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Application overview
24/00644/R3FUL - Discharge of condition C8 (lighting) of planning permission.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002437/DISCHG
- Development type
- Discharge of Condition(s)
- Agent
- Hirst
- UPRN
- MAN000000000818916
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Lighting and Electrical Layout - 5081107-MIL-HLG-OR-DR-EO-1301-P02DCPLANS | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Street Lighting Trench Reinstaitment Typical Sections - TPYICAL SECTIONS - 5081107-MIL-HSD-DR-EO-1101-A1 C03DCPLANS | 29 May 2026 | View |
| ApplicationDCAPFORM | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Discharge of Conditions Covering LetterDCSUPDOC | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Cygnet Bridge Lighting Design for BiodiversityDCSUPDOC | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Cygnet Bridge RevP01DCSUPDOC | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Cygnet Bridge Lighting Document Rev P01DCSUPDOC | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Cygnet Bridge Lighting IllustrationDCSUPDOC | 29 May 2026 | View |
| 71340_Decision_Notice_-_DETERMINED_DISCHG.pdfDCDEC | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
71340_Decision_Notice_-_DETERMINED_DISCHG.pdfPlanning conditions
- Condition 8 – Lighting Design No external lighting shall be erected until, a "lighting design strategy for biodiversity" for all lighting across the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The strategy shall: a) identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for ecological constraints that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their breeding sites and resting places or along important routes used to access key areas of their territory, for example, for foraging; and b) show how and where external lighting will be installed (through the provision of appropriate lighting contour plans and technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent the above species using their territory or having access to their breeding sites and resting places. c) provide a mitigation plan that details how the lighting will be controlled (times and dates the lighting is used, frequences and lux levels during those times, Etc.) to minimise the impact on the known existing bat and other nocturnal animal populations present within the area, or those that may be using the area as a commuting corridor. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the strategy, and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the strategy. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed without prior consent from the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure that the recommended mitigation and compensation is delivered with the scheme to protect biodiversity and Policy LP28 of the Peterborough Local Plan 2019 and Chapter 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024. Plans & documents submitted in support of the discharge of C8: - Proposed Lighting and Electrical Layout (Drawing Number: 5081107-MIL-HLG-OR-DR-EO-1301-P02) -Street Lighting Trench Reinstatement Typical Sections (Drawing Number: 5081107-MIL-HSD-DR-EO-1101-A1 C03) - Cygnet Bridge - Lighting Design for Biodiversity (dated May 2026) - Outdoor Lighting Report prepared by Milestone (dated 12 June 2023) - Cygnet Bridge Lighting Design Document Rev P01 (dated December 2023) - Cygnet Bridge Lighting Illustration (dated May 2026) Assessment: Having reviewed the submitted plans, the Officer agrees with the Wildlife Officer that the proposed details are acceptable and are in line with the Council's Local Plan policy LP28. The submitted Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity adequately addresses the requirements of Condition 8, including ecological sensitivities, lighting specifications and mitigation measures. As such, details submitted are deemed acceptable for the Local Planning Authority to discharge the condition. Conclusion: The details submitted relating to condition 8 are deemed acceptable to the Local Planning Authority and comply with the submission requirements of the condition. Condition 8 is hereby discharged, subject to implementation in accordance with the approved details.
