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
Section 73 application for variation of Condition 2 (amendments to the design of the garden room extension) of S/04/46 (Householder planning permission for alterations and extensions to the dwelling comprising of re-configuration of roof over existing lean to and first floor extension to triple garage structure; replacement of attached sun room; installation of solar panels; flood resilience measures and associated works, including the removal of an existing detached garden room and prefabricated garage/store, and regrading of garden areas to create a patio area)
Proposal details
- Reference
- S/04/46A
- Alternative references
- 15067080
- Parish
- Barbon
- Agent
- Powell
- UPRN
- 10003950198
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Bridge End, Barbon, Carnforth, LA6 2LT
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cover letterSupporting documents | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| S_04_46A_PLA.pdfPlans | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| S_04_46A_OFFICER_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 10 Sept 2026 | View |
| S_04_46A_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 10 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
S_04_46A_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 19th February 2026 (the date of the original 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:- ‘The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details indicated in the following drawings/documents:- Solar Panels Specifications Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment Report, prepared by Dave Anderson Batworker, dated 22.06.2025 Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Report, prepared by Orchard Developments and Consultancy Planning Statement all received 5th December 2025 Drawing No. P03 Rev F - Proposed Details Drawing No. P04 Rev C- Proposed Site Plan received 31st July 2026 Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- 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 SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- The solar panels hereby approved shall be as per the submitted specification document received 5 December 2025 coloured dark grey/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. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy CP6 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- When the solar panels, the subject of this permission, ceases to be used for the purpose for which they were installed, they shall be removed from the site, together with all ancillary equipment to leave the building/site cleared. Reason: To remove equipment and other features which have ceased to be used for renewable energy in the interests of visual amenity, in accordance with policy CP7 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the precautionary method statement outlined within the Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment Report (22.06.2025) by Dave Anderson, Batworker. A statement of good practice shall be signed upon completion by the competent ecologist and submitted to the Local Planning Authority, confirming that the specified method of working has been implemented. Reason: In order to safeguard the ecological interests of the site in accordance with Policy NE1 of the adopted Yorkhire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- Within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby permitted a minimum of one durable bat or bird box shall have been installed on the building. The bat or bird boxe(s) shall be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of ecological enhancement in accordance with policy CP9 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Flood Risk Assessment, prepared by Orchard Developments and Consultancy, and the mitigation measures detailed within it. Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and its future occupants.
- The approved landscaping plan shall be completed in accordance with the following: i) all hard and soft landscaping shall be completed in accordance with the approved scheme, within the first planting season following the commencement of the development hereby approved and prior to first occupation, or otherwise in accordance with a programme agreed with the Local Planning Authority; ii) all trees, shrubs and hedge plants supplied shall comply with British Standard 3936 – 1 (1992): Specification for Nursery Stock. All sourcing, handling, selection, pre-planting site preparation, planting and post-planting maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of British Standard 8545 (2014): Trees – From Nursery to Independence in the Landscape, and British Standard 4428 (1989): Code of Practice for General Landscape Operations; iii) all new tree plantings shall be positioned in accordance with the requirements of Table A.1 of British Standard 5837 (2012): Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction; iv) any trees, shrubs or hedges planted in accordance with this condition that are removed, die, or become severely damaged or seriously diseased within 5 years of planting shall be replaced within the next planting season by trees, shrubs or hedging plants of like size and species to those originally required to be planted; Reason: To ensure appropriate landscaping to the site in accordance with policies SP4 and W2 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
