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
Change of use of existing ground floor extension from class E (formerly D1) to self-contained residential flat (C3) - Retrospective
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002414/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14894153
- Development type
- Change Of Use
- Ward
- Park
- Agent
- Garnett
- UPRN
- 10008074696
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A01 - Location Block and Site PlansDCPLANS | 23 May 2026 | View |
| A02 - Existing Plans and ElevationsDCPLANS | 23 May 2026 | View |
| A03 - Proposed Plans and ElevationsDCPLANS | 23 May 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementDCSUPDOC | 23 May 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity ChecklistDCSUPDOC | 23 May 2026 | View |
| ApplicationDCAPFORM | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application FormDCAPFORM | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
| A03 Proposed Plans and Elevations Rev ADCPLANS | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
| 71547_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Case Officer ReportDCCORPTP | 13 Jul 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
71547_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 carried out in accordance with the following plans: -Location Block and Site Plans (Drawing Number: F041-DR-A01) -Proposed Plans and Elevations (Drawing Number: F041-DR-A03, Rev A) Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and proper planning.
- Any lighting scheme shall ensure all luminaires are downward directed, use only the minimum illumination necessary for the task, and prevent glare and skyglow, in full accordance with the Institute of Lighting Professionals’ Guidance Note 01:21 The Reduction of Obtrusive Light. The approved lighting scheme shall be implemented and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In order to protect neighbours’ amenity in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019 and NPPF (2024).
- The external garden area shown on drawing 'Proposed Plans and Elevations' (Drawing No. F041-DR-A03 Rev A) shall be used solely in connection with the residential use of the flat and shall be retained and maintained for that purpose in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity and privacy of the occupants of the flat, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Cycle parking and bin storage shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans prior to first occupation of the flat which they will serve and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In order to ensure that sufficient and suitable cycle parking and bin storage is available in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019.
