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 Installation of an external bridge connecting the Mega City family amusement centre at 233-249 High Street with the Observatory Shopping Centre car park to the rear, with associated changes to some of the external walls of the car park, and with associated internal reconfigurations to the car park.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P/10639/007
- Alternative references
- PP-14773152
- Ward
- Slough Central
- Agent
- Mr Luke Dhanoa
- UPRN
- 10022913723
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Design and access statementStatement/Proof | Not published | View |
| Proposed Car Park Bridge DetailsSubmitted Plans and Details | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Side ElevationsSubmitted Plans and Details | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Side ElevationsSubmitted Plans and Details | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Location Plan and Block PlanAmended Plans | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Location Plan and Block PlanAmended Plans | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| amended planAmended Plans | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Additional proposed floorplanSubmitted Plans and Details | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed East ElevationsSubmitted Plans and Details | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Signed Officer ReportDecisions | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Signed Decision NoticeDecisions | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
Signed Officer Report Signed Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- Time Limit 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.
- Approved Plans The development hereby approved shall be implemented only in accordance with the following plans and drawings hereby approved by the Local Planning Authority: (a) Drawing No. 1660-801 Rev C, Dated 13/03/2026, Recd On 16/03/2026 (b) Drawing No. 1660-802 Rev D, Dated 13/03/2026, Recd On 16/03/2026 (c) Drawing No. 1660-605 Rev F, Dated 05/06/2026, Recd On 05/06/2026 (d) Drawing No. 1660-205 Rev N, Dated 27/07/2026, Recd On 11/05/2026 (e) Drawing No. 1660-209 Rev D, Dated 27/02/2026, Recd On 12/03/2026 (f) Drawing No. 1660-211 Rev B, Dated 16/07/2026, Recd On 16/07\/2026 REASON 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 and to comply with the Policies in the Development Plan.
- External Materials The development hereby approved shall be constructed and faced in materials set out in Drawing No. 1660-605 Rev F, Dated 05/06/2026, Recd On 05/06/2026 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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 Local Adopted Plan for Slough 2004
- In dealing with this application, the Local Planning Authority has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner through pre-application discussions. 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.
- Construction Management Plan 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 (to a minimum Euro 6/VI Standard) 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 07:00 – 10:00 and 16:00 – 19:00, and outside of 14:30 – 15:30 where the development is located in proximity to a school. 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 8. Measures for the control of noise 9. Measures for control of surface water run off 10. Proposed method of piling for foundations if applicable 11. Confirmation that machinery to comply with the emission standards in Table 10 in the Low Emissions Strategy Guidance. 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.
- Security and Access Management Prior to the development hereby approved coming into use, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority of a proposed Security Management Strategy which sets out how the access bridge will be managed and maintained from a security perspective in the interests of ensuring no anti-social behaviour issues become apparent. The approved Management Strategy shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and remain in place for the lifetime of the development hereby approved. Reason: To ensure that the new access bridge does not become a location for anti-social behaviour when open or closed in the interests of Core Policy 8 of the Core Strategy 2006-2026.
- Removal Following Cessation. Prior to the new access coming into use, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority of a proposed strategy of works that, Should the use of 233 High Street as an entertainment cease, show how the development hereby approved shall be removed in its entirety and the external facade of 233 High Street and the external facade and parking layout of the multistorey carpark shall be returned to its former condition as set out in Drawing No. 1660-605 Rev F, Dated 05/06/2026, Recd On 05/06/2026. Should the use cease, the works shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details which shall include a timeframe for implementation. Reason: To ensure that the new access bridge does not become a location for anti-social behaviour when open or closed in the interests of Core Policy 8 of the Core Strategy 2006-2026.
- CCTV The development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority of proposed CCTV installations and locations to serve the development hereby approved and detail how it will be managed and maintained. The details shall demonstrate that the CCTV system will operate for 24 hours a day and include facial recognition. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and thereafter be retained for the life of the development hereby approved. Reason: To ensure that the new access bridge does not become a location for anti-social behaviour when open or closed in the interests of Core Policy 8 of the Core Strategy 2006-2026.
