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
Replace existing single storey extension with a two storey rear extension and converted loft room. The extent of the existing roof terrace would remain the same
Proposal details
- Reference
- NP/26/0394/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-15065881
- Ward
- W05001490
- Parish
- The Havens
- Agent
- Bool
- UPRN
- 100100277595
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6, St Brides Road, Little Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 3UN
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 012 A Existing ElevationsSubmitted Drawings | Not published | View |
| 011 A Existing RoofSubmitted Drawings | Not published | View |
| 010 A Existing Ground and First FloorSubmitted Drawings | Not published | View |
| SUPERCEDED 022B Proposed ElevationsSuperceded Document | Not published | View |
| APPROVED 021 B Proposed Loft and RoofApproved Documents | Not published | View |
| APPROVED 020 B Proposed Ground & First Floor PlansApproved Documents | Not published | View |
| APPROVED 002 B Block Plan and GIAApproved Documents | Not published | View |
| APPROVED 001 B Location PlanApproved Documents | Not published | View |
| APPROVED Preliminary Protected Species AssessmentApproved Documents | Not published | View |
| APPROVED Construction Method Statement received 31/07/2026Approved Documents | Not published | View |
| Application Form (Redacted)Application forms | Not published | View |
| Consultee Response - PCNPA Building Conservation Officer 07/08/26Consultee response | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - NRW 21/8/26Consultee response | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response - Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water 25/08/26Consultee response | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCC Transportation and Environment (Highways) 27/08/2026Consultee response | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - Community Council 9/9/26Consultee response | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Consultee Response - PCNPA Ecologist 08/09/26Consultee response | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| APPROVED 022C Proposed Elevations rec 16/9/26Approved Documents | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision notice | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Reports | 23 Sept 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: • STB_001 Rev B – Location Plan received 31/07/2026 • STB_002 Rev B – Block Plan & Green Infrastructure Statement 31/07/2026 • STB_020 Rev B – Proposed Ground and First Floor Plans 31/07/2026 • STB_021 Rev B – Proposed Loft and Roof Plan received 31/07/2026 • STB_022 Rev C – Proposed Elevations received 16/09/2026 • Construction Method Statement received 31/07/2026 • Preliminary Protected Species Assessment (Wyndrush Wild, Ref: WW/PPSA/180626B, dated 18 June 2026) received 31/07/2026 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). Adherence Conditions
- Any additional external lighting in connection with the proposed development should be low level, hooded and downward facing to avoid light spill, avoid shining directly onto features such as woodland edge and hedgerows, and should be operated on a PIR activated timer. Lighting details should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to installation. Reason: In the interests of maintaining the special qualities of the landscape and habitats of the National Park through the protection, creation and enhancement of links between sites and their protection for amenity, landscape and biodiversity value. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 - Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 11 (Nationally Protected Sites and Species), 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park), 30 (Amenity) and to comply with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.
- In the first available planting season following the completion of the development, all landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures shall be implemented in full in accordance with the approved STB_002 Rev B - Block Plan & Green Infrastructure Statement. This shall include the planting of the front boundary Euonymus japonicus hedge, together with the installation of the integrated bat brick and bird nesting box shown on the approved plans. 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 biodiversity enhancement measures, including the integrated Schwegler 2FR bat brick and bird nesting box, shall be installed in full accordance with the approved STB_002 Rev B – Block Plan & Green Infrastructure Statement and STB_022 Rev B – Proposed Elevations within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby approved. Thereafter, the biodiversity features shall be retained and maintained for their intended purpose. Any variation to the approved details shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning 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 development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved Construction Method Statement - 6 St Brides Road, Little Haven throughout the construction period. The approved measures, including contractor parking, delivery arrangements, material storage, waste management and pollution prevention, shall be implemented and maintained for the duration of the works. Reason: To safeguard highway safety, residential amenity, the Pembrokeshire Marine SAC and the special qualities of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park during the construction phase. Policy: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Local Development Plan 2 - Policies 8 (Special Qualities), 11 (Nationally Protected Sites and Species), 29 (Sustainable Design), 30 (Amenity), 32 (Surface Water Drainage), 59 (Sustainable Transport) and 60 (Impacts of Traffic).
- The development shall be carried out in strict adherence with the materials and fenestration colours specified in the application and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of protecting the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and in accordance with Local Development Plan Policies 8, 14 & 29.
- INFORMATIVE: Natural Resources Wales: During the construction phase you 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. For further guidance please refer to 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).
