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
Rear single storey extension
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/0786/PA
- Alternative references
- PP-14519199
- Ward
- Carew And Jeffreyston
- Agent
- Mr Thomas Colley
- UPRN
- 200003255665
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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: 1076-B102, Proposed elevations, received 27/11/2025 1076-B101, Proposed floor plan, received 27/11/2025 1076-B104, Rev A, Proposed block plan, received 27/11/2025 1076-B103, Proposed 3D Views, received 27/11/2025 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).
- 1 x bat box shall be installed on the eastern elevation of the host dwelling prior to the substantial completion of the extension hereby approved. The biodiversity enhancement measures shall be positioned on an elevation with no external lighting, and positioned at least 3 metres above ground level. The bat box shall retained thereafter. Reason: In order to maintain and enhance biodiversity, and to in accord with policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
- The provision of green infrastructure detailed in the Green Infrastructure Statement comprising of the planting of a native tree shall be carried out in the first planting season following first use of the extension hereby approved or completion of the development, whichever is sooner. Any plants or trees which within a period of 5 years following first use of the extension hereby approved or from completion of the development, whichever is sooner 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 (Sustainable Development), GN.1 (General Development Policy), GN.2 (Sustainable Design) and GN.37 (Protection and Enhancement of Biodiversity). 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.
- Under the Habitats Regulations, where a plan or project is likely to have a significant effect on a European site, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects, and where it is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site previously (designated pursuant to EU retained law) the competent authority must carry out an appropriate assessment of the implication of the plan or project in view of the site’s conservation objectives. Natural Resources Wales has set new nitrates and phosphate standards for the river SACs in Wales. Any proposed development within the SAC catchments that might increase the amount of nitrates and phosphate within the catchment could lead to additional damaging effects to the SAC features and therefore such proposals must be screened through a HRA to determine whether they are likely to have a significant effect on the SAC condition. - This application has been screened in accordance with Natural Resources Wales’ Advice to planning authorities for planning applications affecting nutrient sensitive Special Areas of Conservation (Version 5.1, published 09/02/2026). It is considered that this development is unlikely to increase nitrogen inputs as it falls within the following criterion in the interim advice: Criterion 7: Development to an existing residential property (e.g. extensions) that does not increase occupancy or the volume of drainage.
- All British bat species are European Protected Species by virtue of their listing under Annex IV of EC Directive 92/43/EEC (‘The Habitats Directive’). This Directive has been transposed into British Law under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. British bats are also protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended). It is recommended that the applicant and contractors be informed of the possibility of encountering bats unexpectedly during works. If bats are encountered on site works should stop immediately an NRW should be contacted (Natural Resources Wales, - General Enquiries: enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk or 0300 065 3000 Mon-Fri, 8am - 6pm) a licence may then need to be applied for from NRW. Licences are not automatically granted by virtue of a valid planning consent and it may be possible that the necessary licence application may be refused.
- All external lighting in connection with the proposed development shall be positioned at low level, hooded, and downward facing, with a light temperature below 2700k and be operated on a PIR activated timer for the lifespan of the development. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity and to comply with the requirements of policies GN.1 an GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (Adopted 28th February 2013).
- Development shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation and recommendations detailed within section 5 of the submitted bat emergence survey by Wyndrush Wild dated 18th of June 2026. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity and to comply with the requirements of policies GN.1 an GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (Adopted 28th February 2013).
- Notwithstanding the information contained within the application, prior to application of the render and external cladding, details of of the proposed render and cladding shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of external appearance and to accord with Policy GN.11 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire adopted 28th February 2013.
