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 two storey side extension.
Proposal details
- Reference
- R25/0938
- Alternative references
- PP-14425746
- Ward
- Leam Valley
- Parish
- Grandborough
- Agent
- REBECCA WALKER
- UPRN
- 100070187708
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability checklist R'cd 24/10/25Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Bat survey R'cd 24/10/25Supporting Information | Not published | View |
| Elevation - Existing and proposed (Rear) - Existing R'cd 24/10/25Elevations | Not published | View |
| Elevation - Existing and proposed front and side R'cd 24/10/25Superseded | Not published | View |
| Existing and proposed 1st Floor plan R'cd 24/10/25Floor Plans | Not published | View |
| Existing and proposed ground floor plan R'cd 24/10/25Floor Plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed block plan R'cd 24/10/25Superseded | Not published | View |
| Site location plan R'cd 24/10/25Site, Location or Block Plan | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal Data R'cd 24/10/25Application Form | Not published | View |
| Existing and proposed roof plan R'cd 03/11/25Plans | 5 Nov 2025 | View |
| Existing site plan R'cd 03/11/25Existing Plans | 5 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed site plan R'cd 03/11/25Block Plan | 5 Nov 2025 | View |
| Existing and Proposed front and side elevation Rcd 16.12.25Amended Plans | 17 Dec 2025 | View |
| Bird and Bat box specification Rcd 09.12.25Supporting Information | 17 Dec 2025 | View |
| Integrated sparrow box specification Rcd 15.12.2025Supporting Information | 17 Dec 2025 | View |
| 0938_ApasTemplate_8321.pdfOfficer Report | 23 Dec 2025 | View |
| 703964Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8039.pdfDecision Notice | 23 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
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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
703964Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8039.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 - Existing and Proposed Rear Elevations Drg No. 4865-05 - Existing and Proposed Floor Plans Drg Nos. 4865-02 and 4865-03 - Site Location Plan Drg No. 4865-LP - Sustainability Checklist Received by Local Planning Authority 24.10.2025 - Existing Site Plan Drg No. 4865-06 - Proposed Block Plan Drg No. 4865-01 - Existing and Proposed Roof Plans Drg No. 4865-07 Received by Local Planning Authority 03.11.2025 - Integrated Bat Box Specification (BIRD_AND_BAT_BOX.pdf) Received by Local Planning Authority 09.12.25 - Integrated Sparrow Box Specification (integrated_sparrow_box.pdf) Received by Local Planning Authority 15.12.2025 - Existing and Proposed Side and Front Elevations Drg No. 4865-04 Rev B Received by Local Planning Authority 16.12.25 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 24.10.2025 and on plans outlined in Condition 2. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and for the avoidance of doubt.
- CONDITION 4: The bird and bat features shown on drawing number 4865-04 Rev B shall be installed and maintained in perpetuity. REASON: To enhance the biodiversity of the site in accordance with Local Plan Policies NE1, NPPF, ODPM Circular 2005/06 and NERC Act (2006, as amended).
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