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Application overview
25/00303/FUL - Discharge of condition C12 (soft landscaping)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002356/DISCHG
- Alternative references
- PP-14921262
- Development type
- Discharge of Condition(s)
- Ward
- West
- Agent
- Boot
- UPRN
- 10008069837
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedDCAPFORM | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Detailed Soft Landscaping - 24 348 202-203DCPLANS | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Detailed Soft Landscaping - 24 348 201DCPLANS | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Copy of Parent Decision 25/00303/FULDCPRDEC | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Wildlife Officer FPDCCONWEB | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Comment - Tree OfficerDCCONWEB | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
| Detailed Soft Landscaping - 24_348_201 - Rev ADCPLANS | 29 Jun 2026 | View |
| REVISED Detailed Soft Landscaping 24_348_201 Rev BDCPLANS | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| 72368_Decision_Notice_-_DETERMINED_DISCHG.pdfDCDEC | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Copy of Parent Decision 25/00303/FUL 72368_Decision_Notice_-_DETERMINED_DISCHG.pdfPlanning conditions
- Condition 12 - Soft Landscaping 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). Plans and documents submitted in support of the discharge of C12: - Detailed Soft Landscaping, 24_348_201 Rev B Assessment: Having reviewed the submitted plan, the Officer agrees that the proposed details are acceptable and are in line with the Council's Local Plan policy LP16, LP28 and LP29. As such, the detail submitted is deemed acceptable for the Local Planning Authority to discharge the condition. It is noted that the Tree Officer raised concerns regarding the level of tree planting along the car park boundary however, this is considered reasonable for the site and reflects the previously agreed site plan and biodiversity details. Furthermore, revised plans were received in response to concerns regarding species and these have been amended in line with comments from both the Wildlife and Tree Officers. Conclusion: The details submitted relating to condition 12 are deemed acceptable to the Local Planning Authority and comply with the submission requirements of the condition. Condition 12 is hereby discharged, subject to implementation in accordance with the approved details.
