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
1no. replacement dwellinghouse on the footprint of a previously existing lawful residential property and other associated works
Proposal details
- Reference
- R26/0132
- Alternative references
- PP-14689707
- Ward
- Eastlands
- Parish
- Unparished
- UPRN
- 100070179728
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Floor, Elevation and Roof plans r'cd 10.02.26Proposed Plans | Not published | View |
| R'cd 10.02.26Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Sustainability Appriaisal r'cd 10.02.26Supporting Information | Not published | View |
| R'cd 10.02.26Design and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| Proposed Sewer and Drainage System plan r'cd 10.02.26Proposed Plans | Not published | View |
| Existing Sewer and Drainage System plan r'cd 10.02.26Existing Plans | Not published | View |
| R'cd 10.02.26Site Location Plan | Not published | View |
| R'cd 10.02.26Application Form | Not published | View |
| CDM Action Plan r'cd 10.02.26Supporting Information | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Construction Management Plan r'cd 10.02.26Supporting Information | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Site/Block plan r'cd 19.02.26Site, Location or Block Plan | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site/Block plan r'cd 19.02.26Site, Location or Block Plan | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site plan r'cd 19.02.26Site Plan | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Contamination Assessment r'cd 26.02.26Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| DMB_Homes_Sustainability_Statement_R26_0132_OnePage.pdfSupporting Information | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| 768927Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8240.pdfDecision Notice | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_8826.pdfOfficer Report | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
768927Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8240.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: Documents received by the Local Planning Authority 10-Feb-26 ApplicationForm.pdf (Application Form) Drawing No:2602-P-01A (Site Location Plan 1:1250) Drawing No:2602-P-04A (Proposed Floor Plans, Roof Plan, Sections And Elevations 1:100) Drawing No:2602-P-06A (Proposed Sewer and Drainage System 1:100) CDM_-_Caldecott_Street.pdf (CDM Action Plan) Construction_Management_Plan.pdf (Construction Management Plan) Sustainability Check List.pdf (Sustainability Checklist) Plans received by the Local Planning Authority 19-Feb-26 Drawing No:2602-P-03B (Proposed Site Block Plan Layout 1:200) Document received by the Local Planning Authority 26-Feb-26 1Contamination Assessment - Updated.pdf (Contamination Assessment) REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the details of the development are acceptable to the Local Planning Authority.
- CONDITION 3: No above ground development shall commence unless and until full details of the colour, finish and texture of all new materials to be used on all external surfaces, together with samples of the facing bricks and roof tiles have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.
- CONDITION 6: The dwelling hereby approved shall incorporate measures to limit water use to no more than 110 litres per person per day within the home in accordance with the optional standard 36 (2b) of Approved Document G of the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended). REASON: In the interests of sustainability and water efficiency.
- CONDITION 7: Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling broadband infrastructure shall be provided to that dwelling to allow broadband services to be provided. REASON: To provide broadband connectivity for future occupiers.
- CONDITION 8: Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling a passive electric vehicle charging point shall be provided to that dwelling. REASON: To encourage the use of electric vehicles in the interest of sustainability.
- CONDITION 9: The dwelling shall not be occupied until a verification report has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The verification report shall provide evidence, including chemical testing results, demonstrating that all imported soils placed within garden areas or soft landscaped areas meet screening criteria suitable for residential use with plant uptake, as set out in LCRM or other relevant guidance. Development shall thereafter proceed in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised.
- CONDITION 10: If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site then no further development shall be carried out until the developer has submitted, and obtained written approval from the Local Planning Authority for, an amendment to the remediation strategy detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with. A validation/verification report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to demonstrate that successful remediation has been carried out. REASON: To ensure the protection of controlled waters.
- CONDITION 11: No bonfires or burning of any waste materials, including but not limited to timber, vegetation, packaging, or construction waste, shall take place on the site at any time during the construction phase. REASON: To protect local air quality and prevent smoke, odour, and particulate nuisance in the interests of residential amenity.
- CONDITION 12: No above ground development shall commence until a scheme for the provision of one integrated bat box and one integrated bird box to be erected on the new building within the site, has been submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include box type, location, and timing of works. Thereafter, the box/es/features 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).
- INFORMATIVE 1: 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 2: 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 3: The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) applies to all 'chargeable development'. This is defined as development of one or more additional units, and / or an increase to existing floor space of more than 100 sq m. Details of how the calculations work are provided in guidance documents on the Planning Portal at www.planningportal.gov.uk/cil. It is considered that this development may be liable for CIL. Rugby Borough Council's CIL charging Schedule came into effect on 1st April 2024. The schedule along with further details can be found here: Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - Rugby Borough Council Please note that Indexation will be added in line with Regulation 40 of Community Infrastructure Levy. Liability for CIL will be recorded to the register of Local Land Charges as a legal charge upon the site payable should on commencement of development. A 'Liability Notice' will be sent that provides full details of the charge and to whom it has been apportioned for payment. If parties other than the applicant for this permission are to be named as the liable party for paying this levy, please submit to the Council an 'Assumption of Liability' notice, which is also available from the Planning Portal website. The CIL becomes payable upon commencement of development. A 'Notice of Commencement' must be submitted to the Council's CIL Team prior to commencing on site, and failure to provide such information at the due date will incur both surcharges and penalty interest. There are various other charges and surcharges that may apply if other statutory requirements relating to CIL are not met, such requirements will all be set out in the Liability Notice. Professional planning advice could be sought to ensure that the requirements of CIL Regulations are fully complied with. To discuss this matter or if a 'Liability Notice' isa not received from the Council within 1 month of this grant of planning permission, please contact: CILadmin@rugby.gov.uk
- CONDITION 4: No above ground development shall commence unless and until details of boundary treatments such as proposed walls, fences and gates, including elevations, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details and shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the dwelling. REASON: In the interest of visual amenity.
- CONDITION 5: The on-site measures relating to air quality to meet the mitigation requirements of policy HS5 as detailed in the supporting statement titled DMB_Homes_Sustainability_Statement_R26_0132_OnePage.pdf submitted to the Local Planning Authority on 28-May-26 shall be implemented prior to occupation and maintained in perpetuity. REASON: In the interests of air quality.
- INFORMATIVE 4: Whilst it is a private matter, the applicant is reminded that any established third party rights should not be hindered through the construction of the proposed development.
