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
Conversion of stables to form 1no. dwelling, refurbishment of historic potting shed and log store, erection of glasshouses, and associated landscaping
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002349/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14926495
- Development type
- Minor Other (includes telephone kiosks)
- Ward
- Barnack
- Parish
- Ufford CP
- Agent
- Helliwell
- UPRN
- 10093496354
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedDCAPFORM | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Existing Site and Location Plan - P25102_E001DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Stable Existing Floor Plan - P25102_E010DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Stable Existing Elevations - P25102_E011DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Potting Shed Existing Floor Plans - P25102_E012DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Potting Shed Existing Elevations - P25102_E013DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Log Store Existing Plan and Elevations - P25102_E014DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Superseded - Proposed Site Plan - P25102_P001DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Stable Proposed Floor Plan - P25102_P010DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Superseded - Stable Proposed Elevations - P25102_P011_DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Potting Shed Proposed Floor Plans - P25102_P012DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Potting Shed Proposed Elevations - P25102_P013DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Log Store Proposed Plan and Elevations - P25102_P014_DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Greenhouse Proposed Plan and Elevations - P25102_P015DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Small Greenhouse Proposed Plan and Elevations - P25102_P016DCPLANS | 11 May 2026 | View |
| PRA ReprtDCSUPDOC | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Hertiage Statement and Impact AssessmentDCSUPDOC | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Planning Statement Final - P25102DCSUPDOC | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Checklist - RedactedDCSUPDOC | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Structural Survey - L-25038.001 - RedactedDCSUPDOC | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded - Comment - DrainageDCCONWEB | 28 May 2026 | View |
| SNDCSNPHOT | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| SNDCSNPHOT | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Wildlife Officer FPDCCONWEB | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Comment - Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree Officer - CommentsDCCONWEB | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| Pollution ControlDCCONWEB | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Anglian Water - CommentsDCCONWEB | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Conservation officer commentsDCCONWEB | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Local Lead Flood Authority CommentsDCCONWEB | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Ufford Parish CouncilDCCONWEB | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| Revised - Stable Proposed Elevations (P011)DCPLANS | 1 Jul 2026 | View |
| Bat Survey ReportDCSUPDOC | 1 Jul 2026 | View |
| Revised - Proposed Site Plan P001 Rev ADCPLANS | 1 Jul 2026 | View |
| HighwaysDCCONWEB | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| 76183_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
76183_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfPlanning 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: - Existing Site and Location Plan (Sheet Number: E001). - Proposed Site Plan (Sheet Number: P001 Rev A). - Stable Proposed Elevations (Sheet Number: P011). - Stable Proposed Floor Plan (Sheet Number: P010). - Small Greenhouse Proposed Plan and Elevations (Sheet Number: P016). - Greenhouse Proposed Plan and Elevations (Sheet Number: P015). - Log Store Proposed Plan and Elevations (Sheet Number: P014). - Potting Shed Proposed Elevations (Sheet Number: P013). - Potting Shed Proposed Floor Plans (Sheet Number: P012). Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
- Prior to the commencement of development, details of any fenestration (windows and doors) and services on external elevations, particularly pipes and extract or ventilation equipment and utility meter boxes, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter. Reason: For the Local Planning Authority to ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy LP16 and LP19 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 12 and 16 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 commencement of development, cross section drawings at a scale no smaller than 1:2 and elevation drawings at a scale no smaller than 1:10 of all new windows and doors, including details of glazing, glazing bars, sills, lintels and finish shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing by , the Local Planning Authority . The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter . Reason: In order to preserve the special architectural and historic character of the Heritage Asset in accordance with section 66(1) and/or 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended), Policy LP19 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
- Notwithstanding the submitted details, prior to the occupation of the development a scheme for soft landscaping of the site shall 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 shall 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 shall 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 with Policies LP16, LP28 and LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 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.
- No development shall commence until infiltration testing has been carried out in accordance with BRE 365. The results of the testing, along with a report demonstrating whether infiltration is feasible on site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where infiltration drainage is proposed, all infiltration storage devices shall be designed to ensure a minimum clearance of 1 metre between the base of the device and the seasonally high groundwater level. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained as such. Reason: To ensure that a sustainable drainage strategy is informed by site-specific ground conditions, to minimise flood risk on and off site, and to promote the use of infiltration in accordance with the SuDs drainage hierarchy, 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 or the commencement of use, adequate parking and turning facilities must be provided to enable vehicles to enter, manoeuvre, and exit the site in forward gear, as well as park clear of the public highway. The parking and turning area shall be implemented in accordance with drawing Proposed Site Plan - P25102_P001 Rev A and thereafter retained for this specific purpose in perpetuity. Reason: In the interest of highway safety, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Paragraph 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to the first occupation or commencement of use, the cycle parking shall be implemented in accordance with drawing Proposed Site Plan – P25102_P001 Rev A and thereafter retained for this specific purpose in perpetuity. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to encourage travel by sustainable modes, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Paragraph 116 and 117 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 1 Class A, B, and C of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no extensions or enlargements, no windows or additional openings shall be constructed other than those expressly authorised by any future planning permission. Reason: In order protect the impact on the design and character of the site and surrounding area, in accordance with Policies LP16 and LP19 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Class A, Part 2, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no fences, gates, walls or means of enclosure shall be erected within the curtilage of the development hereby permitted, unless expressly authorised by any future planning permission. Reason: In order to protect and safeguard the amenity of the area, in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
- All repair works to the buildings on site must match that of the original work in terms of choice of materials, method of construction and finished appearance. Reason: In order to preserve the historic, in accordance with Policy LP19 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Class E, Part 1 Schedule 2, of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no incidental building(s) shall be constructed within the curtilage of the dwelling(s), other than as those expressly authorised by this or any future planning permission. Reason: In order to protect the amenity of the area and/or the amenities of neighbouring occupants, in accordance with Policy LP16 and/or LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
