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 extension to rear (eaves 3.0m, height 3.3m, length 4.0m)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 23/0013/PNH
- Ward
- Ayresome
- Agent
- Bircham
- UPRN
- 100110100174
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Location planDrawing | 9 Jan 2023 | View |
| Set of plansDrawing | 9 Jan 2023 | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form | 23 Jan 2023 | View |
| Proposed plans 01 Rev ARevised Drawing | 13 Feb 2023 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
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Council sourceStatutory expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision Notice Decision LetterPlanning conditions
- Time Limit 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: In order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
- Materials - Matching The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces (including windows) of the development hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building, or shall be in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials in the interests of the visual amenities of the area having regard for policies DC1, CS4 and CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
- The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications detailed below and shall relate to no other plans: a) Location plan, received 9 January 2023 b) Proposed plans 01 Rev A, received 13 February 2023 Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development and for the avoidance of doubt.
- It is considered that the proposal is in accordance with the Policies within the Local Development Framework Core Strategy and Development Policies document in that the scale, design and materials proposed are appropriate to the site location and there will be no demonstrable adverse impact on adjacent residential amenity. The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including LDF Policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.
- The applicant is reminded that building materials shall not be deposited on the highway without the specific consent of the Highway Authority.
- Deliveries to Site It should be ensured that, during construction, deliveries to the site do not obstruct the highway. If deliveries are to be made which may cause an obstruction then early discussion should be had with the Highway Authority on the timing of these deliveries and measures that may be required so as to mitigate the effect of the obstruction to the general public.
- Rights of Access/Encroachment This planning approval does not permit any person to access another person’s land/property to enable the works to be completed, without their consent. Any encroachment into another person’s land/property above or below ground is a civil matter to be resolved between the relevant parties.
