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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
26/00042/FUL - Discharge of condition C4 (Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity) of planning permission 26/00042/FUL
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002753/DISCHG
- Alternative references
- PP-15154558
- Development type
- Discharge of Condition(s)
- Ward
- East
- Agent
- Darrie
- UPRN
- MAN000000000819976
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormDCAPFORM | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| Lighting Design Strategy for BiodiversityDCSUPDOC | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| Parent DecisionDCPRDEC | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| Wildlife Officer Consultation RRDCCONWEB | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| 79319_Decision_Notice_-_DETERMINED_DISCHG.pdfDCDEC | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Cambs PoliceDCCONWEB | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
Parent Decision 79319_Decision_Notice_-_DETERMINED_DISCHG.pdfPlanning conditions
- Condition 4 – Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity 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 C4: -Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity prepared by Flogas Britain Limited in conjunction with Wydels and Allied Ecology, dated August 2026 Assessment: The PCC Wildlife Officer has reviewed the submitted Lighting Strategy for Biodiversity and raises no objection to the discharge of this condition. The strategy demonstrates that the site can operate safely while minimising impacts on ecological receptors and satisfies the requirements of Condition 4. 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. As such, the detail submitted is deemed acceptable for the Local Planning Authority to discharge the condition. Conclusion: The details submitted relating to condition 4 are deemed acceptable to the Local Planning Authority and comply with the submission requirements of the condition. Condition 4 is hereby discharged.
