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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.
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Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink) Rom Valley Way Romford
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Council sourceLawful development application to confirm the lawful implementation of planning permission reference P0615.21, dated 5 September, for Hybrid planning application for phased mixed-use development for the provision of seven blocks (Block A to G) to include up to 972 residential units comprising: Full application (Block A) erection of residential dwellings (Class C3), retail/restaurant unit (Class E), medical or neighbourhood centre (Class E(e), F2); energy centre (sui generis, parking, access from the southern roundabout and temporary road access arrangements. Outline application for site preparation for erection of six blocks (Blocks B to G) of residential dwellings (Classes C3) including later living/extra care/residential units (Classes C2/C3); medical/hospital facility (Class C2/E(e)), flexible retail and cafe space (Class E), gym facilities for residents and NHS Staff (Class E), Medical/neighbourhood centre (Class Ee/F2); energy centre, basement, associated landscaping, car parking, refuse storage and other associated works with all matters reserved. Environmental Statement Submitted). (S191 Application)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer Report - DEL_REPOfficer Report - DEL_REP | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAPPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Foul Drainage Pipe QA Inspection Record ExcelSupporting Statements | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| Surface Water Pipe QA Inspection Record ExcelSupporting Statements | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| Foul Drainage Pipe - Inspection RecordSupporting Statements | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| Surface Water Pipe - Inspection RecordSupporting Statements | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| cover letterSupporting Statements | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
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