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 existing velux window on front elevation, to a dormer window to match other existing dormers.
Proposal details
- Reference
- R25/0818
- Alternative references
- PP-14330680
- Ward
- Hillmorton
- Parish
- Unparished
- UPRN
- 100070182269
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability appraisal R'cd 15.09.2025Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal Data R'cd 15.09.2025Application Form | Not published | View |
| Composite Plans R'cd 05.11.2025Composite Plans | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| 703272Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8036.pdfDecision Notice | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| ApasTemplate_8324.pdfOfficer Report | 19 Dec 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
703272Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8036.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 Received 15/09/2025 Site location and block plan, drawing no. JC/15/01B Existing ground floor plan, drawing no. JC/15/02B Existing first floor plan, drawing no. JC/15/03B Existing roof plan, drawing no. JC/15/04B Existing front elevation, drawing no. JC/15/05B Existing side elevation, drawing no. JC/15/06B Existing rear elevation, drawing no. JC/15/07B Existing side elevation, drawing no. JC/15/08B Proposed ground floor plan, drawing no. JC/15/09B Proposed first floor plan, drawing no. JC/15/10B Proposed roof plan, drawing no. JC/15/11B Proposed front elevation, drawing no. JC/15/12B Proposed side elevation, drawing no. JC/15/13B Proposed rear elevation, drawing no. JC/15/14B Proposed side elevation, drawing no. JC/15/15B Proposed section, drawing no. JC/15/16B Received by Council, 05/11/2025 Sustainability checklist Received by Council, 18/12/2025 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 of the same type, colour and texture as those used on the existing building. REASON: 3 To ensure a satisfactory external appearance.
- INFORMATIVE: 2 Buildings of all ages and trees with suitable features (i.e. rot-holes, cracks, fissures) are frequently used by roosting bats. Bats and their ‘roost’ sites are fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), making them a Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to recklessly disturb or destroy a known or suspected bat ‘roost’, even if the roost is only occasionally used. Where a bat ‘roost’ is present a license may be necessary to carry out any works. Further information about species licensing and legislation can be obtained from the Species Licensing Service on 02080 261089. If evidence of bats is found during works, work should stop immediately, and the National Bat Helpline must be contacted on 0345 1300 228 for advice on the best way to proceed.
- INFORMATIVE: 2 The applicant is reminded of the provisions of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 which may require notification of the works hereby permitted to all affected neighbours. More detailed information regarding the provisions of 'The Act' should be obtained from an appropriately qualified professional with knowledge of party wall matters. This document can be viewed at https://www.gov.uk/party-wall-etc-act-1996-guidance
