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
Conversion of outbuilding to studio
Proposal details
- Reference
- NP/26/0075/LBA
- Ward
- W05001436
- Parish
- Cwm Gwaun
- Agent
- Harries
- UPRN
- 10013173074
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Tredafydd Uchaf Farm, Pontfaen, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, SA65 9SJ
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Documents 13 of 13
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPROVED 01 - Existing Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Block Plan and Location PlanApproved Documents | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| SUPERCEDED 03 Proposed Floor Plan, Elevations, Block Plan and Location PlanSuperceded Document | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Bat Survey Report (I & G Ecological Consulting dated 05/11/2025)Approved Documents | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterSubmitted documents | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Green Infrastructure FormSubmitted documents | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication forms | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Heritage Impact Assessment received 16/3/26Approved Documents | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - NRW 08/04/2026Consultee response | 8 Apr 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCNPA Planning Ecologist 27/04/2026Consultee response | 28 Apr 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - HENEB 29/04/26Consultee response | 1 May 2026 | View |
| APPROVED 03 Rev B Proposed Floor Plan, Elevations, Block & Location Plans rec 22/04/26Approved Documents | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Reports | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision notice | 11 May 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- The works herby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of the five years from the date of this consent. Reason: as required by Section 98 of the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023.
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: 2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: • 01 Existing Floor Plan, Elevations, Block & Location Plans rec 22/04/26 • 03 Rev B Proposed Floor Plan, Elevations, Block & Location Plans rec 22/04/26 • Bat Survey Report Revision rec.29/4/26 I & G Ecological Consulting • Heritage Impact Statement rec 16/03/26 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).
- Prior to the erection of any additional 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), 9 (Light Pollution), 12 (Local Areas of Nature Conservation or Sites of Geological Interest) and 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park).
- Development shall not begin until an appropriate photographic survey of the existing building(s) has been carried out in accordance with guidelines provided by the Local Planning Authority's archaeological advisors Heneb – The Trust for Welsh Archaeology (Dyfed Region).The resulting photographs should be approved by the planning authority prior to the commencement of development and deposited with the regional Historic Environment Record held and maintained by Heneb – The Trust for Welsh Archaeology (Dyfed Region), Corner House, Carmarthen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6AE, (Tel 01558-823121). Reason: to protect historic environment interests whilst enabling development.
- Informatives PCNPA Ecology Informatives: All works at the site must be carried out in accordance with GPP5, ‘Works and maintenance in or near water’ and GPP6 ‘Working at construction and demolition sites’ which are available on the following website: gpp-5-works-and-maintenance-in or-near-water.pdf (netregs.org.uk) and gpp6-working-on-construction-and-demolition sites.pdf (netregs.org.uk). Natural Resources Wales Informatives NRW advise the applicant that, in addition to planning permission, it is their responsibility to ensure they secure all other permits/consents/licences relevant to their development. Please refer to NRW’s website for further details. Advice for the Developer All works at the site should be carried out in accordance with Guidance for Pollution Prevention 5 (GPP5):, ‘Works and maintenance in or near water’ gpp-5-works-and maintenance-in-or-near-water.pdf (netregs.org.uk) and Pollution Prevention Guidelines 6 (PPG6), ‘Working at construction and demolition sites’ ppg-6.pdf (netregs.org.uk). During the construction phase the applicant should take any precaution to prevent contamination of surface water drains and local watercourses. Oils and chemicals should be stored in bunded areas and spill kits should be readily available in case of accidental spillages.
