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 for removal of detached garage and single storey front, side and bay window extension to rear; two storey side extension; single storey front and rear extensions
Proposal details
- Reference
- S/05/81
- Alternative references
- 14960852
- Parish
- Casterton
- Agent
- Powell
- UPRN
- 100110332610
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10, Fern Croft, Casterton, Carnforth, LA6 2RY
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| S_05_81_BAT.pdfBat Survey | 27 May 2026 | View |
| S_05_81_PLA.pdfPlans | 27 May 2026 | View |
| S_05_81_PS_Redacted.pdfPlanning statement | 27 May 2026 | View |
| S_05_81_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| S_05_81_OFFICERS_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
S_05_81_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. 3070/P-02 - Proposed Details Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment Report, prepared by Dave Anderson Batworker, dated 20.04.2026 Planning Statement all received 27th May 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 recommendations outlined within the Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment Report (April 2026) by Batworker Consultancy. Reason: In order to safeguard the ecological interests of the site in accordance with Policy NE1 of the draft Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040) and Section 15 of the NPPF.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the enhancement measures detailed within the Planning Statement (May 2026) by Allison Powell Architects. Reason: In order to ensure the development does not result in the loss of habitat for protected species and to deliver measurable biodiversity enhancement on the site in accordance with Policy W2 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030) and Policy CP9 of the draft Yorkshire Dales 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 SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
