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
Single storey rear extension with balcony to first floor and roof light, garage side extension, front canopy and change in external appearance (new render, slated cladding, new windows and roof tiles).
Proposal details
- Reference
- R25/0705
- Alternative references
- PP-14248180
- Ward
- Dunsmore
- Parish
- Dunchurch
- Agent
- Gabriel Janikowski
- UPRN
- 100070189925
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| R'cd 13.08.25Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Existing Elevation, Floor and Roof plans, Site Location plan and photos r'cd 13.08.25Existing Plans | Not published | View |
| R'cd 13.08.25Application Form | Not published | View |
| Proposed Elevation, Floor, Roof and Block Plans r'cd 02.09.25Superseded | 5 Sept 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevation, Floor, Roof and Block Plans r'cd 22.10.25Proposed Plans | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceSite notice end date
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Council sourceConsultation expiry date
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Council sourceStatutory expiry date
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Council sourceDecision due date
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Council sourceDecision expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- CONDITION 1: The development to which this permission relates must not be begun later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON 1: To comply with Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act, 2004.
- CONDITION 2: The development shall be carried out in accordance with the plans and documents detailed below: Application form received by the Council on 13th August 2025. Sustainability Checklist received by the Council on 13th August 2025. Existing Plans and Elevations (Drawing No. 250701 - 3.01) received by the Council on 13th August 2025. Proposed Plans and Elevations (Drawing No. 250701 - 3.02 Rev D) received by the Council on 22nd October 2025. REASON 2: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the details of the development are acceptable to the Local Planning Authority.
- CONDITION 3: The facing materials to be used on the external walls and roof shall be as specified on the plans and documents detailed below: Application form received by the Council on 13th August 2025. Proposed Plans and Elevations (Drawing No. 250701 - 3.02 Rev D) received by the Council on 22nd October 2025. REASON 3: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and for the avoidance of doubt.
- CONDITION 4: Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) the flat roof area of the extension hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony or roof terrace. REASON 4: To protect the amenity and privacy of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
- INFORMATIVE: Environmental Services advise that in order to reduce the likelihood of local residents being subjected to adverse levels of noise annoyance during construction, work on site should not occur outside the following hours: - Monday - Friday - 7.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Saturday - 8.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. No work on Sundays & Bank Holidays.
- INFORMATIVE: The applicant is encouraged to incorporate measures to assist in reducing their impact upon the Air Quality Management Area as part of this development. Initiatives could include the installation of an ultra-low emission boiler (<40mg/kWh), increased tree planting/landscaping, solar thermal panels, and the incorporation of electric vehicle charging points on any car parking. More information on plants that can be incorporated into landscaping for green walls and roofs can be found here: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/application/files/4915/2604/2216/2018-05-11-phytosensor-final-web-ok-compressed_1.pdf Such measures contribute towards improving air quality. Further information can be obtained from Environmental Health on 01788 533857 or email ehcs@rugby.gov.uk
- INFORMATIVE: The applicant is advised that the property is in a smoke control area and should provide suitable heating appliances to conform to the requirements of such an area.
