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
Householder planning permission is sought for the erection of a single-storey flat roof glazed extension following the removal of the existing modern uPVC lean-to conservatory as well as installation of two new rooflights to existing house
Proposal details
- Reference
- R/05/249A
- Alternative references
- 14935073
- Parish
- Melbecks
- Agent
- Scott
- UPRN
- MAN000000000002519
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Wardle House, Feetham, Richmond, DL11 6PE
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Access/Heritage StatementDesign & access statement | 26 May 2026 | View |
| R_05_249A_PLA.pdfPlans | 26 May 2026 | View |
| R_05_249A_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| R_05_249A_OFFICERS_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
R_05_249A_DEC.pdfPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be begun (as defined by Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Sections 91-93 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details indicated in the following drawings/documents:- - Location Plan drawing no PL 007 - Existing Elevations drawing no PL 002 - Existing Roof Plan drawing no PL 003 - Existing Floor Plans drawing no PL 001 - Proposed Elevations drawing no PL 005 - Proposed Rood Plan drawing no PL 006 - Proposed Floor Plans 1 drawing no PL 004 - Design & Access and Heritage Statement All dated 26 May 2026 Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- The rooflights in the northwest facing roof slope of the approved development shall be of 'conservation style,' fitted flush with the adjoining roof surface and shall not project above the plane of the roof. The rooflights shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is acceptable and the development protects the dark skies of the National Park, having regard to policies CP6 and L6 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan (2025-2040).
- All new rooflights to be installed within the rear roof slope of the existing buildng and all new galzing to be installed within the rear elevation of the extension hereby approved shall be fitted with black out blinds or curtains, as appropriate. Reason: In the interests of general amenity of the area and protection of the dark skies of the National Park in accordance with policies L6 and CP6 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan (2025 - 2040).
- Any external lighting erected on the building or within the site shall meet the following requirements and be retained as such thereafter: i) Lights shall be fully shielded to angle the light downward; ii) Lights shall be no more than 500 lumens; iii) Lights shall have a colour temperature less than 2700K; iv) Lights shall be fitted with proximity sensors so they are switched off when not needed (dusk till-dawn sensors shall not be use); v) Lights shall be installed at the lowest possible height to achieve lighting levels required. 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 L6 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- Within 3 months of the completion of the development hereby approved 2no. durable wild bird boxes shall be installed within the site. The bird boxes shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To provide biodiversity enhancement having due regard to policy CP9 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan (2025-2040).
