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
Proposed change of use from shop/office into a ground floor flat.
Proposal details
- Reference
- R25/0722
- Alternative references
- PP-14259942
- Ward
- New Bilton
- Parish
- Unparished
- Agent
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- UPRN
- 100071360533
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability appraisal R'cd 18.08.2025Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Floor Space Schedule R'cd 18.08.2025Floor Plans | Not published | View |
| Design and access statement R'cd 18.08.2025Design and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal Data R'cd 18.08.2025Application Form | Not published | View |
| Composite Plans r'cd 09.09.2025Composite Plans | 10 Sept 2025 | View |
| 687658Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_7977.pdfDecision Notice | 4 Nov 2025 | View |
| ApasTemplate_8197.pdfOfficer Report | 4 Nov 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourcePublicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
687658Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_7977.pdfPlanning 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 Design and Access Statement Sustainability checklist Received by Council, 18/08/2025 Existing ground floor plan, drawing no. 2025/08/186 1/7 Proposed ground floor plan, drawing no. 2025/08/186 2/7 Proposed roof plan, drawing no. 2025/08/186 3/7 Proposed elevations, drawing no. 2025/08/186 4/7 Existing elevations, drawing no. 2025/08/186 5/7 Site location plan, drawing no. 2025/08/186 6/7 Proposed site plan, drawing no. 2025/08/186 7/7 Received by Council, 09/09/2025 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 application form, received by the Council on 18/08/2025 and on plan proposed elevations, drawing no. 2025/08/186 4/7, received by the Council on 09/09/2025. REASON: 3 To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and for the avoidance of doubt.
- CONDITION: 4 Other than those shown on the approved plans, no new windows or rooflights shall be formed on the proposed development, unless non-material variations are agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. REASON: 4 In the interest of residential amenity.
- CONDITION: 5 The dwelling hereby approved shall incorporate measures to limit water use to no more than 110 litres per person per day within the home in accordance with the optional standard 36 (2b) of Approved Document G of the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended). REASON: 5 In the interests of sustainability and water efficiency.
- CONDITION: 6 Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling broadband infrastructure shall be provided to that dwelling to allow broadband services to be provided. REASON: 6 To provide broadband connectivity for future occupiers.
- INFORMATIVE: 2 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: 2 This permission does not convey any legal or civil right to undertake works that affect land or premises outside of the applicant's control. Care should be taken upon commencement and during the course of building operations to ensure that no part of the development, including the foundations, eaves and roof overhang will encroach on, under or over adjoining land without the consent of the adjoining landowner.
