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
Proposed rural enterprise dwelling, track extension, foul drainage system and associated works
Proposal details
- Reference
- NP/25/0616/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-14343511
- Ward
- W05001485
- Parish
- Nevern
- Agent
- Preseli Planning
- UPRN
- MAN000000000170027
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Eithin Farm, Felindre Farchog, Crymych, Pembrokeshire, SA41 3XW
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6,7,8 Appendix Corroboration AppealsSubmitted documents | Not published | View |
| 5d Appendix Right Move 1Submitted documents | Not published | View |
| 5c Appendix Zoopla 2Submitted documents | Not published | View |
| 5b Appendix NevernSubmitted documents | Not published | View |
| 5a Appendix FelindreSubmitted documents | Not published | View |
| 4 Appendix MasterPlanSubmitted Drawings | Not published | View |
| 002A Rev K Proposed Site PlanSuperceded Document | Not published | View |
| 003 Rev J Drainage PlanSuperceded Document | Not published | View |
| Application Form (Redacted)Application forms | Not published | View |
| 101 Rev J Proposed Plans received 31/10/2025Approved Documents | 4 Nov 2025 | View |
| 001A Rev L - Existing Site Location received 17/11/2025Approved Documents | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| 001A Rev L - Proposed Site Location received 17/11/2025Approved Documents | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| 002A Rev L - Existing Site/Block Plan received 17/11/2025Submitted Drawings | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| 002A - Site plan rec 20/11/25Superceded Document | 20 Nov 2025 | View |
| Consultee Response - NRW 25/11/2025Consultee response | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCC Civils 25/11/2025Consultee response | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| Consultee Response - Highways 5/12/25Consultee response | 5 Dec 2025 | View |
| Consultee Response - Nevern Community Council 09/12/2025Consultee response | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Consultee Response - Nevern Community Council 8/1/26Consultee response | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCNPA Ecologist 17/02/26Consultee response | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCNPA Planning Ecologist 17/02/2026Consultee response | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| REDACTED - Rural Enterprise Dwelling Appraisal received 31/10/2025Approved Documents | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| 002A Rev L - Proposed Site Plan received 26/02/26Approved Documents | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| 002 Rev M - Drainage plan received 11/03/26Approved Documents | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - NRW 23/03/26Consultee response | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCNPA Ecologist 5/3/26Consultee response | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Ecological Report, dated 15/04/2021 RedactedApproved Documents | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - Nevern Community Council 02/04/2026Consultee response | 7 Apr 2026 | View |
| Officers Report to Development Management Committee on 22/04/2026Officer Reports | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice (Approved at DM Committee 22/04/2026)Decision notice | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision Notice (Approved at DM Committee 22/04/2026)Planning conditions
- The development shall begin not later than five years from the date of this decision. Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: • Drawing Ref 001A Rev L - Existing Location Plan received 17th November 2025 • Drawing Ref 001A Rev L - Location Plan received 17th November 2025 • Drawing Ref 002A Rev L - Site Plan, received 26th February 2026 • Drawing Ref 002 Rev M - Drainage Site Plan received 11th March 2026 • Drawing Ref 101 Rev J - Proposed Plans, received 31st October 2025 • Green Infrastructure Statement (Contained within Rural Enterprise Dwelling Appraisal) received 31st October 2025 • Preliminary Ecological Survey dated 15th April 2021 Reason: In order to be clear on the approved scheme of development in the interests of protecting visual amenity and the special qualities of the National Park. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 - Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park) and 29 (Sustainable Design).
- The foul drainage scheme set out within the approved plans (Drawing Ref 002 Rev M – Drainage Site Plan received 11th March 2026) shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the buildings and retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: In order to protect the natural environment. Local Development Plan 2- Policies: 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities).
- In the first available planting season following approval, planting must be implemented according to the Green Infrastructure Statement and proposed site plan (Drawing ref 002A Rev L). Any existing plants retained; or new plants planted in accordance with the approved scheme which, within a period of 5 years after implementation of the approved development are removed, die, become diseased or damaged to such extent that, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the function in relation to this planning approval is no longer delivered, shall be replaced with plants of similar size and specification. Any variations to the details of the documents and plans must only be undertaken after the proposed variations have been agreed in writing by the LPA. Reason: To prevent detrimental impact to trees, hedges and other landscape features which contribute to the amenity, landscape & biodiversity of the site and surrounding area. Local Development Plan 2 – Policies: 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 14 (Conservation and enhancement of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park), 30 (Amenity), SPG 12 – Biodiversity, Technical Advice Note (TAN) 5: Nature Conservation and Planning (2009), Technical Advice Note (TAN) 10: Tree Preservation Orders (1997).
