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
Construction of a proposed replacement building to provide hall dining and activity spaces following demolition of existing structural building.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P/03977/030
- Alternative references
- PP-14549616
- Ward
- Cippenham Village
- Agent
- Emma Hyett
- UPRN
- 200000848839
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Site Block PlanSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Block PlanSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Design and access statementStatement/Proof | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing ElevationsSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| The location planSubmitted Plans and Details | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Amended PlanAmended Plans | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecisions | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Officers ReportDecisions | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
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Decision & conditions
Decision Notice Officers ReportPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within three years from the date of this permission. REASON To prevent the accumulation of planning permissions, and to enable the Council to review the suitability of the development in the light of altered circumstances and to comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- The development hereby approved shall be implemented only in accordance with the following plans and drawings hereby approved by the Local Planning Authority: a) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-01 00 -Site Location Plan b) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-01 01 -Existing Site Block Plan c) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-01 10 -Proposed Site Block Plan d) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-95 00 -Existing - Ground Floor e) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-95 01 -Existing - First Floor f) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-95 10 -Proposed - Ground Floor g) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-95 11 -Proposed - First Floor h) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-95 20 -Existing Elevations i) 250218-S2e-XX-XX-D-A-95 30 -Proposed Elevations REASON: For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the site is developed in accordance with the submitted application and to ensure that the proposed development does not prejudice the amenity of the area to comply Policy EN1 of The Local Adopted Plan for Slough 2004, Core Policy 8 of the Slough Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2006-2026, and the guidance contained in the Council’s Developer’s Guide Part 4 (2008) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Prior to the commencement of any above ground works, details of the samples of materials, paint colours, stonework, brickwork, glazed facades, and aluminium framing; including the details of bond, colour, mortar mix and mortar colour to be used on the relevant block on all external facades and roofs of the buildings, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Samples shall be displayed on site for inspection prior to works commencing on the relevant part of the development. No part of the development block shall be used or occupied prior to the implementation of the approved details. The development of each block or relevant part thereof shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details for the development block, or relevant part thereof. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory appearance of the development so as not to prejudice the visual amenity of the locality in accordance with Policy EN1 of The Adopted Local Plan for Slough 2004, Core Policy 9 of the Slough Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2006-2026, and the guidance contained in the Council’s Developer’s Guide Part 4 (2008) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
- Development shall not commence until a full surface water drainage design including a layout and calculations has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and in consultation with Thames Water, the Lead Local Flood Authority, and the Environment Agency. The drainage design should include the existing site drainage scenario, the proposal for the site surface water drainage detailing the use of SuDS systems, together with any proposed connections to existing sewers. The development shall be carried out in accordance with approved details and retained as approved thereafter. The drainage system shall be managed and maintained for the lifetime of the development in accordance with details that have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON To prevent the risk of flooding in accordance with Core Policy 8 of the Slough Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2006-2026 Development Plan Document policies, and the requirements of NPPF 2024.
- No construction of the building above damp proof course level shall commence on site until a low or zero carbon energy scheme has been submitted to and been approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall show how the building will achieve BREEAM excellent (or equivalent). The scheme shall be implemented as approved and occupation shall occur until its associated low or zero carbon energy scheme measures have been installed and are operational and the approved measures shall be retained thereafter. REASON In the interest of sustainable development in particular reducing carbon emissions and in accordance with policy 8 of the Core Strategy 2008.
- Prior to the commencement of development other than demolition and ground works, details of the cycle parking provision including location, housing and cycle stand details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cycle parking shall be provided in accordance with these details prior to the occupation of the development and shall be retained at all times in the future for this purpose. REASON To ensure that there is adequate cycle parking available at the site in accordance with Policy T8 of The Adopted Local Plan for Slough 2004, and to meet the objectives of the Slough Integrated Transport Strategy.
- Prior to the development hereby approved first being brought into use, 121 no. car parking spaces shall be provided and made available for use in connection with the proposed community use and maintained for the parking of cars thereafter. The car parking spaces shall not be used for any separate business, commercial or residential use. REASON: In the interests of ensuring that the use benefits from satisfactory car parking provision in the interests of the amenities of the area in accordance with Core Policy 7 of the Slough Local Development Framework, Core Strategy 2006-2026, Development Plan Document, December 2008.
