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
Front, side and rear extensions, alterations to main roof and front dormer
Proposal details
- Reference
- R25/0909
- Alternative references
- PP-14408774
- Ward
- Wolston & the Lawfords
- Parish
- Wolston
- Agent
- Karl Powell
- UPRN
- 100070175316
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability appraisal R'cd 15.10.2025Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal Data R'cd 15.10.2025Application Form | Not published | View |
| Bat Survey R'cd 06.11.2025Supporting Information | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans Rcd 26.11.2025Superseded | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations Rcd 26.11.2025Superseded | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Roof Plans, Block Plan and Location Plan Rcd 26.11.2025Superseded | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Existing Plans and Elevations Rcd 26.11.2025Superseded | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans Rcd 04.03.2026Amended Plans | 11 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations Rcd 04.03.2026Superseded | 11 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Roof Plan, Block Plan and Site Location Plan Rcd 11.03.2026Superseded | 11 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Plans, Elevations and Block Plan Rcd 05.03.2026Existing Plans | 11 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations Rcd 25.03.2026Amended Plans | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevation, Roof Plan and Site Location and Block Plan Rcd 25.03.2026Amended Plans | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| 737117Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8147.pdfDecision Notice | 27 Mar 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_8477.pdfOfficer Report | 27 Mar 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceConsultation 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 sourceExtension 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
737117Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8147.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: 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 Local Planning Authority 15.10.2025 - Proposed Floor Plans Drg No. KADS 80WR PD001 Rev C Sheet 1 Received by the Local Planning Authority 04.03.2026 - Proposed Elevations Drg No. KADS 80WR PD001 Rev D Sheet 2 - Proposed Elevation, Roof Plan, Block Plan and Site Location Plan Drg No. KADS 80WR PD001 Rev F Sheet 3 Received by the Local Planning Authority 25.03.2026 REASON: 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 15.10.2025 and on plans outlined in Condition 2. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and for the avoidance of doubt.
- CONDITION 4: When carrying out work as part of this development herby permitted, in the event that contamination is found it shall be reported in writing immediately to the local planning authority. Each of the following subsections a) to c) shall then be subject to approval in writing by the local planning authority. a) An investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme to assess the nature and extent of any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. b) Where remediation is necessary a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historical environment shall be prepared. c) Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out shall be prepared and which shall be subject to approval in writing by the local planning authority. REASON: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, ecological systems, property and residential amenity and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors.
- INFORMATIVE 1: Bats can be found in many buildings, even those that initially appear to be unsuitable or have been subject to a bat survey and found no evidence. Therefore, if any evidence of bats is found on site, work should stop while a bat survey is carried out by an experienced bat worker, and any recommendations made following the survey are undertaken. It should also be noted that as bats are a mobile species and can move into a property with potential access at any time. A further survey may be required if the works are not undertaken within two years. Bats and roosts are protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, and The Conservation of Habitat and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended).
- INFORMATIVE 2: Work should avoid disturbance to nesting birds. Birds can nest in many places including buildings, trees, shrubs dense ivy, and bramble/rose scrub. Nesting birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). The main nesting season, lasts approximately from March to September, so work should ideally take place outside these dates if at all possible. N.B birds can nest at any time, and the site should ideally be checked for their presence immediately before work starts, especially if during the breeding season.
- INFORMATIVE 3: Consideration should be given to the provision of suitable bat and bird boxes within the new build or adjacent trees in order to increase opportunities for wildlife. Many bat and bird populations have declined dramatically in recent years due to loss of roost, nest and foraging sites as a result of development. However, a variety of bat and bird species use boxes and they can be particularly useful in the built environment, where natural nesting places can be scarce. Please ensure that the boxes are appropriately sited and not lit at night in the case of bat boxes. Further advice and information can be obtained from the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT), and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
- INFORMATIVE 4: 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 5: Prior to any demolition, redevelopment or refurbishment works taking place an appropriate Asbestos Survey should be undertaken by an asbestos licensed/authorised company/person and any recommendations implemented. For pre-demolition assessment the asbestos survey is fully intrusive and will involve a destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas. Where presence of asbestos is suspected the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Environment Agency must be notified and special waste regulations complied with; asbestos removal activities fall under the remit of the HSE.
