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
Demolition of existing detached two storey dwelling and construction of a detached dwelling with accommodation within the roof space, with the retention and re-use of the existing vehicular access and associated ancillary works.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P/08858/002
- Alternative references
- PP-14998163
- Ward
- Upton
- Agent
- Juchau
- UPRN
- 100080340391
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Covering letterSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Site LayoutSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Design and access statementSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlansSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Street SceneSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Landscaping Layout PlanSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans & ElevationsSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Location PlanSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL Additional InformationSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL Self Build Exemption Claim FormSubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| CIL Assumption of LiabilitySubmitted Plans/Documents | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Signed Decision NoticeDecisions | 3 Aug 2026 | View |
| Signed Officer ReportDecisions | 3 Aug 2026 | View |
| Appeal - RedactedAppeal Documents | 29 Sept 2026 | View |
| Appeal Questionnaire - RedactedAppeal Documents | 29 Sept 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceConsultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Appeal status: Appeal lodged
Signed Decision Notice Signed Officer ReportPlanning conditions
- The proposed replacement dwelling by virtue of its scale, massing, design and siting in a prominent corner location, would result in a dwelling that is over-scaled, overly dominant and over bearing within the street. The proposal would represent an addition which would not be sensitive to its prominent location, particularly when viewed from Upton Court Road. The proposed house by virtue of its scale, bulk, massing, design and architectural style, with particular reference to the building's excessive width and depth would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area and would not respect the current scale of the existing dwelling and surrounding properties, particularly noting that it lies in a Residential Area of Exceptional Character. As such, the proposal would result in harm to the character and appearance of the streetscene and Residential Area of Exceptional Character, contrary to the provisions of Policies H12 and EN1 of Slough Local Plan 2004 and Core Policy 8 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy (2006-2026), as well as pthe NPPF (2024).
- The development hereby refused was submitted with the following plans and drawings: (a) Site Layout Plan, Drawing No. 1558/P/1, Dated 27/04/2026, Received 10/06/2026 (b) Proposed Floor Plans, Drawing No. 1558/P/2, Dated 18/05/2026, Received 10/06/2026 (c) Proposed Elevations, Drawing No. 1558/P/3, Dated 18/05/2026, Received 10/06/2026 (d) Existing and Proposed Street Scene, Drawing No. 1558/P/4, Dated 28/04/2026, Received 10/06/2026 (e) Landscaping Layout Plan, Drawing No. 1558/P/5, Dated 27/04/2026, Received 10/06/2026 (f) Existing Floor Plans and Elevations, Drawing No. 1558/P/6, Dated 28/04/2026, Received 10/06/2026 (g) Location Plan, Drawing No. 1558/P/7, Dated 27/04/2026, Received 10/06/2026
- It is the view of the Local Planning Authority that the proposed development does not improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area for the reasons given in this notice and it is not in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. In accordance with paragraph 38 of the NPPF, the Council takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals, focused on solutions. To assist applicants in submitting development proposals, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) has produced planning policies and written guidance to guide applicants when submitting applications. These are all available on the Council's website. A pre-application advice service is also offered. The applicant did not seek to engage with the LPA prior to the submission of this application through the established formal pre-application advice service. In accordance with paragraph 40 of the NPPF, the applicant is encouraged to utilise this service prior to the submission of any future formal planning applications, in order to engage pro-actively with the LPA to discuss possible solutions to the reasons for refusal.
- against the decision of Slough Borough Council to refuse to grant planning permission
