Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Section 73 application for variation of Condition 2 (amendments to elevations) and Condition 13 (revised timeframe for the landscaping) of S/05/42B (Full planning permission for erection of single dwellinghouse with ancillary accommodation, associated parking and curtilage, installation of package treatment plant, roof integrated solar panels, ground source heat pump and associated works)
Proposal details
- Reference
- S/05/42C
- Alternative references
- 14740822
- Parish
- Casterton
- Agent
- Powell
- UPRN
- 200001822422
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Bees Nest Farm, Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2SF
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| S_05_42C_PLA.pdfPlans | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Cover letter revisedSupporting documents | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Cover letter supersededSuperseded | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| S_05_42C_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 14 Apr 2026 | View |
| S_05_42C_OFFICERS_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 14 Apr 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
S_05_42C_DEC.pdfPlanning conditions
- The building(s) hereby approved shall not be occupied until works for the treatment and disposal of sewage have been completed in accordance with the approved details as shown on drawing no. Proposed site plan 02 Rev G received on the 21 June 2024. Reason: In the interests of satisfactory and sustainable drainage, in accordance with policy CS1.1 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- The mortar mix and method of pointing shall be carried out in accordance with the details received on 5/2/25. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building/structure is acceptable, having regard to saved policy S2 of the South Lakeland Local Plan 2006.
- The roof slate to be used as the exterior roof covering of the development hereby permitted shall be Ravendale Blue/grey as per the details received on 5/2/25. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with saved policy S2 of the South Lakeland Local Plan 2006.
- The construction or installation of boundary walls, fences or gates, shall be in accordance with the details received on 28/2/25. The details shall be completed in accordance with the approved information before the use hereby permitted first commences/the building hereby approved is first occupied and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate and appropriate treatment to all boundaries, in accordance with saved policy S2 of the South Lakeland Local Plan 2006.
- The rooflights in 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, having regard to saved policy S2 of the South Lakeland Local Plan 2006.
- Window frames and doors shall be made of timber and/or composite aluminium. the colour of the frames shall be RAL 9010 or RAL 9001, the frames shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with policy saved policy S2 of the South Lakeland Local Plan 2006.
- 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 used) 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 policies CS8.4 and CS1,1 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- No dwelling shall be occupied until the related parking facilities hereby approved have been constructed in accordance with the approved drawing (proposed site plan 02 G received 21 June 2024). Once created these parking areas shall be maintained clear of any obstruction and retained for their intended purpose at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety to provide for adequate and satisfactory provision of off-street accommodation for vehicles in accordance with policy CS1.1 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- The solar panels hereby approved shall be 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 panels shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained thereafter until which time they are required to be removed if no longer needed. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with saved policy S2 of the South Lakeland Local Plan 2006.
- When the solar panels, the subject of this permission, cease to be used for the purpose for which they were installed, they shall be removed from the site, together with all ancillary equipment. Reason: To remove equipment and other features which have ceased to be used for energy generation at the site and in order for the Local Planning Authority to retain control over the land in accordance with saved policy S2 of the South Lakeland Local Plan 2006 and policy CS1.1 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- The pergola structure indicated on the 'proposed site plan 02 RevG' received 21 June 2024 linking the main house with the annex shall be completed prior to the first occupation of either the main house or annex hereby approved. It shall be retained as a fixed structure thereafter. Reason: To ensure a physical and functional link between the main house and annex in accordance with policy CS8.6 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2021.
- The annex hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the main house hereby approved. Reason: To ensure that the annex remains ancillary to the principal residential use of the site having regard to policy CS1.1 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A, C, D & G of Part 1 and Class C of Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 or any Order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order, no development of the description in these Classes including enlargements, improvements or alterations, addition or alteration to the roof, porch, installation of gas/oil container or the installation shall be carried out on the site except in accordance with a planning permission granted by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of visual and neighbouring amenity with regard to extension and alteration of dwellinghouses in accordance with policy CS8.10 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Class E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 and Class A of part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, or any Order revoking, re enacting or modifying that Order, no development of the description in this Class including any building or enclosure, swimming or other pool incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse or the maintenance, improvement or other alteration of such a building or enclosure, shall be carried out on the site except in accordance with a planning permission granted by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity with regard to development within the curtilage and means of enclosure in relation to dwellinghouses in accordance with policy CS8.10 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Class F of Part 1 and Class B of Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, or any Order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order, no development of the description in these Classes including the provision of a hard surface or formation, laying out and construction of an access shall be carried out on the site except in accordance with a planning permission granted by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity with regard to the creation of an access or laying of hardstanding in accordance with policy CS8.10 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details indicated in the following drawings/documents:- Application form Design and Access Statement Contamination report Site location plan received 15 February 2024. Proposed site plan 02G Propopsed floor plans 03G Received 21 June 2024. Proposed elevations 04 J received 27 February 2026. Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- 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 approved landscaping plan dated 28/2/25 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 completion 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 that provision is made for a landscaping regime that will enhance the development in accordance with policy S2 of the South Lakeland Local Plan 2006.
