupier amenity of the residents, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to installation and occupation, a scheme which specifies the provisions for alternative ventilation of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Where appropriate the scheme shall comply with Approved Document F, Approved Doc O, and the Acoustic Ventilation and Overheating Residential Design Guide for design and acoustic specification purposes. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall thereafter be retained and maintained as such in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard the future occupier amenity of the residents, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- The ground floor shall be used as Class E (a), (b), (c), (e) and (g) only and for no other purpose (including any other purpose within Class E, specifically (d) and (f) 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 safeguard the future occupier amenity of the residents, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- 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 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: To safeguard the future occupier amenity of the residents, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- All ventilation of steam and cooking fumes to the atmosphere should be suitably filtered to avoid nuisance from smell, grease or smoke to persons in neighbouring or nearby properties. Details of the nature and location of such filtration equipment should be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before installation and should be installed before the use of the premises commences. 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: To safeguard the future occupier amenity of the residents, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
