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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.
Application overview
Variation of Condition 3 of approved planning permission 1645/24: Minor amendments to the approved external materials and selected window / door arrangements and additional brick detailing, revised heritage-style glazing elements and mock Tudor features which are more reflective of surrounding properties within the local context (summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1498/26
- Alternative references
- PP-14938727
- Ward
- Monkhams
- Agent
- Ahmed
- UPRN
- 100022271622
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| frontCombined plan - elevation | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| sideCombined plan - elevation | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| rearCombined plan - elevation | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| sideCombined plan - elevation | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| 44 monkhams avenue - cover note - may 2026.pdfCover letter | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| 2092525_Decision_Full_Householder_FULGC.pdfDecision notice | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
| 44m officer report.pdfOfficer report | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Publicity end date
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Decision & conditions
2092525_Decision_Full_Householder_FULGC.pdfPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be begun no later than the expiration of three years from the date of the original planning permission, 1498/26, which is 09 Aug 2027. 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: 786-44mon-pp101, 786-44mon-pp102, 786-44mon-pp103, 786-44mon-pp104 and Cover Letter 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 window in the side elevation of the proposed extension shall be unopenable and finished in obscure glazing or some other form of opaque or solid finish and retained as such unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of amenities of neighbouring properties and to comply with Policy LP26 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- 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.
- Notwithstanding the details submitted with this application, before the development hereby permitted commences at the site, details/samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surface(s) of the building(s) hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with these approved details. Reason: In order to ensure that the development has a satisfactory appearance and to comply with Policy LP26 of the Council’s Local Plan. The objectives and purposes of this condition are such that it is required to be complied with before commencement. As such, those objectives and purposes would not be met if expressed other than as a pre-commencement condition. [NOTE: Condition 4 attached to planning permission ref. 1645/24 was discharged by decision notice dated 02 Jun 2025 under application ref. 1645/24/01.]
- A fence/screen of 1.7 metres in height from the patio level to the both sides of the patio area adjacent to boundaries with both neighbouring properties shall be installed within two months of the decking been constructed and retained permanently thereafter. Reason: To ensure the use of the patio/decking area does not prejudice the amenity of adjoining residents and to comply with policy LP26 of the Local Plan.
- The rooflights on the side roof slopes hereby permitted shall be flush to the roof that should not project beyond its plane. Reason: In order to ensure that the front rooflights has a satisfactory appearance in te conservation area and to comply with Policies LP26, LP30 and LP33 of the Local Plan.
