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.
ApprovedCouncil status: Application Permitted
Homefield , Whitehouse Lane, Hinton Blewett, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 4PS
Last published check: 19 Oct 2026, 08:56. Check the council record for more recent changes.
Last published check: 19 Oct 2026, 08:56 (UK)
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Erection of Single storey extension to building known as Shortwood Barn. The advice stated 'Overall it is considered that a single storey extension would be considered as an acceptable addition at application stage. Draft sketches have been submitted which are helpful in showing the location of the extension, and whilst not to scale, the extension is shown in the site context. The site plan shows a footprint which would be proportionate to the existing dwelling. Being single storey, there would be limited impact upon the character as the extension would remain subservient. Materials indicated would match the dwelling, utilising cladding and stone which is welcomed.' This planning application is an exact replica of that pre-application, with the additional of requisite scaled drawings
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