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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Householder planning permission for erection of single storey extension to existing residential dwelling incorporating in line PV panels to the extension roofline and including a new front porch detail to the front north west elevation and alterations and modifications to the existing residential dwelling layout and detail
Proposal details
- Reference
- S/09/6C
- Alternative references
- 14756815
- Parish
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Agent
- Wright
- UPRN
- MAN000000000010445
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Kearstwick Grove, Kearstwick, Carnforth, LA6 2EB
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| LetterPlanning statement | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Amended 09.04.26Bat Survey | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| SupersededBat Survey | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site & Floor Plans and Proposed Elevations & Indicative Section received 02.06.26.Amended Plans | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| S_09_6C_HER_redacted.pdfHeritage statement | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Part SupersededPlans | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| S_09_6C_OFFICER_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| S_09_6C_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
S_09_6C_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 Date Stamped 17/03/2026 - Proposed Site Layout and Floorplans (amended) Dwg 02B - Proposed Elevations and Indicative Sections (amended) Dwg 03B - Heritage Statement by Erica Wright Architecture - Bat Survey by Envirotech (amended 09/04/2026) - Solar Panel Specification 455W date stamped 17/03/2026 Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- Within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby approved 2no. durable bat/wild bird boxes shall be installed within the site. The bat/wild bird boxes shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of ecological enhancement in accordance with saved policy CS8.4 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy (2010) and Policy CP9 of the emerging Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- All British birds, their nests and eggs (with certain limited exceptions) are protected by Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. There is potential for nesting birds to be disturbed by the proposed works and therefore, works should be undertaken outwith the nesting bird season (March – August, inclusive). Given the scale and nature of the development, it is considered unlikely that the proposed works would negatively impact any further protected or priority species or habitats and so, should not be seen as a potential constraint preventing approval of the application.
- The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the precautionary method statement outlined within the Bat Survey Report (April 2026) by Envirotech NW Ltd, and also include a pre-works check prior to works commencing. Reason: In order to safeguard the ecological interests of the site in accordance with adopted policy CS8.4 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010, policy NE1 of the emerging Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
- There are statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements which mean that the biodiversity gain condition does not always apply. www.gov.uk/guidance/biodiversity-net-gain-exempt-developments Based on the information available this permission is considered to be one which will not require the approval of a biodiversity gain plan before development is begun because one or more of the statutory exemptions or transitional arrangements are considered to apply
- 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 and fitted with integral blinds. The rooflights and blinds shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is acceptable and that the devleopment does not have a significnat impact on the dark skies of the National park., having regard to policy CS8.10 of the adopted South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010 and policy L6 of the emerging Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-40.
- 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 CS8.10 of the adopted South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- Notwithstanding the details contained within the approved drawings, the stone walling shall be constructed from local reclaimed stone. A stone sample shall be submitted toand approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the erection of any stonework. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is acceptable and in keeping with the local vernacular, having regard to policy CS8.10 of the adopted South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- Unless they have been identified for felling on a landscaping plan approved by the Local Planning Authority, or within an approved tree care plan or arboricultural report subject to planning condition, all trees on, or immediately adjacent to the site, shall be protected for the duration of the works hereby approved. Unless otherwise stated within an approved tree care plan or arboricultural report subject to planning condition, the protection of the trees shall be as follows: i) no demolition, site clearance or building operations shall commence until tree protective fencing is in place. Tree protective fencing shall consist of clamped and securely positioned 2m steel mesh barrier fencing. The protective fencing shall be erected around the root protection area of each tree or group of trees, on or immediately adjacent to the site. The minimum radius of the root protection area is 12 multiplied by the tree diameter as measured at 1.5m from the ground level (in line with BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction). Such fencing shall be maintained until the development is complete; ii) no trenches, including any trench for services, waste treatment or drainage, shall encroach within the agreed root protection area of any trees which are on, or immediately adjacent to the site; iii) no surface type changes or land level changes shall take place within the agreed root protection area. No topsoil or other spoil from excavations shall be permanently or temporarily disposed of within the agreed root protection area of trees which are on or immediately adjacent to the site; iv) the burning of materials, including any obtained by site clearance or demolition, shall not take place within 15 metres of the furthest extent of a canopy of any tree or group of trees on, or immediately adjacent to the site; v) no mixing of cement-based or other building materials should take place within the agreed root protection area, and no storage of materials, including fuel, shall take place in the protected areas; vi) no tree felling, crown reduction or removal of branches shall be carried out. Reason: To ensure the continued well-being of trees, in accordance with policy CS8.4 of the adopted South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the installation pf the windows, the window frames shall be recessed by a minimum of 100mm from the external face of the wall in which they are set and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reasons: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is acceptable, having regard to policy CS8.10 of the adopted South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- Prior to the installation a detailed specification shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, indicating the details of all replacement and new windows, doors and rainwater goods including materiality, colour finish and a specification of lintels and cills. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with policy CS8.10 of the adopted South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- The applicant is reminded that permitted development rights for this property have previously been removed by planning permission reference SL/2014/927. Condition 4 of that decision reads as follows and remains applicable after this grant of planning permission: Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, no development of the type of Class A, B, C, E, F, G and H of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of that order shall be undertaken without the express permission of the Local Planning Authority.
- Rainwater goods including fixings shall be fixed directly to the masonry of the building using rise and fall brackets and shall remain as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is acceptable, having regard to policy SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- Any new roofing hereby permitted shall have a natural slate finish of the same kind, dimensions and colour as those on existing dwelling at the date of this decision notice and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with policy CS8.10 of the adopted South Lakeland Core Strategy 2010.
- There is a precedent in Kearstwick for windows, doors and rainwater goods to have a matching colour finish and be a pale colour appropriate to the surrounding heritage and local vernacular. The colour finish will be determined by way of planning condition but any forthcoming proposals should be mindful of this in order to achieve an acceptable design.
