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 dog kennels to replace existing kennels in barn
Proposal details
- Reference
- 7/2026/5386
- Alternative references
- PP-15048573
- Ward
- Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Ward
- Parish
- Whinfell
- Agent
- Heather Thomson
- UPRN
- 10093234976
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Flat Farm, Boarding Kennels, Whinfell, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9EJ
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Documents 11 of 11
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| The location planSite location plan | Not published | View |
| Existing site planPlan | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication form | Not published | View |
| Proposed site plan with tree protection measures (31.07.2026)Plan | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Amended proposed plans and elevations (31.07.2026)Plan | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Amended heritage, design and access statement (31.07.2026)Design & access statement | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Reply by National Grid/Box Asset ProtectionConsultee response | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Reply by Highways & LLFAConsultee response | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Reply - Environmental HealthConsultee response | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated report | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision notice | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of THREE years from the date hereof. REASON: Imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990.
- The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in conformity with the following submitted plans and details received by the Local Planning Authority: - Drawing no. DWF 01 04 - Location Plan - Application Form - Drawing no. DWF 01 03 A - Proposed Plan and Elevation - Drawing no. DWF 01 02 A - Site Plan with Tree Protection Measures REASON: For the avoidance of doubt.
- Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, tree protection measures shall be put in place in accordance with Drawing no. DWF 01 02 A. All tree protection measures shall be retained for the duration of works. REASON: To minimise the risk of damage to nearby trees, protection measures need to be in place before work starts on site and maintained during the construction period in accordance with Policies 04, 05 and 06 of the Lake District National Park Local Plan 2020-2035.
- Details of any external lighting shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the Local Planning Authority prior to installation. Such lighting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details thereafter. REASON: In order to minimise the effects of external lighting upon the special qualities of the Lake District National Park, including the tranquillity and intrinsically dark landscape of the open countryside in accordance with Plan Policies 01 (national and international significance of the Lake District), 05 (protecting the spectacular landscape) and 06 (design and development) of the Lake District National Park Local Plan 2020-2035.
- Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, the approved solar panels as shown on drawing no. DWF 01 03 A with respect to the provision of renewable/low carbon energy shall be implemented and retained as operational thereafter. REASON: In the interests of increasing the proportion of energy generated through renewable and low carbon sources in accordance with Policy 20 of the Lake District National Park Local Plan 2020-2035.
- Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Article 35(2) statement. The Local Planning Authority did not identify problems arising in relation to dealing with the application.
