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
Rear and side single storey house extension and erection of garage
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0115
- Alternative references
- PP-13703663
- Ward
- Etching HIll & the Heath
- Parish
- Rugeley CP
- Agent
- Andrew Gayler
- UPRN
- 200001154700
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Existing and Proposed ParkingPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Elevations as ExistingPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Floor Plans as ExistingPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Site Block Plan as ExistingPBLOCKPL | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | Not published | View |
| Heritage StatementPSUPPSTA | 10 Feb 2025 | View |
| Approved 6.6.25 - Site Location PlanPAPPDWG | 10 Feb 2025 | View |
| Approved 6.6.25 - Site PlanPAPPDWG | 10 Feb 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural AppraisalPSUPPSTA | 9 Apr 2025 | View |
| Comments receivedPNEIGHCO | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Parks & Open Spaces commentsPCONSULT | 4 Jun 2025 | View |
| Approved 6.6.25 - Amended - Proposed plan & elevations rev.EPAPPDWG | 5 Jun 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 6 Jun 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 sourceSite notice end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceExtension 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
- 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.
- 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.
- The materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development shall be of the same type, colour and texture as those used on the existing building. Reason In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP15, CP16, RTC3 (where applicable) and the NPPF.
- The hereby approved garage shall be retained for the parking of motor vehicles and shall at no time be converted to living accommodation without the prior express permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason The Local Planning Authority considers that such development would be likely to adversely affect the adjacent protected trees. It is considered to be in the public interest to require an application to enable the merits of any proposal to be assessed and to ensure compliance with Local Plan Policy CP3 and CP14 and the NPPF.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: - Location Plan - 2038-139-sk1 - Site Plan as proposed - 2038-139-sk1 - House Extension Plan and Elevations as Proposed - 2038-139-04e Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The hereby approved development shall be implemented in accordance with 'Arboricultural Appraisal P:1066 AA Dated 03/04/2025', namely the schedule of works outlined in Section 3 Arboricultural Method Statement. Reason The existing vegetation makes an important contribution to the visual amenity of the area. In accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP14, CP12 and the NPPF.
- Prior to the commencement of any construction or site preparation works the security fencing shown in 'House extension Plan and Elevations as Proposed 2038-139-04e' shall been erected and retained for the duration of construction works. Within the red hatched area shown 'House extension Plan and Elevations as Proposed 2038-139-04e' no work will be permitted without the written consent of the Local Planning Authority. No storage of material, equipment or vehicles will be permitted within this area. Service routes will not be permitted to cross this area unless written consent of the Local Planning Authority is obtained. Reason To preserve the character of the heritage asset in compliance with Policy CP15 of the Local Plan (2014) and relevant paragraphs of the NPPF.
- The hereby approved development will be carried out in accordance with the 'Construction Sequence' outlined in 'House extension Plan and Elevations as Proposed 2038-139-04e'. Reason To preserve the character of the heritage asset in compliance with Policy CP15 of the Local Plan (2014) and relevant paragraphs of the NPPF.
- The excavation of the hereby approved extension to the 'Games Room' will be excavated by hand dig method only. Reason To preserve the character of the heritage asset in compliance with Policy CP15 of the Local Plan (2014) and relevant paragraphs of the NPPF.
- Mining Remediation 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 Mining Remediation Authority on 0345 762 6846 or if a hazard is encountered on site call the emergency line 0800 288 4242. Further information is also available on the Mining Remediation Authority website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/mining-remediation-authority
