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
Change of use & alteration works from 2No holiday let units (C6 use class) to form 1 No dwelling (C3 class) and ereciton of garden / log store.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/1103/PA
- Ward
- Lamphey, Lamphey
- Parish
- SV_Cosheston
- Agent
- Mr Carl Bentley
- UPRN
- 10013178713
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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: 0284 E01 – Existing Location Plan; 0284 P01A – Proposed Site Block Plan; 0284 P02A – Proposed Ground Floor Plan; 0284 P03 – Proposed First Floor Plan; 0284 P04A – Proposed Roof Plan; 0284 P05A – Proposed Sections A-A, B-B, C-C & D-D; 0284 P06A – Proposed Elevations; and 0284 P07 – Proposed Garden Store / Log Store Elevations. 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).
- Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved, a bat box shall be installed on the eastern gable of the garden / log store at a minimum height of 3m from ground level measured adjacent to the eastern elevation of the store and retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity enhancement and to accord with the requirements of policy GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
- The fruit tree, landscape borders and rain-water gardens identified in the Green Infrastructure Statement and detailed on drawing ref. 0284 P01 – Proposed Site Block Plan, shall be planted in the first planting and seeding seasons following occupation or completion of the approved development, whichever is sooner and retained thereafter. Any new plants or trees seeded or planted in accordance with the approved scheme which, within a period of 5 years after planting 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 or trees of similar size and specification. 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).
- Any external lighting proposed in connection with the approved development shall be positioned at a low level, downward facing, hooded with a light temperature below 2700k and on a short PIR activated timer and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity and to accord with Policy GN.37 (Protection and Enhancement of Biodiversity) 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, SP 15, GN.1, GN.2, GN.11, GN.26, GN.22, GN.37 and GN.38. 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 existing buildings on site should be assessed for asbestos materials prior to demolition. Any asbestos must be removed in full consultation with the Health and Safety Executive 3rd Floor Darkgate Buildings, 3 Red Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1QL
- It is recommended that the applicant be informed that 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 a criminal offence to intentionally, or recklessly disturb, harm, or kill bats or to destroy a bat 'roost', even if only occasionally used. 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.
- This application has been screened in accordance with Natural Resources Wales’ interim advice for planning applications within the river Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) catchments. It is considered that this development is unlikely to increase phosphate and nitrate inputs as it falls within the following criterion in the interim advice: Criterion 1: Any development that does not increase the volume or concentration of wastewater
- Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved, the off-street parking and turning facilities shown on the drawing ref. 0284 P01A – Proposed Site Block Plan, shall be provided 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).
