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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Erection of a Cor-Ten Steel digital advertisement sign to western elevation of Clare Green Car Park, Queensgate Centre
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002248/ADV
- Alternative references
- PP-14863639
- Development type
- Advertisement (ADV)
- Ward
- Central
- Agent
- Robinson
- UPRN
- 10008054955
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedDCAPFORM | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Location Plan - PROG4001_LPDCPLANS | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Plan - PROG4002ADCPLANS | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan - PROG4002BDCPLANS | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevation Plan - PROG4004DCPLANS | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevation Plan - PROG4005DCPLANS | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Advert Display Detail - PROG4006DCPLANS | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Advert Examples Other Shopping Centres PROG4007 - RedactedDCSUPDOC | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Screen Assembly Technical Specification 03 Rev ADCPLANS | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Design Concept - EV020326_RedactedDCSUPDOC | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Planning Statement - RedactedDCSUPDOC | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Photographs and Photomontages PROG4003A_redactedDCSUPDOC | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Photographs and Photomontages PROG4003B_RedactedDCSUPDOC | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Comments - Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Comment - Peterborough Civic SocietyDCCONWEB | 22 May 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Site Plan - PROG4002B PSPDCPLANS | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Visualisation - PROG4003 v2DCPLANS | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Elevations - PROG4005 v2DCPLANS | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Application Form - RedactedDCAPFORM | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended EV020326 Design Concept v2 - Redacted.DCSUPDOC | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| 72244_Decision_Notice_-_ADV_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| 26002248ADV Clare gren car park.pdfDCCORPTP | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
72244_Decision_Notice_-_ADV_PERMIT.pdfPlanning conditions
- 1. No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission. 2. No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to: (a) endanger persons using any highway, railway, waterway, dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military); (b) obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of any traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air; or (c) hinder the operation of any device used for the purpose of security or surveillance or for measuring speed of any vehicle. 3. Any advertisement displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a condition that does not impair the visual amenity of the site. 4. Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a condition that does not endanger the public. 5. Where an advertisement is required under these Regulations to be removed, the site shall be left in a condition that does not endanger the public or impair visual amenity. Reason: In accordance with Schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).
- This consent is for a period of five years beginning with the date of this decision. Reason: In accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).
- The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be displayed and maintained in accordance with the following approved drawings/documents: - Proposed site plan - Proposed elevations PROG4005 v2 - Technical specification 03 rev A - Advert display detail PROG4006 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The luminance of the internally illuminated sign shall not exceed 300 candela per sqm during the hours of darkness and 2500 candela per sqm during daylight hours and the level of illumination shall be controlled at a level that is within the limits recommended by the Institution of Lighting Professionals in the publication “PLG05 The Brightness of Illuminated Advertisements”. Reason: To avoid glare/dazzle which could lead to danger to highway users, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Adopted Peterborough Local Plan
- The illumination of the signs hereby approved shall be non-intermittent. Reason: To avoid glare/dazzle which could lead to danger to highway users, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Adopted Peterborough Local Plan
- The source of illumination of the externally illuminated advertisements shall not be directly visible to users of the adjoining highway. Reason: To avoid glare/dazzle which could lead to danger to highway users, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Adopted Peterborough Local Plan
- If the advertisement malfunctions in any way it will display only a dark blank screen. Reason: in order to safeguard surrounding amenity and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy LP17 and LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Any images displayed on the advertisement hereby granted consent shall not resemble road signs or traffic signals. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Prior to first use of the advertisement hereby granted consent, it shall be fitted with a light sensor and timer which shall constantly monitor ambient lighting conditions and adjust screen brightness accordingly. Reason: In order to safeguard surrounding amenity and public highway safety in accordance with Policy LP17 and Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Any display shown on the advertisement hereby granted consent, shall be displayed for a period of no less than 10 seconds. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
- Any change in display of the advertisement hereby granted consent shall be instantaneous, insofar as the change shall be begun and completed within 2 seconds, and the change shall not give the appearance of movement. Reason: In the interest of highway safety, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
