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
Erection of a 4 x bed custom/self build dwelling
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/25/0138
- Alternative references
- PP-13964616
- Ward
- Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley
- Agent
- JOHN REYNOLDS
- UPRN
- 10094988978
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Mining Risk AssessmentPSUPPSTA | Not published | View |
| Planning, Design and Access StatementPDNAS | Not published | View |
| Approved 10.7.25 - Proposed Plans and ElevationsPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| Existing Site PanPPLAN | Not published | View |
| Approved 10.7.25 - Site Location PlanPAPPDWG | Not published | View |
| The Coal Authority commentsPCONSULT | 8 May 2025 | View |
| Environmental Health commentsPCONSULT | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Ecology CommentsPCONSULT | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Amended - Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | 15 May 2025 | View |
| Ecology Officer further commentsPCONSULT | 16 May 2025 | View |
| Coal Authority Reconsult CommentsPCONSULT | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Landscape commentsPCONSULT | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Parks & Open Spaces further commentsPCONSULT | 8 Jul 2025 | View |
| Approved 10.7.25 - Amended Plan - Proposed Site Plan 02CPAPPDWG | 8 Jul 2025 | View |
| officer reportPOFFREP | 10 Jul 2025 | View |
| decision noticePDECNOT | 10 Jul 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
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Publicity end date
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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.
- No materials shall be used for the external surfaces of the development other than those specified on the application. 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 approved landscape works shown on Dwg. No. 2025:125:02C - ‘Proposed site plan’ shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner. Reason In the interest of visual amenity of the area. In accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP12, CP14 and the NPPF.
- Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the date of planting die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the following planting season with others of similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason In the interests of visual amenity of the area. In accordance with Local Plan Policies CP3, CP12, CP14 and the NPPF.
- No plant or machinery shall be operated, no loading or unloading of vehicles and no movement of commercial vehicles to or from the site shall take place outside the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 Saturday. None of the above operations shall be carried out at any time on Sundays or Bank and Public Holidays. Reason To ensure that the proposed development does not prejudice the enjoyment by neighbouring occupiers of their properties and to ensure compliance with the Local Plan Policies CP3 - Chase Shaping, and the NPPF.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: - Proposed site plan - 2025:125:02C - Floor plans + elevations - 2025:125:03 Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The dwelling hereby permitted shall not be completed above ground floor level until a scheme showing the makes, models and locations of bat roosting and bird nesting features has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The following shall be erected on the site: - A minimum of one integrated bat boxes, suitable for nursery or summer roosting for small crevice dwelling bat species. - A minimum of one integrated swift bricks. The features shall be sited in suitable locations, with a clear flight path and where they will be unaffected by artificial lighting and shall thereafter be maintained for the lifetime of the development. For swift bricks: Bricks should be positioned: 1) Out of direct sunlight 2) At the highest possible position in the building’s wall 3) In clusters where more than one is required 4) 50 to 100cm apart 5) Not directly above windows 6) With a clear flightpath to the entrance 7) North or east/west aspects preferred. (See https://www.swift-conservation.org/Leaflet%204%20-%20Swift%20Nest%20Bricks%20-%20installation%20&%20suppliers-small.pdf for more details). For integrated bat roosts: Boxes should be positioned 1) Away from artificial illumination 2) At the highest possible position in the building’s wall 3) Close to hedges or tree lines 4) With a clear flightpath to the entrance 5) South, south-east and south-west aspects preferred. (See https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/buildings-planning-and-development/bat-boxes/puttingup-your-box for more details). Reason In the interests of enhancing bat and bird breeding opportunities in accordance with Policy CP12 of the Local Plan and paragraphs 170, 175, 177, 179 of the NPPF.
- Mining Remediation Authority The proposed development lies within an area that has been defined by the Mining Remediation Authority as containing coal mining features at surface or shallow depth. These features may include: mine entries (shafts and adits); shallow coal workings; geological features (fissures and break lines); mine gas and former surface mining sites. Although such features are seldom readily visible, they can often be present and problems can occur, particularly as a result of new development taking place. Any form of development over or within the influencing distance of a mine entry can be dangerous and raises significant land stability and public safety risks. As a general precautionary principle, the Mining Remediation Authority considers that the building over or within the influencing distance of a mine entry should be avoided. In exceptional circumstance where this is unavoidable, expert advice must be sought to ensure a suitable engineering design which takes account of all relevant safety and environmental risk factors, including mine gas and mine-water. Your attention is drawn to the Mining Remediation Authority Policy in relation to new development and mine entries available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-on-or-within-the-influencing-distance-of-mine-entries Any intrusive activities which disturb or enter any coal seams, coal mine workings or coal mine entries (shafts and adits) requires a Mining Remediation Authority Permit. Such activities could include site investigation boreholes, excavations for foundations, piling activities, other ground works and any subsequent treatment of coal mine workings and coal mine entries for ground stability purposes. Application forms for Mining Remediation Authority permission and further guidance can be obtained from The Mining Remediation Authority’s website at: www.gov.uk/get-a-permit-to-deal-with-a-coal-mine-on-your-property https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/permit-process/permit-process In areas where shallow coal seams are present caution should be taken when carrying out any on site burning or heat focused activities. If any future development has the potential to encounter coal seams which require excavating, for example excavation of building foundations, service trenches, development platforms, earthworks, non-coal mineral operations, an Incidental Coal Agreement will be required. Further information regarding Incidental Coal Agreements can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/incidental-coal-agreement/guidance-notes-for-applicants-for-incidental-coal-agreements If any coal mining features are unexpectedly encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Mining Remediation Authority on 0800 288 4242. Further information is available on the Mining Remediation Authority website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/mining-remediation-authority
