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
Change use of ground floor from nail bar (use (E(c)(iii)) to restaurant and takeaway use (as use Class E/Sui Generis) including the installation of an extraction duct system to the rear elevation (summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1496/26
- Alternative references
- PP-14932062
- Ward
- Bridge
- Agent
- Ken Judge & Associates Ltd
- UPRN
- 100023054336
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| 2816-1 - Existing Site Plans and Elevations - MAY26.pdfExisting plan | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| Block Plan.pdfSite/block plan | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| 080526 Planning Statement - 684 Chigwell Road MAY26.pdfPlanning statement | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| 080526 - PFSS - 684 Chigwell Road.pdfFire statement | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| 2816-2 - Proposed Site Plan and Elevation - JUNE26.pdfProposed plan | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| 684 Chigwell Road IG8 8AQ Extraction Report.pdfVentilation or extraction statement | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| NIA - 684 Chigwell Road.pdfNoise impact assessment | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| 120626 Heritage Statement 684 Chigwell Road JUNE 26.pdfHeritage statement | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| 1496.26.pdfOfficer report | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2091015_Decision_Full_FULGC.pdfDecision notice | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
2091015_Decision_Full_FULGC.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: 2816/1, 2816/2, Planning Fire Safety Strategy, Heritage Statement, Planning Statement, Noise Impact Assessment, Kitchen Extraction and Odur Control System Proposal 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.
- The development shall be carried out in full accordance with all noise and vibration mitigation measures, recommendations and specifications contained within the DAA Group Acoustic Report entitled '684 Chigwell Road, Woodford, Woodford Green, IG8 8AQ, 28th May 2026, Issue 01' The approved measures shall be fully implemented prior to the commencement of the approved use and retained thereafter.
- Prior to the first operation of any approved plant and equipment, a post-installation acoustic validation report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The report shall be prepared by a suitably qualified acoustic consultant and shall demonstrate, through on-site noise measurements and assessment, that the installed plant and equipment comply with the noise criteria, mitigation measures and acoustic performance specified within the approved DAA Group Acoustic Report. Any identified deficiencies shall be remedied and re-tested to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. Where the approved mitigation includes acoustic enclosures, attenuators, anti-vibration equipment, resilient mountings, mechanical plant or other acoustic control measures requiring ongoing maintenance, a maintenance and inspection log shall be maintained by the operator and made available to the Local Planning Authority upon request. The approved measures shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and shall remain effective for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To ensure that adequate protection is provided against noise and vibration and to safeguard the amenity of neighbouring occupiers.
- Prior to the commencement of any off-site delivery of food or drink from the premises, including where operated by a third party, the applicant shall submit to the LPA a Food and Drink Delivery Management Plan for approval. The submitted document shall set-out how the delivery service would be managed and include details on the management of delivery drivers, parking/storage of delivery vehicles and measures to ensure that no obstruction to the highway is caused. Any food or drink deliveries from the premises shall thereafter be undertaken in strict accordance with the approved document. Reason: To ensure that the site's activities do not compromise the safe and efficient operation of the highway or the amenity of the site's neighbours.
- The applicant/developer is advised that the development must comply fully with the recommendations from the 'Control of Odour and Noise from Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems' publication (5th September 2018).
- It is strongly advised and recommended that the owner/occupier install a Carbon Monoxide detector/s in the kitchen area to alert occupants/employees/visitors in the case of Carbon Monoxide reaching high levels.
- The Sui Generis (resturuant and takeaway) use shall not be open to customers and staff outside the following times:- 10:00 to 22:30 hours Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 21:00 hours on Sunday and Public or Bank Holidays. Reason: In order to prevent the use causing an undue disturbance to occupants of neighbouring property at unreasonable hours of the day, and to accord with Policies LP26 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- Prior to first occupation/Prior to commencement, a waste management plan demonstrating how waste and recycling will be stored and collected shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details as approved shall then be retained at the site thereafter in accordance with the approved drawings at all times. Reason: In order to ensure the development complies with the terms of the application and to ensure sufficient refuse and recycling provision at the site is retained and to comply with the National Planning policy framework and with Policy LP26 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- The business at the proposed site is required to have all commercial waste produced at the premises removed by a registered waste carrier. This is a paid for service and they would need to enter into a contract with the disposal company. If the proposed business is to dispose of food waste or is to be A3/A5 use. I recommend that all waste be contained within a commercial container (360/660/1100 Litre Eurobin, dependant on the amount of waste produced weekly). This container is required to be sited within the boundary of the property and not on the public highway/forecourt or in any other public place. Please note that the Authority no longer provides a commercial waste collection service.
