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
Loft conversion with new dormer and internal alterations to create 3no consultation rooms, staff amenities and storage
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0034
- Alternative references
- PP-13722470
- Ward
- Chadsmoor
- Agent
- Chintan Shah
- UPRN
- 100032223067
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved 3.4.25 - Proposed Plans and ElevationsPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Existing Plans and ElevationsPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Approved 3.4.25 - Site Location PlanPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Approved 3.4.25 - Existing and Proposed Site PlanPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Parking Survey - redactedPSUPPSTA | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| Police commentsPCONSULT | 27 Feb 2025 | View |
| Highways comments | 28 Feb 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 3 Apr 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 3 Apr 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 547 3000 SITE LOCATION PLAN 547 3150 PROPOSED PLANS ELEVATIONS 547 3050 EX PR SITE PLANS Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted. Reason To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.
- Prior to first use of the development hereby approved, details of secure and weatherproof cycle parking facilities within the curtilage of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The parking shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and be completed within one month of its first use and shall thereafter be retained as such for the lifetime of the development. Reason To encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport, in accordance with Core Policy 16 of the Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The external materials shall be completed in accordance with the submitted details prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP15, CP16, RTC3 (where applicable) and the NPPF.
- Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the new windows at the eastern elevation as shown on drawing reference 547/3150 (Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations) shall be obscure glazed and shall thereafter be retained as such for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring occupiers and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP15, CP16, RTC3 (where applicable) and the NPPF.
- In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework the Local Planning Authority has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner to approve the proposed development, which accords with the Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
- Coal Authority The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards. If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Coal Authority on 0345 762 6848. Further information is also available on the Coal Authority website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority
