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 extension, single storey rear extension, new roof with dormer windows, roof light. Creation of a proposed outbuilding.
Proposal details
- Reference
- R26/0318
- Alternative references
- PP-14805885
- Ward
- Clifton, Newton & Churchover
- Parish
- Clifton Upon Dunsmore
- Agent
- Kevin Munnings
- UPRN
- 100070193619
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Community Infrastructure Levy - Completed form R'cd 27.03.2026CIL form | Not published | View |
| Community Infrastructure Levy - Completed form R'cd 27.03.2026CIL form | Not published | View |
| Sustainability appraisal R'cd 27.03.2026Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| Proposed Outbuilding Elevations R'cd 27.03.2026Proposed Plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Outbuilding Floor Plan R'cd 27.03.2026Floor Plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Sections R'cd 27.03.2026Sections | Not published | View |
| Proposed Elevations R'cd 27.03.2026Superseded | Not published | View |
| Proposed Elevations R'cd 27.03.2026Superseded | Not published | View |
| Proposed Roof Plan R'cd 227.03.2026Superseded | Not published | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans R'cd 27.03.2026Floor Plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans R'cd 27.03.2026Floor Plans | Not published | View |
| Block Plan R'cd 27.03.2026Block Plan | Not published | View |
| Block Plan R'cd 27.03.2026Block Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Elevations R'cd 27.03.2026Existing Plans | Not published | View |
| Existing Elevations R'cd 27.03.2026Existing Plans | Not published | View |
| Existing Roof Plans R'cd 27.03.2026Superseded | Not published | View |
| Existing Floor Plans R'cd 27.03.2026Floor Plans | Not published | View |
| Site/Block Plan - Existing R'cd 27.03.2026Block Plan | Not published | View |
| Site/Block Plan - Existing R'cd 27.03.2026Block Plan | Not published | View |
| The location plan R'cd 27.03.2026Site Location Plan | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal Data R'cd 27.03.2026Application Form | Not published | View |
| Bat Survey R'cd 13.05.2026Supporting Information | 14 May 2026 | View |
| WCC Ecology recived 1.6.26 no objectionConsultee Comment | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
| 003A received 11.7.26Amended Plans | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| 004A received 11/7/26Amended Plans | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| 005A received 11.7.26Amended Plans | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| 006A received 11.7.26Amended Plans | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| 11.7.26Agent Comments | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| 801294Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8369(1).pdfDecision Notice | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_9174_(1).pdfOfficer Report | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
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Decision & conditions
801294Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8369(1).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: 25005-SU-002, 25005-SU-004, 25005-SU-005, 25005-SU-050, 25005-SU-051, 25005-DD-002, 25005-DD-010, 25005-DD-011, 25005-DD-050 and 25005-DD-051 and 25005-DD-003 Rev A, 25005-DD-004 Rev A, 25005-DD-005 Rev A, 25005-DD-006 Rev A, received 11th July 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 of the same type, colour and texture as those used on the existing building. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance.
- CONDITION4: Notwithstanding the approved plans, the first floor windows within the east elevation of the dwelling, being the elevation facing 29 North Road, shall be fitted with obscure glazing to a minimum of level 3 obscurity and shall be non-opening below a height of 1.7 metres above the finished floor level of the room in which the window is installed. The windows shall be installed in that form before the first floor accommodation is first occupied and shall be retained as such thereafter. REASON: To safeguard the privacy of the occupiers of the neighbouring property and to comply with policy SDC1 of the Rugby Borough Local Plan 2011-2031.
- CONDITION 5: No development shall commence on the outbuilding hereby permitted until an arboricultural method statement, prepared by a suitably qualified arboriculturist in accordance with BS5837:2012 (or its current equivalent), has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The statement shall include details of tree protection measures, the specification for any works within the root protection area of the tree within the adjoining garden and the supervision of those works. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved statement. REASON: To ensure that the retained tree is not damaged during construction, in the interests of visual amenity and biodiversity, and to comply with policy SDC1 of the Rugby Borough Local Plan 2011-2031 and policy ENV 2 of the Clifton upon Dunsmore Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011-2041. REASON:
- CONDITION 6: The outbuilding hereby permitted shall be used only for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse known as 31 North Road and shall not be used as separate residential accommodation or for any business or commercial purpose. REASON: To protect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and to prevent the creation of a separate planning unit, in accordance with policy SDC1 of the Rugby Borough Local Plan 2011-2031. REASON:
- CONDITION 7: The bat and bird boxes shown on the approved plans shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the extended dwelling and shall be retained thereafter. REASON: In the interests of biodiversity and to comply with policy NE1 of the Rugby Borough Local Plan 2011-2031. REASON:
- INFORMATIVE: 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: 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 effect of paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the biodiversity gain condition. In accordance with The Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Exemptions) Regulations 2024 this permission is considered to be one which will not require the approval of a biodiversity gain plan before development is begun because this is a householder application.
