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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Proposed change of use/redevelopment of the existing Bubbles Hand Car Wash site to provide an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub comprising the installation of 10 accessible EV charging bays, ancillary Infrastructure and associated infrastructure works including resurfacing of the existing hardstanding and perimeter landscaping.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002538/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-15021113
- Development type
- Change Of Use
- Ward
- North
- UPRN
- 10090763043
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedDCAPFORM | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Site Location Plan - S4-P03DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Plan - S4-P02DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan - S4-P07DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Demo Overlay Plan - S4-P05DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed EV Plan - S4-P05DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Tracking Plan - S4-P05DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations Planning - S4-P01DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations Planning - S4-P04DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Charger and Substation Details - S4-P02DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Landscape Plan - S4-P03DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Site Work Plan - S4-P02DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Topographical SurveyDCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Power Cabinet (1)DCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| CCTVDCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| EV Charging VisualsDCPLANS | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementDCSUPDOC | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Technical Note Biodiversity and Ecology (3)DCSUPDOC | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Survey, Impact Assessment and Method Statement - 3114.001.ENZ.XX.00.RP.AR.45.101 - PL04DCSUPDOC | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Archaeological Services - ConsultationDCCONWEB | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Survey Impact Assessment and Method StatementDCSUPDOC | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| Comment - PollutionDCCONWEB | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Lead Local Flood AuthorityDCCONWEB | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Cambridgeshire ConstabularyDCCONWEB | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| site notice photo 09.07.26DCSNPHOT | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Tree Officer - CommentsDCCONWEB | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| 76359_Decision_Notice_-_PERMIT.pdfDCDEC | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
| case officer reportDCCORPTP | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
76359_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: Site Location Plan (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2101-S4-P03) Existing Site Plan (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2102-S4-P02) Proposed Site Plan Planning (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2202-S4-P07) Proposed Demo Overlay Plan (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2203-S4-P05) Proposed EV Plan (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2204-S4-P05) Proposed Tracking Plan (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2205-S4-P05) Proposed Elevations Planning (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2207-S4-P04) Proposed Charger and Substation Details (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2208-S4-P02) Landscape Plan (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2209-S4-P03) Site Work Plan (Drawing Number: 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2210-S4-P02) Design and Access Statement (June 2026) Technical Note Biodiversity and Ecology (June 2026) Arboricultural Survey, Impact Assessment and Method Statement (Ref: 3114.001.ENZ.XX.00.RP.AR.45.101 PL04) Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
- The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development; hereby permitted shall match those shown on drawing 'Proposed Elevations Planning 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2207-S4-P04' and 'Proposed Charger and Substation Details 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2208-S4-P02'. 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 soft landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawing 'Landscape Plan 2209 Rev P03' and 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).
- The approved hard landscaping scheme and boundary treatment shall be carried out in accordance with drawing 'Proposed Site Plan Planning 2202 Rev P07' and 'Proposed Elevations Planning 2207 Rev P04'and prior to first commencement of use and retained as such thereafter. 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).
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the 'Arboricultural Survey, Impact Assessment and Method Statement' Ref: 3114.001.ENZ.XX.00.RP.AR.45.101 PL04, submitted in support of this application, with all fencing implemented before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought onto the site for the purposes of the development and shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site. Nothing shall be stored or placed in any area fenced in accordance with this condition and the ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation be made, without the written consent of the Local Planning Authority. In this condition ''retained tree'' means an existing tree which is to be retained in accordance with the approved plans and particulars; and paragraphs (a) and (b) below shall have effect until the expiration of twelve months from the date of the occupation of the building for its permitted use. (a) No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be topped or lopped other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Any topping or lopping approved shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (Tree Work); (b) If any retained tree is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, another tree shall be planted at the same place and that tree shall be of such size and species, and shall be planted at such time, as may be specified in writing by the Local Planning Authority; (c) The erection of fencing for the protection of any retained tree shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved plans and particulars before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought on to the site for the purposes of the development, and shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site. Nothing shall be stored or placed in any area fenced in accordance with this condition and the ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation be made, without the written consent of the Local Planning Authority. 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).
- Prior to occupation or the commencement of the use, the parking and turning shall be provided to enable vehicles to enter, turn and leave the site in forward gear and park clear of the public highway. The area shall be delivered in accordance with drawing 250090-CAD-S1-00-D-A-2202-S4-P07 and thereafter retained for that specific use in perpetuity. Reason: In the interest of highway safety, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Paragraph 115 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
- Highways Act 1980 - Section 148, Sub-Section C It is an offence to deposit anything including building materials or debris on a highway which may cause interruption to any user of the highway (including footways). In the event that a person is found guilty of this offence, a penalty may be imposed in the form of a fine. It is the responsibility of the developer and contractor(s) to ensure that no building materials or debris are placed on or remain within the highway during or after the construction period.
- Highways Act 1980 - Section 149 If anything is so deposited on a highway as to constitute a nuisance, the Local Planning Authority may by notice require the person who deposited it there to remove it forthwith and if he fails to comply the Local Planning Authority may make a complaint to a Magistrates Court for a Removal and Disposal Order under this Section. In the event that the deposit is considered to constitute a danger, the Local Planning Authority may remove the deposit forthwith and recover reasonable expenses from the person who made the deposit. It is the responsibility of the developer and contractor(s) to ensure that no building materials or debris are placed on or remain within the highway during or after the construction period.
