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
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a single storey rear extension with installation of flue, alterations to dwellinghouse and erection of an outbuilding for use as a garden room.
Proposal details
- Reference
- H/25/100535
- Alternative references
- 14523745
- Ward
- Hedge End South Ward
- Parish
- Hedge End CP
- Agent
- MDT Design (Matthew Tate)
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85 FREEGROUNDS ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0HZ
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| H_25_100535 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 9 Jan 2026 | View |
| Delegated Officer Report - PDF VersionOfficer Report · PDF | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Proposed & Existing Elevations, Floor, Block and Location PlanPlans · PDF | 27 Nov 2025 | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form · PDF | 27 Nov 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
H_25_100535 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- 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 development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 3354/10_ 01_ B Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- 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 dwelling. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship between the new development and the existing.
- Note to applicant: In the unlikely event of any bats being found during demolition or construction, all work must stop immediately, and Natural England must be informed. Additional information is available on the Bat Conservation Trust website at https://www.bats.org.uk/advice/im-working-on-a-building-with-bats/ive-found-a-bat-during-works.
- Note to applicant: In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), Eastleigh Borough Council takes a positive approach to handling of development proposal 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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