- The scheme for parking and manoeuvring indicated on the submitted plans shall be laid out prior to the initial occupation of the development hereby permitted and that area shall not thereafter be used for any other purpose. REASON: To enable vehicles to draw off, park and turn clear of the highway to minimise danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the adjoining highway.
- No part of the development shall be occupied until bin storage has been provided in accordance with the approved plans and standards set out in the Slough Developers Guide. REASON: To ensure that adequate refuse storage is provided to serve the development.
- Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a Construction Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Construction Management Plan shall include the following details: 1. A site set up plan displaying hoarding/fencing extents, vehicle and pedestrian access points during construction, provision for storage of materials, waste and recycling facilities/areas, contractor parking, turning space for construction vehicles, unloading area for deliveries, site office and wheel cleaning facilities during the construction period. 2. Construction vehicles and to comply with Euro VI Emissions Standard as a minimum and machinery to comply with Table 10 of the Low Emissions Strategy Guidance. 3. Delivery hours and working hours. Deliveries shall be made outside peak hours of 0800 – 0900 and 1700 – 1800, and outside of 1500 – 1600 to avoid deliveries occurring when pupils are arriving and departing the site (Westgate Pupils arrive at 08:30am and finish at 3:20pm) 4. Details of traffic management measures to control deliveries to site and pedestrian movements on footways in proximity to the site in order to minimise the impact of construction on the safe operation of the surrounding highway network. 5. Vehicle routing plan for HGVs. HGVs shall avoid weight restrictions and AQMAs and local schools at collection/drop off time. 6. Details of dust control measures and wheel washing facilities to be provided on site. 7. Confirmation of whether any abnormal loads will be required for the construction or demolition. If so, the LHA must be notified of any abnormal loads at the following location: https://www.slough.gov.uk/licences-permits/abnormal-loads/1. The plan shall thereafter be implemented as approved before development begins and be maintained throughout the duration of the construction works period. REASON: In the interest of minimising danger and inconvenience to vehicular traffic and pedestrian highway users in accordance with policies 7 and 8 of the Core Strategy 2008 and the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
- The proposed development, other than the existing Use Class F1(a) (Provision of Education), is restricted to only Use Class E(d) (Indoor sport, recreation or fitness) as managed by the school and shall only be open to the community between the hours of 16:00 – 22:00 Monday – Friday and 09:00 – 17:00 Saturday and Sunday. REASON: In the interest of minimising danger and inconvenience to vehicular traffic and pedestrian highway users and noise and disturbance in accordance with policies 7 and 8 of the Core Strategy 2008 and the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
- It is the view of the Local Planning Authority that the proposed development does improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area for the reasons given in this notice and it is in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The development must be so designed and constructed to ensure that surface water from the development does not drain onto the highway or into the highway drainage system. If it is intended to use soakaways as the method of dealing with the disposal of surface water then the permission of the Environment Agency will be necessary.
- A Watching Brief shall be carried out by an appropriately accredited Competent Person, during site works and shall prepare the necessary evidence to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority to the presence of any unsuspected contamination (to soil or/and water, determined by either visual or olfactory indicators) encountered during the development. In the event of contamination to land and/or water being encountered, no development or part thereof shall continue until a programme of investigation and/or remedial work to include details of the remedial scheme and methods of monitoring, and validation of such work undertaken has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. None of the development shall be commissioned and/or occupied until the approved remedial works, monitoring and validation of the works have been carried out and a full validation report has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. In the event that no significant contamination is encountered, the developer shall provide a written statement, prepared by the appropriately accredited Competent Person, to the Local Planning Authority confirming that this was the case, and only after written approval by the Local Planning Authority shall the development be commissioned and/or occupied. Reason: To ensure that any ground and water contamination is identified and adequately assessed, and that remediation works are adequately carried out, to safeguard the environment and to ensure that the development is suitable for the proposed use.
- This notice (letter/acknowledgement etc.) DOES NOT convey any consent that you may require for Building Regulations. If you are unsure whether you need Building Regulations approval and before you start any work please contact Building Control Services independently on (01753) 875810 to check whether an application is required.
