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
Two storey extension ; porch; outbuilding; hard landscaping; replacement fenestration; new external finishes (demolition of side & rear extensions)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00189FULL
- Alternative references
- PP-14705937
- Parish
- Copythorne Parish Council
- Agent
- Mr Paul Biddle
- UPRN
- 100060502151
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Planning Permission FormApplication Form | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity ChecklistBackGround Papers | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Block PlanDrawing | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Design, Access & Heritage StatementBackGround Papers | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations, Floor Plans, Site Plan, Site Location Plan & SectionDrawing | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Elevations, Floor Plans, Site Plan & SectionDrawing | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree surveyBackGround Papers | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Garage Elevations, Floor Plan & Roof PlanDrawing | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Preliminary Roost AssessmentBackGround Papers | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Parish Briefing NoteParish Briefing Note | 14 Apr 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Elevations, Floor Plans, Site Plan & SectionDrawing | 29 Apr 2026 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficers Report | 6 May 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceSite notice end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision LetterPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be begun before: The expiration of three years from the date of this permission; or The carrying-out of any further extension or enlargement to the dwelling otherwise permitted under Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 or any Order subsequently revoking or re-enacting that Order; whichever is the sooner. Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to ensure the dwelling remains of an appropriate size in accordance with Policies DP35 and DP36 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016- 2036 (August 2019).
- Development shall only be carried out in accordance with plans: Block Plan (A0833 BP010) Proposed Garage Floor Plans & Elevations (A0833 PG-010 Rev A) Proposed Floor Plans & Elevations (A0833 P002-C04 Rev B) No alterations to the approved development shall be made unless otherwise agreed in writing by the New Forest National Park Authority. Reason: To ensure an acceptable appearance of the building in accordance with Policies SP16, SP17, DP18 and DP2 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016- 2036 (August 2019).
- The external facing materials to be used in the development shall be as stated on the application form and drawings hereby approved, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the New Forest National Park Authority. Reason: To ensure an acceptable appearance of the building in accordance with Policy DP2 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 - 2036 (August 2019).
- The outbuilding (as identified in drawing A0833 PG-010 Rev A) shall only be used for purposes incidental to the dwelling on the site and shall not be used for habitable accommodation such as kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms. Reason: To protect the character and appearance of the countryside in accordance with Policies DP36 and DP37 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 - 2036 (August 2019).
- No external lighting shall be installed on the site unless details of such proposals have been submitted to and approved in writing by the New Forest National Park Authority. Reason: To protect the amenities of the area in accordance with Policies DP2 and SP15 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 - 2036 (August 2019).
- Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the National Park Authority, development shall only take place in accordance with the recommendations for ecological mitigation and enhancement which are set out in the ecological report hereby approved (Prepared by ABR Ecology Ltd dated 29th September 2025). The specified measures shall be implemented and retained at the site in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard protected species in accordance with Policies DP2 and SP6 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 - 2036 (August 2019).
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) England Order 2015 (or any re-enactment of that Order) no extension (or alterations) otherwise approved by Classes A, B or C of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Order shall be erected or carried out without express planning permission first having been granted. Reason: To ensure the dwelling remains of a size which is appropriate to its location within the countryside and to comply with Policies DP35 and DP36 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 - 2036 (August 2019).
- The Authority has considered the application in relation to its adopted Local Plan, the National Planning Policy Framework and any other relevant material planning consideration and has recommended changes which have been accepted by the applicant to ensure the development is compliant and does not harm the character and appearance or amenities of the area.
- All bats and their roosts are fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) and are further protected under Regulation 41 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010. Should any bats or evidence of bats be found prior to or during development, work must stop immediately and Natural England contacted for further advice. This is a legal requirement under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and applies to whoever carries out the work. All contractors on site should be made aware of this requirement and given the relevant contact number for Natural England, which is 0300 060 3900.
- The trees on the site which are shown to be retained on the approved plans shall be protected during all site clearance, demolition and building works in accordance with the measures set out in the submitted Dryad Tree Specialists TREE SURVEY REPORT, ARBORICULTURAL, IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PRELIMINARY METHOD STATEMENT and Tree Protection Plan dated 19th February 2026 while in accordance with recommendations as set out in BS5837:2012. Reason: To safeguard trees and natural features which are important to the visual amenities of the area.
