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
- R26/0307
- Alternative references
- PP-14684549
- Ward
- Eastlands
- Parish
- Unparished
- Agent
- Patrick Thirlwall
- UPRN
- 100070180975
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Checklist Rec'd 24/03/2026Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Existing Floor and Elevation Plans Rec' 24/03/2026Existing Plans | Not published | View |
| Preliminary bat roost assessment Rec' 24/03/2026Ecology Report | Not published | View |
| Application Form Redacted Rec' 24/03/2026Application Form | Not published | View |
| Proposed Block Plan Rec'd 15/04/2026Block Plan | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed external layout plan and sections Rec'd 02.06.26Proposed Plans | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Floor and Elevation Plans Rec'd 02.06.26Proposed Plans | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| 781706Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8309.pdfDecision Notice | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_9060.pdfOfficer Report | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceConsultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory expiry date
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Council sourceDecision expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
781706Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8309.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: Site Location and Block Plan 202510-PJT-DR-005 Rev. P03; Proposed Plan and Elevations 202510-PJT-DR-004 Rev. P04; and Proposed External Plan and Sections 202510-PJT-DR-006 Rev. P02 received 2/6/2026. 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 and drawing no. P04 on 2/6/2026. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and for the avoidance of doubt.
- INFORMATIVE: 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: The applicant is reminded of the provisions of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 which may require notification of the works hereby permitted to all affected neighbours. More detailed information regarding the provisions of 'The Act' should be obtained from an appropriately qualified professional with knowledge of party wall matters. This document can be viewed at https://www.gov.uk/party-wall-etc-act-1996-guidance
