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
Single storey rear extension
Proposal details
- Reference
- R26/0264
- Alternative references
- PP-14780278
- Ward
- Bilton
- Parish
- Unparished
- UPRN
- 100071502006
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Site Location and Block Plan R'cd 16.03.2026Site, Location or Block Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Elevations and Floor Plans R'cd 16.03.2026Existing Plans | Not published | View |
| Sustainability appraisal R'cd 14.03.2026Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans R'cd 16.03.2026Proposed Plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Demolition Elevations and Floor Plans R'cd 16.03.2026Proposed Plans | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal Data R'cd 16.03.2026Application Form | Not published | View |
| Existing and Proposed Roof Plans R'cd 18.03.2026Plans | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| 753073Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8190.pdfDecision Notice | 13 May 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_8806a.pdfOfficer Report | 13 May 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
753073Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8190.pdfPlanning conditions
- 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 Local Planning Authority on 16.03.2026 and on plans outlined in Condition 2. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and for the avoidance of doubt.
- CONDITION 2: The development shall be carried out in accordance with the plans and documents detailed below: - Site Location and Block Plans Drg No. HEA:25:01 - Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans Drg No. HEA:25:03 Rev A - Proposed Demolition and Scheme Drawings Drg No. HEA:25:04 Rev A Received by the Local Planning Authority on 16.03.2026 - Existing and Proposed Roof Plans Drg No. HEA:25:05 Received by the Local Planning Authority on 18.03.2026 REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the details of the development are acceptable to the Local Planning Authority.
- CONDITION 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: 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 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.
- CONDITION 4: No works, demolition or development shall take place until a finalised arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan for the protection of the retained trees (such method statement and plan to be in accordance with sections 5.5 & 6.1 of BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan must include details and positioning of tree protection fencing, any ground protection measures to create construction exclusion zones and an auditable system of monitoring. The approved arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan shall be implemented in full prior to any works, demolition or development taking place. Protective measures must remain in place until the completion of all construction works. During construction no retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be pruned in any manner, be it branches, stems or roots, other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the prior written approval of the LPA. REASON: To ensure retained trees are not damaged during the construction phase
