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
Prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 for erection of an agricultural building for mixed farm use, comprising a lambing shed and implement storage
Proposal details
- Reference
- E/16/12A/GPDO
- Alternative references
- 14765704
- Parish
- Waitby
- Agent
- Ridding
- UPRN
- 10000122884
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Smardale Mill Cottage, Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HG
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| E_16_12A_GPDO_PLA.pdfPlans | 7 Apr 2026 | View |
| Flood resilience statementFlood Risk Assessment | 6 May 2026 | View |
| E_16_12A_GPDO_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 27 May 2026 | View |
| E_16_12A_GPDO_OFFICERS_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 27 May 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
E_16_12A_GPDO_DEC.pdfPlanning conditions
- The development hereby approved shall be completed (as defined by Part 6 of the General Permitted Develoment Order 2015) before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details indicated in the following drawings/documents: - Location plan, drawing no. 1 - Elevations - Roof plan all received 1 April 2026, and - Flood Resilience / Flood Risk Statement received on 6 May 2026. Reason : To define the plans/details to which this approval relates.
- When the development hereby approved ceases to be used for the purpose for which it was constructed, namely for agricultural purposes, it shall be demolished and removed from the site together with all ancillary equipment to leave the site clear. The site shall be restored in accordance with details first submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To remove buildings and other features which have ceased to be used for agricultural purposes and in order for the Local Planning Authority to retain control over the land in accordance with policy RUR2 of the adopted Eden Local Plan 2014-2032.
- Prior to the installation of any such fixtures to the building or within the site, details of any external lighting shall have been submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include the purpose, number, position and design of the lighting. All lighting used shall be fully shielded to angle the light downward, be no more than 500 lumens, have a colour temperature less than 2700K, be fitted with proximity sensors so they are switched off when not needed (dusk-till-dawn sensors shall not be use) and be installed at the lowest possible height to achieve lighting levels required. Any external lighting shall accord with the approved details thereafter. No additional lighting shall be installed other than as hereby approved. Reason: To ensure that the general amenity of the area is retained, wildlife is protected and the development protects the dark skies of the National Park, having regard to policy ENV9 of the adopted Eden Local Plan 2014-2032.
- Within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby approved 2no. durable bat/wild bird boxes shall be installed within the site. The bat/wild bird boxes shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To provide biodiversity enhancement having due regard to policy ENV1 of the adopted Eden Local Plan 2014-2032.
- Notwithstanding the approved plans, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the following design details and retained as such thereafter: i. The timber boarding shall be left unpainted/unstained to weather naturally or shall be stained in a dark colour; ii. The roof of the building shall be covered with fibre cement sheets, coloured Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016); iii. As per the approved plans, there shall be no more than one rooflight per bay on each pitch of the roof. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory external appearance of the building in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with policy RUR2 of the adopted Eden Local Plan 2014-2032.
- The development shall be carried out and operated in accordance with the flood resistance, resilience and mitigation measures and recommendations within the Flood Resilience / Flood Risk Statement, received by the Local Planning Authority on 06.05.2026, including any stated timing(s). Reason: To ensure that the building is appropriately resistant and resilient to flooding (the site is in Flood Zone 3), in accordance with Policy DEV2 of the adopted Eden Local Plan 2014-2032.
