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
Single storey rear extension, new front porch, dormer window to front, erection of detached garage and associated external works.
Proposal details
- Reference
- CH/26/084
- Alternative references
- PP-14760815
- Ward
- Western Springs
- Parish
- Rugeley CP
- Agent
- Tyler Thurston
- UPRN
- 100031640094
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Risk AssessmentPFLOODRI | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Planning statementPSUPPSTA | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementPDNAS | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed Garage PlansPAPPDWG | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Existing and Proposed Side ElevationPAPPDWG | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Existing and Proposed Rear ElevationPAPPDWG | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Existing and Proposed Side ElevationPAPPDWG | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Existing and Proposed Front ElevationPAPPDWG | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanPPLAN | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Roof PlanPPLAN | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed First Floor PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanPPLAN | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Proposed Ground Floor PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanPPLAN | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Approved 18.5.26 - Location and Block PlanPAPPDWG | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataPAPPFRM | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Objection receivedPNEIGHCO | 7 Apr 2026 | View |
| Floods Team further commentsPCONSULT | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportPOFFREP | 18 May 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticePDECNOT | 18 May 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourcePublicity end 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 SO1.1, SO1.2, SO2.2 & SO8.3 (where applicable) and the NPPF.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Site & Location Plan 2507-001-STE Proposed Garage 2507-012-OUT Proposed Ground Floor Plan 2507-003-GA Proposed First Floor Plan 2507-005-GA Existing And Proposed Front Elevation 2507-008-ELE Existing And Proposed Side Elevation 2507-009-ELE Existing And Proposed Rear Elevation 2507-010-ELE Existing And Proposed Side 2 Elevation 2507-011-ELE Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- Notwithstanding the approved plans, the finished floor levels of the development hereby approved shall be set no lower than the existing. The mitigation measures set out within the submitted Flood Risk Assessment as outlined in Flood Risk Assessment dated 12/12/2025 shall be implemented and retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason In the interests of protecting occupiers from flood risk and to ensure compliance with the NPPF.
- The garage shall not be used for any purpose other than the accommodation of private motor vehicles belonging to the occupiers of the dwelling or any other use which is incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling. It shall not be converted to, or used as, a separate unit of residential accommodation at any time. Reason To ensure the use of the premises does not detract from the enjoyment of nearby residents and to prevent the creation of inappropriate residential accommodation in an area at risk of flooding, in compliance with Local Plan Policy SO2.2 and SO8.4 and the NPPF.
- Coal Authority (i) 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
