Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Single storey rear extension and replacement garage/store
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/0508/PA
- Alternative references
- PP-14304588
- Ward
- Llanrhian
- Agent
- Ian Bartlett
- UPRN
- 10013172844
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Decision & conditions
Planning conditions
- The development shall begin no later than five years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: 850-01 Site Location Plan, dated 03/09/2025 850-04 Proposed Floor Plan, dated 03/09/2025 850-05 Proposed Elevations, dated 03/09/2025 850-06 Existing and Proposed Site Layout Plans, dated 03/09/2025 850-07 Proposed Detached Garage/Store, dated 03/09/2025 Green Infrastructure Statement, received 08/09/2025 Reason: In the interests of amenity and to comply with the requirements of policy GN.1 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (Adopted 28th February 2013).
- The off-street parking facilities (for all vehicles, including cycles) shown on the plan 850-06 hereby approved shall be provided before the first use of the proposed development and thereafter retained for that purpose. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory provision of parking facilities and in the interest of highway safety and the amenity of the area, and to accord with Policy GN.1 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
- The biodiversity enhancement measures in the form of two bird boxes, as detailed in the Green Infrastructure Statement (received 08/09/2025) and illustrated on drawings 850-05 and 850-07, shall be installed prior to substantial completion of the extension and garage building hereby permitted or first use of the developments whichever is sooner and retained thereafter for as long as the development exists. Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancement, in accordance with policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
- The soft landscaping comprising the wildflower area and two fruit trees, the location of which are shown on drawing no. 850-06 shall be carried out in the first planting season following first use of the building or the substantial completion of the development, whichever is sooner and shall be retained thereafter. Any trees which within a period of 5 years from the date of this decision die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Reason: To protect and enhance biodiversity interests and to accord with Policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
- Having regard to the details of the application proposals, and the relevant provisions of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013) as summarised below Policies SP 1, GN.1, GN.2 and GN.37 It is considered that subject to compliance with the conditions attached in this permission, the proposed development would be in accordance with the Development Plan. This informative is intended only to be a summary of the reasons for the granting of planning permission. For further details on the decision, please see the application report under the above reference.
- This permission shall not be construed as granting rights to carry out works on, or over, land not within the ownership, or control, of the applicant.
- You must obtain the prior written consent of the owner and occupier of any land upon which it is necessary for you to enter in order to construct, externally finish, decorate or in any other way carry out any works in connection with this development including future repairs/maintenance, or to obtain support from adjoining property. This permission does not authorise you to take such action without first obtaining this consent. Your attention is also drawn to the Access of Neighbouring Land Act 1992 and Party Wall Act 1996.
- This Decision Notice grants planning permission. You are advised that it does not constitute approval under the Building Regulations.
- SAB APPROVAL REQUIRED The granting of planning consent for this application does not remove the requirement to gain SAB approval. The calculation of the area for SAB purposes includes all construction areas having drainage implications, which include, the footprint of all proposed buildings, pathways, patios, driveways, parking areas be they permeable or impermeable. (This list is by no means exhaustive). No deduction for the area of the footprint of any building or other structures which are demolished or removed is made when determining the construction area for SAB purposes. Pembrokeshire County Council as SuDS Approving Body (SAB) considers that by virtue of the fact that the construction area having drainage implications appears to be in excess of 100 square metres / more than one property; the proposed works 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. The applicant can obtain further information in relation to the requirement for SAB approval from Pembrokeshire County Council's webiste at: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/planning-contacts/sustainable-drainage-approving-bodysab. Approval should be sought from: SAB Community Services Directorate Infrastructure Division Pembrokeshire County Council County Hall Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP e-mail: sab@pembrokeshire.gov.uk telephone: 01437 776147.
- PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY The developer must ensure that: 1. There is no diminution in the width of the right of way available for use by members of the public 2. No building materials are stored on the right of way 3. No damage or substantial alterations, either temporary or permanent, is caused to the surface of the right of way 4. Vehicle movements are arranged so as not to interfere with the public’s use of the way 5. No additional barriers (e.g. gates) are to be placed across the right of way, of either a temporary or permanent nature 6. No wildlife fencing or other ecological protection features associated with wildlife mitigation measures are placed across the right of way or allowed to interfere with the right of way 7. The safety of members of the public using the right of way is ensured at all times 8. The granting of planning consent does not authorise lawful authority to drive a motor vehicle on a public right of way. Developers/landholders should ensure that public use of the Public Right of Way takes precedence over private vehicular traffic. It is a criminal offence to damage the surface of a Public Right of Way, and the consent of the County Council must be sought for the route to be re-surfaced even if the surface is to be improved. The granting of planning permission for development of land over which there is a public right of way does not itself constitute authority for interference with the right of way or for its closure or diversion.
- Notwithstanding the information contained within the application, prior to substantial completion of the development hereby approved, details of a scheme for the disposal of surface water shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall include an assessment of the suitability of ground conditions for the proposed method of water disposal. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the first use of the buildings hereby approved and retained for as long as the development exists. Reason: To ensure that a satisfactory means of drainage is provided, and to accord with policies GN.1 and GN.2 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
