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
Demolish existing structure. Detached rear outbuilding. New patio with associated works. (Summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1318/26
- Alternative references
- PP-14786015
- Ward
- Monkhams
- UPRN
- 100022268906
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Forest Way Woodford Green London Tree Protection Plan.pdfSupporting document | 19 May 2026 | View |
| AD01026 4 Forest Way Woodford Green London Garden Room construction Tree Report.pdfTree survey | 19 May 2026 | View |
| 4 Forest Way Planning Pack Exisiting Plan 05.04.2026.pdfExisting plan - floor plan | 19 May 2026 | View |
| 07426-LC-SK-001-Screw Pile Loads (05.04.2026).pdfSupporting document | 19 May 2026 | View |
| 4 Forest Way Planning Pack 05.04.2026(Page01).pdfExisting plan | 19 May 2026 | View |
| 4 Forest Way Planning Pack 05.04.2026(Page02).pdfExisting plan | 19 May 2026 | View |
| 4 Forest Way Planning Pack 05.04.2026(Page03).pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 19 May 2026 | View |
| 4 Forest Way Planning Pack 05.04.2026(Page04).pdfProposed plan | 19 May 2026 | View |
| 4 Forest Way Planning Pack 05.04.2026(Page05).pdfProposed plan - elevation | 19 May 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted_v2.pdfApplication form | 25 May 2026 | View |
| LocationPlan.pdfSite/block plan | 25 May 2026 | View |
| Combined RES PFSS- 4 Forest Way 20260523.docxFire statement | 25 May 2026 | View |
| 4 Forest Way 1-200 Block Plan.pdfSite/block plan | 25 May 2026 | View |
| 20260702T173929.6314FWDN.pdfDecision notice | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
| 20260702T173137.0244FWOR.pdfOfficer report | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourcePublicity end date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
20260702T173929.6314FWDN.pdfPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be begun no later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 4FW-DM-BP-01 Rev P01, 4FW-DM-GA-01 Rev P01, 4FW-DM-GA-01 Rev P01, 4FW-DM-GA-02 Rev P01, 4FW-DM-GA-03 Rev P01, 4FW-DM-GA-04 Rev P01, 4FW-DM-GA-05 Rev P01, Location Plan, 07426-LC-SK-001 Rev P1, Tree Protection Plan, Reasonable Exception Statement, Aboricultural Report Reason: In order to facilitate the use of section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to make minor material amendments to this planning permission.
- The external materials to be used in the construction of the development hereby permitted shall accord with the specification stated in the planning application form submitted with the application unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the that the development accords with the terms of the application and to ensure that the development has a satisfactory appearance and comply with LP26 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- Redbridge Planning Service adopts a positive and proactive approach when engaging with applicants/agents in line with the National Planning Policy Framework. We encourage engagement with the pre-application service to avoid delays in the planning process. https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning/
- The applicant should be aware that Building Regulations approval will be required for most types of building work. Please see information and how to apply for Building Regulation consent at: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/planning-and-building/building-control/ or for further assistance contact the Building Control Section. e-mail: Buildingcontrol@redbridge.gov.uk Telephone: 020 8708 2529.
- During construction of the development hereby permitted, any trees within or near to the site shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of BS 5837 (2012) 'Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction'. The protection measures shall be implemented prior to any below ground works, and shall be retained for the entire period of the duration of any work at the site, in connection with the development hereby permitted. Reason: In order to maintain the existing vegetation at the site, which makes an important contribution to the character of the area, and to accord with Policies LP26 and LP38 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- The use of the outbuilding hereby permitted shall remain incidental and subservient to the primary (C3 dwelling) use of the site, and shall not become a separate or dominant use at any time, nor shall it be used for/as sleeping accommation without further specific written consent from the local planning authority. Reason: In order to prevent a separate use operating from this site, which may lead to an inappropriate and over intensive use of the site.
