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
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 for proposed lean-to extension to an existing building to be used for the purposes of agricultural livestock housing and associated farming activity
Proposal details
- Reference
- S/11/14E/GPDO
- Alternative references
- 14666876
- Parish
- Middleton
- Agent
- Lawrenson
- UPRN
- 10003962068
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Bainsbank, Middleton, Carnforth, LA6 2NG
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Documents 6 of 6
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| S_11_14E_GPDO_PLA.pdfPlans | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| S_11_14E_GPDO_Planning_Statement.pdfPlanning statement | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Landscaping Scheme received 02.04.26.Supporting documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Lighting, Biodiversity and Sustainability received 02.04.26.Supporting documents | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| S_11_14E_GPDO_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| S_11_14E_GPDO_OFFICER_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
S_11_14E_GPDO_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:- Drawing No. ML/ML/6524 - Extension to Existing Building Farm Holding Plan Planning Statement all received 3rd February 2026 Landscaping Scheme Drawing No. ML/ML/6501 - Landscaping Scheme Lighting, Biodiversity and Sustainability details all received 2nd April 2026 Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- 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 CP6 and CP8 of the draft Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- When the development hereby approved ceases to be used for the purpose for which it was constructed, namely for agricultural purposes, it shall be demolished and removed from the site together with all ancillary equipment to leave the site clear. The site shall be restored in accordance with details first submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To remove buildings and other features which have ceased to be used for agricultural purposes and in order for the Local Planning Authority to retain control over the land in accordance with Policy E2 of the draft Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- Within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby permitted the 3no. bird boxes and 3no. bat boxes, shall have been positioned within the site. The bird and bat boxes shall be retained as such thereafter, unless details of an alternative biodiversity enhancement measure are first submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of wildlife enhancement in accordance with Policy CS8.4 of the South Lakeland Core Strategy and Policy CP9 of the draft Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
