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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Erection of timber outbuilding for use as a dog boarding kennel accommodating up to 6 dogs (part retrospective)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002510/FUL
- Development type
- Minor Other (includes telephone kiosks)
- Ward
- East
- Agent
- Studio Charrette
- UPRN
- 100090213172
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormDCAPFORM | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Planning Design and Access StatementDCSUPDOC | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Layouts - SC436_P1DCPLANS | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Layout and Roof Plan - SC436_P2DCPLANS | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations and Section - SC436_P3DCPLANS | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Block Plan - SC436_P4DCPLANS | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Location Plan - SC436_P5DCPLANS | 25 Jun 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity ChecklistDCSUPDOC | 25 Jun 2026 | View |
| Lead Local Flood AuthorityDCCONWEB | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| Tree Officer - CommentsDCCONWEB | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| Local HighwaysDCCONWEB | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| 76372_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
| case officer reportDCCORPTP | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
76372_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfPlanning conditions
- 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: SC436_P1 Existing Layout and Elevations SC436_P2 Proposed Layout and Roof Plan SC436_P3 Proposed Elevations and Section SC436_P4 Existing and Proposed Block Plan SC436_P5 Location Plan Planning and Design and Access Statement Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
- The premises shall be used only for the boarding of dogs accommodating no more than six dogs at any one time and for no other purpose. The use hereby permitted shall operate in association with the residential occupation of 61 Park Lane and shall not operate as a standalone commercial kennel facility independent of the dwellinghouse. The premises shall not be used for dog day care, dog grooming, dog breeding, dog training, or any other commercial animal-related activity unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: The application has been assessed on the basis of a small-scale dog boarding operation associated with the dwellinghouse and accommodating a maximum of six dogs. Further assessment would be necessary to ascertain whether any alternative use or intensification of the approved use would be acceptable in terms of residential amenity impacts, highway safety or visual impact, in accordance with Policies LP13, LP16 and LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapters 9 and 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2025).
- All dog drop-offs and collections shall be undertaken by prior appointment only. No more than one customer shall attend the site at any one time for the drop-off or collection of dogs. Reason: To minimise parking demand, vehicle conflict, noise and disturbance in the interests of highway safety and residential amenity, in accordance with Policies LP13 and LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2025).
- Customer drop-offs and collections associated with the dog boarding use shall only take place between: - 08:00 and 18:00 Monday to Saturday No customer drop-offs or collections shall take place on Sundays or recognised Bank Holidays. Reason: To safeguard the amenity of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2025).
- The site operator shall maintain a booking register detailing: -the number of dogs boarded -dates of arrival and departure -drop-off times and -collection times The register shall be made available to the Local Planning Authority within 14 days of a written request. Reason: To enable monitoring of the approved use in the interests of residential amenity and highway safety in accordance with Policies LP13 and LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2025).
- Prior to the installation of any services associated with the development, details of all service runs shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall demonstrate that service runs are located outside the Root Protection Areas of existing trees and hedgerows. The development shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to protect and safeguard existing trees and hedgerows and the amenity of the area, in accordance with Policies LP16 and LP29 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2025).
