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
Convert existing carport to habitable area to include a WC and WHB. Installation of solar panels to rear elevation roof
Proposal details
- Reference
- R26/0645
- Alternative references
- PP-15025522
- Ward
- Dunsmore
- Parish
- Dunchurch
- UPRN
- 100070200028
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| R'cd 29.06.26Sustainability Checklist | Not published | View |
| R'cd 29.06.26Application Form | Not published | View |
| Existing and proposed roof plans r'cd 14.07.26Composite Plans | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| R'cd 27.07.26Site Location Plan | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| R'cd 27.07.26Site Plan | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevation plans r'cd 06.08.26Proposed Plans | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed floor plans r'cd 06.08.26Composite Plans | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevation plans r'cd 06.08.26Existing Plans | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed drainage layout plan r'cd 06.08.26Drainage | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_9180.pdfOfficer Report | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| 801194Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8366.pdfDecision Notice | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourcePublicity end date
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Council sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
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Council sourceDecision expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
801194Decision_Approval_Planning_Permission_8366.pdfPlanning conditions
- CONDITION 2: The development shall be carried out in accordance with the plans and documents detailed below: - Existing and Proposed Roof Plan Drg No. 2026/00204 A/1 Received by the Local Planning Authority 14.07.2026 - Site Location Plan (112-The-Hall-Close-LOCATION PLAN.pdf) - Site Plan (212-The-Hall-Close SITE PLAN.pdf) Received by the Local Planning Authority 27.07.2026 - Proposed Elevations Drg No. 2026/00204 A/2 Rev - Existing and Proposed Floor Plans Drg No. 2026/00204 A Rev - Proposed Drainage Drg No. 2026/00204 A/3 Rev Received by the Local Planning Authority 06.08.2026 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 3: The facing materials to be used on the external walls shall be of the same type, colour and texture as those used on the existing building. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance.
