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 garage on existing yard area
Proposal details
- Reference
- NP/26/0174/FUL
- Ward
- W05001485
- Parish
- Nevern
- Agent
- Siggins
- UPRN
- 10009881036
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The Old Vicarage, Moylegrove, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 3BN
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPROVED Drawing 01 - Site Location PlanApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Drawing 05 - Proposed Site PlanApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Drawing 06 - Proposed Site SectionApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Drawing 07 - Proposed Floor PlanApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Drawing 08 - Proposed North West ElevationApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Drawing 09 - Proposed South West ElevationApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Drawing 10 - Proposed South East ElevationApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Drawing 11 - Proposed North East ElevationApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing drawingsSubmitted Drawings | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Redacted Planning Application FormApplication forms | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| APPROVED Green Infrastructure StatementApproved Documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - Nevern C.C. 23/4/26Consultee response | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCNPA Access Officer 06/05/2026Consultee response | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCNPA Planning Ecologist 19/05/2026Consultee response | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision notice | 27 May 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Reports | 27 May 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning 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 01 – Site Location Plan • Drawing 05 – Proposed Site Plan • Drawing 06 – Proposed Site Section • Drawing 07 – Proposed Floor Plan • Drawing 08 – Proposed North West Elevation • Drawing 09 – Proposed South West Elevation • Drawing 10 – Proposed South East Elevation • Drawing 11 – Proposed North East Elevation • Green Infrastructure Statement 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).
- In the first available planting seasons following approval, planting must be implemented according to the Green Infrastructure Statement (Green Infrastructure Statement). 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).
- The bat and bird boxes shall be installed in full adherence to the details submitted to this authority (Green Infrastructure Statement, Drawing 08 – Proposed North West Elevation, and Drawing 10 – Proposed South East Elevation) within 6 months of the other works hereby approved being completed. 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 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), 12 (Local Areas of Nature Conservation or Sites of Geological Interest), Policy 9 (Light Pollution) and 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park).
- The garage hereby approved shall be retained and kept available for the parking of motor vehicles and/or incidental storage purposes only and shall not be converted, altered, or used as habitable accommodation unless through a further application to the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To preserve the character of the area and to comply with Policy 40 of the Local Development Plan.
