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 side extension (demolition of existing); single-storey rear extension (demolition of existing conservatory); flat roof replacement and extension; window and door alterations; roof and chimney alterations; porch; roof lights and lanterns; photovoltaic panels; rainwater goods
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00260FULL
- Alternative references
- By email
- Development type
- Listed Building Alterations
- Parish
- Exbury and Lepe Parish Council
- Agent
- Ms Deborah Slade
- UPRN
- 10007455575
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The Old Rectory, ROAD THROUGH EXBURY, EXBURY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1AH
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Planning PermissionApplication Form | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Sustainability StatementBackGround Papers | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Bat Roost AssessmentBackGround Papers | 27 Mar 2026 | View |
| Superceded Location PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Existing Block PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Block PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Existing Ground Floor PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Existing First Floor PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Existing Attic Floor PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Existing Roof PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Existing Elevation NorthDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Existing Elevation EastDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Existing Elevation SouthDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing West ElevationDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Section ADrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing Section BDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Attic Floor PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Roof PlanDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Elevation NorthDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevation EastDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Section CDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section BDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Floor Area CalculationsDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Heritage, Design & Access StatementBackGround Papers | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Elevation SouthDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Elevation WestDrawing | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Parish Briefing NoteParish Briefing Note | 5 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Attic PlanDrawing | 14 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed North ElevationDrawing | 14 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed West ElevationDrawing | 14 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded Additional Proposed 3D ViewsDrawing | 14 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Roof PlanDrawing | 14 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed South ElevationDrawing | 14 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed Section CDrawing | 14 May 2026 | View |
| Superceded Proposed West ElevationDrawing | 28 May 2026 | View |
| Amended Location PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Block PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing First Floor PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing Roof PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing East ElevationDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing West ElevationDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing Section BDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Ground Floor PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Attic PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed North ElevationDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed South ElevationDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Section CDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Floor Area CalculationsDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing Block PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing Ground Floor PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing Attic Floor PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing North ElevationDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Existing South ElevationDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Section ADrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Sirte PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed First Floor PlanDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Roof PlanDefault | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed East ElevationDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed West ElevationDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed Section BDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Amended Proposed 3D ViewsDrawing | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficers Report | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision LetterPlanning conditions
- 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.
- 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 Phillips Ecology Bat Roost Assessment, dated February 2026, hereby approved. 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).
- Development shall only be carried out in accordance with the following plans and supporting documentation: - Block Plan, Drawing No.: 003, Revision B - Location Plan, Drawing No.: 001, Revision B - Proposed Ground Floor Plan, Drawing No.: 110, Revision B - Proposed First Floor Plan, Drawing No.: 111, Revision B - Proposed Elevation East, Drawing No.: 121, Revision B - Proposed Elevation North, Drawing No.: 120, Revision B - Proposed Elevation South, Drawing No. 122, Revision B - Proposed Elevation West, Drawing No.: 123, Revision B - Proposed Roof Plan, Drawing No.: 113, Revision B - Proposed Attic Plan, Drawing No.: 112, Revision B - Proposed 3D View, Drawing No.: 133, Revision No. B - Proposed Section C, Drawing No.: 130, Revision B - Proposed Section B, Drawing No.: 131, Revision B - Heritage, Design and Access Statement, prepared by Nik Cox Architects. - Bat Roost Assessment, prepared by Phillips Ecology, dated February 2026. 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).
- Prior to their first use, details of the following construction materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the New Forest National Park Authority: facing and roofing materials, windows and doors, mortar specification, solar panels, rooflights, facias, soffits, bargeboards, rainwater goods, extracts vents or flues, external lighting. Thereafter, the development must be completed in accordance with those details. Reason: In the interests of preserving the character and appearance of the Non-Designated Heritage Asset and Exbury Conservation Area.
- 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).
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any re-enactment of that Order) no development 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).
- Upon completion of the development, confirmation of the installation of the ecological mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures as set out within the Phillips Ecology Bat Roost Assessment, dated February 2026 hereby approved, shall be submitted to the Authority. This should be undertaken by a professional ecologist, and can be in the form of an email/photos. 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).
- The 'Bat Area' as shown on drawing number 112 Rev. B 'Proposed Attic Floor Plan' hereby approved shall be provided in accordance with the recommendations of the Phillips Ecology Bat Roost Assessment, dated February 2026, and shall remain in such use in perpetuity, and shall at no time be used for habitable purposes. Reason: To safeguard protected species in accordance with Policies DP2 and SP6, and to ensure the dwelling remains of a size which is appropriate to its location within the countryside and to comply with Policy DP36 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 - 2036 (August 2019).
- All new roof lights shall be of a 'Conservation' type and shall be fitted so that, when closed, their outer surfaces are flush with the plane of the surrounding roof covering. Reason: To protect the character and architectural interest of the building in accordance with Policies DP2, DP18 and SP16 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, SP15 and SP16 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016 - 2036 (August 2019).
