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
Extension to existing veterinary practice
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- Reference
- 25/0662/PA
- Ward
- Haverfordwest Prendergast
- Parish
- HT_Haverfordwest
- UPRN
- 200003248863
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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: 245178-IDL-01-01-DR-A-P2029-S3-P02. Proposed First Floor Plan. 29/05/2025 245178-IDL-01-02-DR-A-P2034-S3-P04. Proposed Roof Plan with Site. 29/05/2025 245178-IDL-01-GF-DR-A-P2028-S3-P03. Proposed Ground Floor Plan. 29/05/2025 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P3035-S3-P03. Proposed Elevations. 29/05/2025 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P3036-S3-P03. Proposed Elevations. 29/05/2025 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P4039-S3-P02. Proposed Building Sections. 29/05/2025 22503EF02 A. Foul Drainage Details. 13/10/25 22503E150 A. Temporary Drainage Layout. 13/10/25 22503E151 A. Temporary SW Drainage Details. 13/06/25 22503EF01 A. Foul Drainage Layout and Details. 13/10/25 22503EF02 A. Foul Drainage Details. 13/10/25 1272.01 Rev C. Soft Landscape Proposals. June 2025 Construction Environmental Management Plan. 28/10/2025 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 following details of window alterations, material change and additon of a bird and bat box have been approved by virtue of Non Material Amendment approval, ref: 25/0908/NM, granted 03/03/2026: - 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P3035-S3-P05. Proposed Elevations. 29/05/2025 - 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P3036-S3-P04. Proposed Elevations. 29/05/2025
- Prior to the substantial completion of the development hereby permitted, the proposed ecological enhancements detailed on the Green Infrastructure Statement and illustrated on 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P3035-S3-P03. Proposed Elevations. 29/05/2025 and 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P3036-S3-P03. Proposed Elevations. 29/05/2025 shall be implemented. The biodiversity enhancement measures to include a two bird boxes and two bat boxes, shall be installed as approved and retained for as long as the development exists. Reason: In order to comply with The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 to maintain and enhance biodiversity, in accordance with policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013). The following details of window alterations, material change and additon of a bird and bat box have been approved by virtue of Non Material Amendment approval, ref: 25/0908/NM, granted 03/03/2026: - 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P3035-S3-P05. Proposed Elevations. 29/05/2025 - 245178-IDL-01-XX-DR-A-P3036-S3-P04. Proposed Elevations. 29/05/2025
- The proposed landscaping scheme as shown on drawing 1272.01 Rev C. Soft Landscape Proposals. June 2025 and detailed within the Green Infrastructure Statement shall be carried out in the first planting season following occupation of the development or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner and should any shrubs or trees die within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, are removed or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another 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).
- The off-street parking facilities (for all vehicles, including cycles) shown on the plan 245178-IDL-01-02-DR-A-P2034-S3-P04. Proposed Roof Plan with Site. 29/05/2025 hereby approved shall be provided before the building is first occupied, 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).
- Prior to the commencement of development, a Construction Traffic Management Statement with Plan (CMS) shall be sumbitted to and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. This shall include further information and plans on the following: a. Parking for vehicles, site personnel, operatives and visitors b. Loading and unloading of plant and materials, and use of banksmen c. Storage of plant and materials indicated on a plan d. Erection of hoarding or heras fencing as indication on a submitted plan e. On-site turning for construction vehicles The development shall be carried out in accordance with the CTMS during the construction phase of development. Reason: To ensure the storage of plant and materials during the development phase will go without obstruction to the highway, and to accord with Policy GN.1 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 SP1, GN1, GN2 and GN37 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.
- Any external lighting in connection with the proposed development shall be low level, hooded and downward facing to avoid light spill and be operated on a PIR activated timer. Reason: To protect the ecological interests of the site and to accord with Policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013) and Section 6 of Planning Policy Wales, Edition 12.
- This document comprises Version 2 of this decision, amended as follows: o By reason of 25/0908/NM, granted on 03/03/2026, Condition 2 and 3 has been amended via non-material amendment. If you are in any doubt as to the most up-to-date version of this decision, please contact the Planning Department on (01437) 764551 to seek clarification.
