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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 Phase Two works following stripping out works approved Ref: R/66/5A/LB, comprising partial demolition of 1970s rear extension and garage; erection of rear extension with replacement roofs; roof stripping and recovering to original farmhouse and barn; internal renovations to ceilings, walls and floors, internal layout changes - opening of historical doorways/windows; replacement of windows, doors and roof lights and installation of solar panels to rear roof slopes
Proposal details
- Reference
- R/66/5B
- Alternative references
- 15069348
- Parish
- Carlton Highdale
- Agent
- Pressley
- UPRN
- MAN000000000010746
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Limekilns Farmhouse, Braidley, Horsehouse, Leyburn, DL8 4TX
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Documents 10 of 10
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 2Heritage statement | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| R_66_5B_BAT_2026.pdfBat Survey | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| R_66_5B_BAT_BERS_2025.pdfBat Survey | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| R_66_5B_PHO.pdfPhotographs | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Reply to LPA from AllAboutEcologySupporting documents | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Part supersededAmended Plans | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| R_66_5B_AMD2.pdfAmended Plans | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Part supersededPlans | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| R_66_5B_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| R_66_5B_OFFICERS_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
R_66_5B_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: - Site location plan - Existing roof plan, drawing no. EX06 - Existing phase two, drawing no. EX03_A - Existing phase two - ground floor, drawing no. EX04 - Existing phase two - first floor, drawing no. EX05 - Proposed roof plan, drawing no. PR04 - Phase two - details, drawing no. PRO3_B received 8 July 2026. - phase two proposal annotated floor plans, drawing PRO2_D - phase two proposal, drawing no. PR01_I amended 27 August 2026. Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the precautionary working methods outlined within the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (March 2026) by AllAboutEcology. Reason: In order to safeguard the ecological interests of the site in accordance with policy NE1 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
- Within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby approved 2no. durable bat/wild bird boxes shall be installed within the site. These should be of durable construction such as woodcrete or similar material and bird boxes should be designed to accommodate one or more of the following species swift, house martin and starling. The bat/wild bird boxes shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To provide biodiversity enhancement in accordance with policies CP6 and CP9 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
- Repointing shall be carried out in strict accordance with the outline specification and methodology for lime mortar pointing in appendix 4 of the Heritage Impact Assessment by JohnsonClark Ltd received 8 July 2026. Reason: To ensure that the works are sympathetic to the character of the listed building in accordance with policy AB1 of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
- The responsibility for identifying and appropriately managing any land contamination rests with the applicant/developer. In this instance, the proposed extension to an existing residential property is considered to present a low risk from a contaminated land perspective. However, the applicant is reminded that if any unexpected contamination is encountered during development, works should cease in the affected area and appropriate investigation and remediation measures undertaken. Under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the National Planning Policy Framework and the Building Regulations, the applicant/developer is responsible for ensuring that development is safe and suitable for its intended use. Any soils or soil-forming materials imported for garden areas or soft landscaping should be demonstrated, through appropriate testing, to be suitable for use and free from contamination prior to their importation onto the site.
- Some areas of the site is in a band of elevated radon potential. Maximum radon potential is greater than 30%. This should be addressed in relation to building control to protect the future occupants of the development.
- All historical stone cobbled surfaces revealed as part of the works hereby approved shall be left undisturbed and protected, unless further details including a methodology of works to retain, relay or replace those cobbles have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Works shall thereafter be carried out in strict accordance with the approved methodology. Reason: To protect fabric of historical significance, in accordance with Policy AB1 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
- Notwithstanding the details in the approved drawings the development shall be carried out in accordance with the following details and retained as such thereafter: i. The windows of the old farmhouse shall be of timber with slimline heritage double glazing and shall be painted white; they shall be recessed from the external face of the wall to match the existing recess/reveal. ii. The windows of the old barn conversion shall be of timber and finished in either a dark colour, left unstained or painted blue to match the barn's former doors as shown on page 17 of the Heritage Impact Assessment; they shall be recessed by 300mm from the external face of the wall. iii The roof-lights hereby approved shall be of 'conservation style', fitted flush with the adjoining roof material and shall not project above the plane of the roof; iv. The rainwater goods shall be coloured black; Reason: to ensure that the external appearance of the building is acceptable in accordance with policies CP6 and AB1 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
- Should any unexpected significant contamination be encountered during the course of construction of the approved development, it shall be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. Development on the part of the site affected shall be suspended and a risk assessment carried out and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where unacceptable risks are found, remediation and verification schemes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These approved schemes shall be carried out before the relevant part of the development is resumed or continued.
- 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 National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
- Prior to the installation of the solar panels, details of the arrangement of the panels on the roofs and specification of the PV units shall be submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The solar panels shall be coloured black with a non-reflective coating and the supporting framework shall be coloured / finished matt black. The solar panels shall be fitted flush with the adjoining roof surface. When the solar panels cease to be used for the purpose for they were installed, they shall be removed from the site, together with all ancillary equipment. Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is acceptable in accordance with policies CP6 and AB1 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
