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
Erection of mobile building to be used as learning space
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002380/R3FUL
- Development type
- Minor Other (includes telephone kiosks)
- Ward
- Stanground South
- Agent
- Callum
- UPRN
- 100091612274
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationDCAPFORM | 19 May 2026 | View |
| BNG Metric Calculator Headline ResultsDCSUPDOC | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity FormDCSUPDOC | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Elevation Drawing E0048001267DCPLANS | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Plan E0048002267DCPLANS | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Habitat Baseline Map E0048 Oakdale Primary SchoolDCSUPDOC | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Location Plan E000480067DCPLANS | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed floor plan E0048004267DCPLANS | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan E0048003267DCPLANS | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Site access E0048005267DCPLANS | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Small Sites Metric Headline ResultsDCSUPDOC | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application Form (Revised)DCAPFORM | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Sport England - CommentsDCCONWEB | 1 Jul 2026 | View |
| Wildlife Officer Consultation RRDCCONWEB | 20 Jul 2026 | View |
| Tree Officer - CommentsDCCONWEB | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Cllr Brian Rush- 24/07/2026DCREPCLR | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| 75797_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Case Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
75797_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfPlanning conditions
- The proposal as submitted was not in accordance with local and national planning policy. The local planning authority have worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner based on seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application. Amendments were discussed and agreed with the applicant to bring the proposal into compliance with policy, and the application can therefore be approved in accordance with Paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- 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).
- 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 development shall be completed in accordance with the following approved plans: -Location Plan (Drawing Number: 006, Rev 007) -Site Access Plan (Drawing Number: 005, Rev 007) -Proposed Site Plan (Drawing Number: 003, Rev 007) -Proposed Floor Plan (Drawing Number: 004, Rev 007) -Proposed Elevations (Drawing Number: 001, Rev 007) Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.
- The development hereby permitted shall not begin unless and until a biodiversity net gain plan has been submitted to and agreed in writing with by the Local Planning Authority. The biodiversity net gain plan shall address the following matters: (a) information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat (b) the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat (c) the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat (d) any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development (e) any biodiversity credits purchased for the development, and (f) such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed approved details. Reason: In accordance with the requirements of Schedule 14, Part 1 of paragraph 14 of the Environment Act 2021 and Policy LP28 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019). This is a reminder of the statutory condition as outlined in the Environment Act.
- No development or other operations shall commence on site in connection with the development hereby approved, (including any tree felling, tree pruning, demolition works, soil moving, temporary access construction and or widening, or any operations involving the use of motorised vehicles or construction machinery) until a detailed Tree Protection Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No development or other operations shall take place except in complete accordance with the approved documentation. Such statements shall include full detail of the following: - Implementation, supervision and monitoring of the approved Tree Protection Scheme - Implementation, supervision and monitoring of the approved Tree work Specification -Implementation, supervision and monitoring of all approved construction works within any area designated as being fenced off or otherwise protected in the approved Tree Protection Scheme. -Timing and phasing of Arboricultural works in relation to the approved development. Reason: In order to protect and safeguard the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies LP16 and LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019). This is a pre-commencement condition because the approved construction specification must be in place and adequate prior to development commencing to ensure the trees are protected.
- No development other than groundworks and foundations shall take place unless and until the details of any external lighting (free-standing or building-mounted) has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and implemented prior to the commencement of use. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity of the area and biodiversity, in accordance with Policies LP16 and LP28 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and paragraph 198 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
