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
Part single & part two storey front & rear extensions with porch canopy & woodburner flue.
Proposal details
- Reference
- H/25/99174
- Alternative references
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- Ward
- Hedge End South Ward
- Parish
- Hedge End CP
- Agent
- J Design & Planning Ltd (Mr John Essex)
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55 BURSLEDON ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0BP
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Documents 8 of 8
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| H_25_99174 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 17 Oct 2025 | View |
| H_25_99174 Delegated Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF | 16 Oct 2025 | View |
| Precautionary Working Method for HedgehogsSupporting Info · PDF | 15 Oct 2025 | View |
| Ecology response 17 9 25 for H 25 99174 55 BURSLEDON ROAD, HEDGE END,Consultee Response · PDF | 17 Sept 2025 | View |
| Amended Existing and Proposed, Floor and Elevations. Block and Location Plan (Include 45-degree daylight checking code)Plans · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Ecology response 21 5 28 for H 25 99174 55 BURSLEDON ROAD, HEDGE END,Consultee Response · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Existing and Proposed, Floor and Elevations. Block and Location Plan · PDF | 3 Apr 2025 | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form · PDF | 3 Apr 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
H_25_99174 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plan numbered: 520_04_D. 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.
- Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, the development hereby permitted shall be constructed using the following materials: Front elevation walls: brickwork to match the existing dwelling (including reuse of bricks from demolished sections);Rear and side elevations: off-white silicone render;Roof: tiles to match existing dwelling;Fenestration and doors: white uPVC/Aluminium Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual appearance in the interests of the character of the area.
- The development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until a minimum of three car parking spaces have been provided within the curtilage of the site and thereafter maintained and kept available. Reason: To ensure the adequate provision of on site parking for the purpose of highway safety.
- The proposed side-facing first-floor windows shall be obscure glazed to Pilkingtons Level 3 or greater, with any opening parts positioned at least 1.7 metres above the internal floor level of the room. Reason: To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining residential properties.
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation and enhancement measures set out in the Bat Activity Survey Report (Daniel Ahern Ecology, September 2025). The biodiversity enhancement features shall be installed prior to first occupation of the extended dwelling and retained thereafter. Enhancements shall not be located in areas affected by smoke from the proposed wood-burner flue. Reason: To protect and enhance biodiversity.
- Note to Applicant: The applicant is advised that, as the property supports a confirmed roost of common pipistrelle bats, a European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) must be obtained from Natural England prior to undertaking any works that could affect the roost.
- 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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