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 first floor side extension.
Proposal details
- Reference
- R26/0124
- Ward
- Eastlands
- Parish
- Unparished
- Agent
- Chris Latham
- UPRN
- 10010508376
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Bat Survey R'cd 06.02.2026Supporting Information | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Floor Plan R'cd 06.02.2026Floor Plans | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plan R'cd 06.02.2026Floor Plans | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations R'cd 06.02.2026Existing Plans | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site Location Plan R'cd 06.02.2026Site Location Plan | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Block Plan R'cd 06.02.2026Block Plan | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations R'cd 06.02.2026Proposed Plans | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Sustainability Checklist R'cd 06.02.2026Sustainability Checklist | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application Form Redacted R'cd 10.02.2026Application Form | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| WCC Ecology -no objection 03.03.26Consultee No Objection | 3 Mar 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
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Council sourceDecision expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- 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 2: The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the following plans: Location Plan, Drg no ADTN25-0023-4 Rev C Block Plan, Drg no ADTN25-0023-5 Rev C Proposed Elevations Drg no ADTN25-0023-6 Rev C Proposed Floor Plans and Roof Plan Drg no ADTN25-0023-2 Rev C All received by the Council on 09.02.2026 REASON: For the avoidance of doubt.
- 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.
- INFORMATIVE 1: 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). WCC Ecological Services (tel: 01926 418060) would be pleased to advise further if required, in particular regarding which type of boxes to use.
- 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 European Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to disturb, obstruct or destroy a bat ‘roost’, even if the roost 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 0208 261089. 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 02080 261089 for advice on the best way to proceed. 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 inclusive, 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.
- INFORMATIVE 3: Where possible enhancements should be incorporated into the development to improve the habitats and opportunities for the local wildlife and increase biodiversity. Enhancements could include bat and bird boxes which may be used by a variety of species, native species planting and enhancement of existing of hedges and wild flower planting, habitat piles of rubble, logs and earth which can be used by reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates are also welcomed. The WCC Ecological Services (tel: 01926 418060) would be pleased to advise further if required.
- INFORMATIVE 4: 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 5: The applicant is advised that the property is in a smoke control area and should provide suitable heating appliances to conform to the requirements of such an area.
