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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 for 1. Introduction of new fire escape staircase to North-West side of the property. 2. New patio area and associated steps and wall to South East side of the property. 3. Retrospective - alteration to the existing staircase window (window D). 4. Retrospective - introduction of new window to former opening (Window Q). 5. Retrospective - close existing door with recessed stonework (Door T). 6. Retrospective - Raise door head height to match adjacent window (Door R). 7. Retrospective - Previously approved new main entrance door to be reduced in height. 8. Previously approved door to be raised in height (Door P). 9. Existing door opening to be raised in height to match adjacent proposed door (Door S). 10. Retrospective - Reduce the size of previously approved en-suite window (Window N).
Proposal details
- Reference
- R/07/367K
- Alternative references
- 13595764
- Parish
- Reeth Fremington Healaugh
- Agent
- Whiteside
- UPRN
- 10012783638
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Thiernswood Hall, Healaugh, Richmond, DL11 6UJ
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Floor, Elevations, Doors & windows 01.09.26Amended Plans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| Part supersededPlans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| R_07_367K_OFFICER_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| R_07_367K_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
R_07_367K_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:- - Application Form received 24 June 2026 - Site and Location Plan received 24 June 2026 - Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations received 01 September 2026 - Proposed Elevations received 01 September 2026 - Proposed door and windows received 01 September 2026 Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- Within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby permitted 2 bat boxes and 2 bird boxes shall have been installed within the application site and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of wildlife enhancement in accordance with Policies CP6 and CP9 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- The metal railings for the fire escape staircase, hereby approved, shall be painted black and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of conserving the character and appearance of the main property in accordance with Policy CP6 of the Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- 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 L6 of the Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- All requisite groundworks (including ground preparation and excavation) shall be undertaken by hand without the use of any machinery. No building materials, machinery or equipment shall be stored beneath the canopies of any trees on or adjacent to the site. Reason: To mitigate the potential impact of the approved works on existing trees, in accordance with Policy NE2 of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-40.
- Adjacent Public Rights of Way - No works are to be undertaken which will create an obstruction, either permanent or temporary, to the Public Right of Way adjacent to the proposed development. Applicants are advised to contact the County Council’s Access and Public Rights of Way Manager at County Hall, Northallerton on 0845 8 727374 to obtain up-to-date information regarding the line of the route of the way. The applicant should discuss with the Highway Authority any proposals for altering the route.
- Appropriate temporary security fencing should be erected between the area of works and the route of the Public Right of Way prior to the commencement of the works in order to ensure the health and safety of Public Rights of Way users and site personnel throughout the construction phase of the development.