- Prior to the erection of any external lighting on the approved site a light mitigation strategy, including measures to reduce light spillage onto foraging habitats for bats shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that animal and plant species and habitats listed under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 are adequately protected, and to protect and enhance the character and appearance of the site and its setting within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 – Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 12 (Local Areas of Nature Conservation or Sites of Geological Interest) and 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park).
- The development shall be carried out in line with the recommendations contained within the Preliminary Ecological Assessment (Landsker Ecology), dated 15th April 2021. Reason: To ensure that animal and plant species and habitats listed under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 are adequately protected, and to protect and enhance the character and appearance of the site and its setting within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 - Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 12 (Local Areas of Nature Conservation or Sites of Geological Interest) and 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park).
- All retained trees, hedgebanks and hedge boundary features and/or any trees whose canopies overhang the site shall be protected for the duration of the development (in accordance with BS5837: 2012 ‘Trees in relation to design, demolition, and construction – Recommendations’). The protection measures shall be implemented prior to any equipment, machinery or materials are brought onto the site for the purposes of the development, and shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site. Nothing shall be stored or placed within any protection area, and the ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation (in relation to connecting to existing infrastructure) be made, without the prior written consent of the local planning authority. No works to trees will be carried out without prior approval from this authority. Reason: To prevent detrimental impact to trees, hedges and other landscape features which contribute to the amenity, landscape & biodiversity of the site and surrounding area. Local Development Plan 2 – Policies: 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 14 (Conservation and enhancement of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park), 30 (Amenity), SPG 12 – Biodiversity, Technical Advice Note (TAN) 5: Nature Conservation and Planning (2009), Technical Advice Note (TAN) 10: Tree Preservation Orders (1997).
- The occupancy of the dwelling shall be restricted to those: a) solely or mainly working or last working on a rural enterprise in the locality, or a widow , widower, or surviving civil partner of such a person, and to any resident dependants; or if it can be demonstrated that there are no such eligible occupiers, b) a person or persons who would be eligible for consideration for affordable housing under the local authority’s housing policies, or a widow, widower of surviving civil partner of such a person, and to any resident dependants. Reason: To comply with National Policy and in order to ensure an adequate supply of appropriate housing in the locality. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 – Policy 29 (Sustainable Design), Planning Policy Wales, Edition 12 section 4.2 (Housing) and Technical Advice Note 6 (Planning for Sustainable Rural Communities).
- The cladding to be used in the construction of the rural enterprise dwelling hereby granted shall be natural, untreated timber. Details of which shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development. Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory form of development and to protect the special qualities of the National Park. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 – Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park) and 29 (Sustainable Design).
- The roofing material to be used in the construction of the rural enterprise dwelling hereby granted shall be black or grey. Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory form of development and to protect the special qualities of the National Park. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 - Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park) and 29 (Sustainable Design).
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (relating to extensions to, and changes to the external appearance of the dwelling and to development or the siting of a caravan within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse) no development of Parts 1,2 and 5 of Schedule to that Order (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) shall be carried out without specific planning permission being obtained. Reason: To preserve the character of the area. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 - Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park) and 30 (Amenity).
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) any electricity or telephone supplies to the site shall be by underground cables. Reason: To preserve the character of the area. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 – Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty) and 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park).
- INFORMATIVES: Protected Species It is recommended that the applicant be informed that all British bat species are European Protected Species by virtue of their listing under Annex IV of EC Directive 92/43/EEC (‘The Habitats Directive’). This Directive has been transposed into British Law under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. British bats are also protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended). 4 of 5 It is recommended that the applicant and contractors be informed of the possibility of encountering bats unexpectedly during works. If bats are encountered on site works should stop immediately an NRW should be contacted (Natural Resources Wales, - General Enquiries: enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk or 0300 065 3000 Mon-Fri, 8am - 6pm) a licence may then need to be applied for from NRW. Licences are not automatically granted by virtue of a valid planning consent and it may be possible that the necessary licence application may be refused. SuDS Approving Body Approval Please note that the works hereby approved will require SAB approval prior to the commencement of any works on site relating to this application. The applicant should be made aware that if there is a breach of the requirement for SAB approval (i.e. when construction work is commenced without SAB approval); the SAB may at any time issue an enforcement notice. The failure to obtain SAB approval may have a detrimental effect upon the future sale of the properties, which could also result in insurance applications and or flood event settlements being compromised. Please see www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/planning-contacts/sustainable-drainage-approving-bodysab for more information. Natural Resources Wales The applicant should be advised that, in addition to planning permission, it is their responsibility to ensure that they secure all other permits/consents relevant to their development.
