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
Alterations, Extension to include First Floor Extension to existing Bungalow and Two Storey Front and Rear Extensions to from two storey dwelling
Proposal details
- Reference
- R25/1076
- Alternative references
- PP-14549647
- Ward
- Rokeby & Overslade
- Parish
- Unparished
- Agent
- Alan Pearson
- UPRN
- 100070183422
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Bat Survey R'cd 08.12.2025Supporting Information | Not published | View |
| CIL Form 1 R'cd 08.12.2025CIL form | Not published | View |
| Elevations of Dropped Kerb R'cd 08.12.2025Proposed Plans | Not published | View |
| Superseded Proposed Roof Plan R'cd 08.12.2025Superseded | Not published | View |
| Superseded Block plan of the site R'cd 08.12.2025Superseded | Not published | View |
| Superseded Proposed Elevations R'cd 08.12.2025Superseded | Not published | View |
| Existing Elevations R'cd 08.12.2025Existing Plans | Not published | View |
| Sustainability appraisal R'cd 08.12.2025Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| The location plan R'cd 08.12.2025Site Location Plan | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal Data R'cd 08.12.2025Application Form | Not published | View |
| WCC Ecology Response - No objection 06.01.2026Consultee No Objection | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Amended Block Plan rcd 13.03.2026Amended Plans | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Amended proposed plans and elevations rcd 16.06.2026Amended Plans | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
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Council sourceConsultation expiry date
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Council sourcePublicity end date
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Council sourceStatutory expiry date
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Council sourceExtension date
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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: 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: Location Plan OS Mastermap 1:1250 - Rcd 08.12.2025 Proposed Site/Block Plan 9870-03A - Rcd 13.03.2026 Existing Plans and Elevations 9870-01 - Rcd 08.12.2025 Proposed Plans and Elevations - 9870-01A and doc entitled 9870-02N - Rcd 16.06.2026 Bat Survey R'cd 08.12.2025 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 of the same type, colour and texture as those used on the existing building. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance.
- CONDITION 4: The following windows to be formed within or resulting from the proposed development shall not be glazed or reglazed other than with obscure glass: • The first floor cupboard window to the south west side; • The first floor cupboard window to the north east side; • The first floor ensuite window to the south west side and; • The 2 No. first floor ensuite windows to the north east side. REASON: To protect the residential amenity of neighbouring properties.
- INFORMATIVE 1: Construction hours 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. If work at other times is required permission should be obtained from the local planning authority
- INFORMATIVE 2: Asbestos 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.
- INFORMATIVE 3: Air quality neutral/mitigation 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) where gas is used for space or water heating, increased tree planting/landscaping, solar photovoltaic or 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. Should you require any further advice on ensuring your development has a positive contribution on air quality, further information can be obtained from the Commercial Regulation team through 01788 533533 or email ehcs@rugby.gov.uk Should an Air Source Heat Pump be proposed for installation, it should be ensured that the noise from such plant will not adversely affect residential amenity in the area. These units can create noticeable noise levels which may affect neighbouring dwellings so noise mitigation may be necessary to avoid complaints or possible formal action under other legislation.
- INFORMATIVE 4: Bat note Buildings of all ages with suitable features (i.e. missing or broken tiles) are frequently used by roosting bats. Bats and their roosts are fully protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) making them a European Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to disturb or destroy a bat roost, even if it is only occasionally used. Where a bat roost is present a licence may be necessary to carry out any works. Further information about species licensing and legislation can be obtained from the Species Licensing Service on 0300 060 3900. The applicant is advised that to ensure no bats are endangered during destructive works, the roof tiles should be removed carefully by hand. If evidence of bats is found during works, work should stop immediately and Natural England must be contacted on 0300 060 3900 for advice on the best way to proceed.
- INFORMATIVE 5: Nesting bird note Works 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 by a suitably qualified ecologist for their presence immediately before work starts, especially if during the breeding season
