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, first-floor side/rear extension, infill of existing side canopy with pitched roof, and replacement of existing front porch.
Proposal details
- Reference
- H/25/100217
- Alternative references
- 14375762
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
- Agent
- J Design & Planning Ltd (Mr John Essex)
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13 WESTWOOD GARDENS, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1FN
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| H_25_100217 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| H_25_100217 Delegated Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Application Form REDACTEDApplication Form · PDF | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Floor, Elevations, Site & Location PlansPlans · PDF | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
| Biodiversity ChecklistSupporting Documents · PDF | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
H_25_100217 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 530_03 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The development hereby permitted shall start no later than three years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in type, colour and texture those used on the existing building or otherwise be in accordance with those in the Application Form. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship between the new development and the existing.
- The development shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved Site Plan (drawing no. 530_03), including the Construction Exclusion Zone (CEZ) as shown. No construction works, storage of materials, plant or machinery, groundworks, or any other development activity shall take place within the CEZ at any time during the construction period. Reason: To ensure the protection of trees during construction.
- Note to Applicant: It is requested that the building works are carried out considerately to minimise disruption to the occupiers of the neighbouring properties. The council operates a code of best practice, which is available on the council's website www.eastleigh.gov.uk by following the links to Planning and Building, Building Control, then select 'Considerate Builders Advice Note'.
- Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), Eastleigh Borough Council takes a positive approach to the handling of development proposals so as to achieve, whenever possible, a positive outcome and to ensure all proposals are dealt with in a timely manner.
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