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
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Removal of chimney. (summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1506/26
- Alternative references
- PP-14987861
- Ward
- Hainault
- Agent
- Saleem
- UPRN
- 100022229204
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| LD LOFT EXTENSION STATEMENT.pdfPlanning statement | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted_v2.pdfApplication form | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| LocationPlan.pdfSite/block plan | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| 1519-30-LOFT XTN REV A 120626(Page01).pdfExisting plan - floor plan | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| 1519-30-LOFT XTN REV A 120626(Page02).pdfProposed plan - elevation | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| 1519-X-REVA EXISTING DRGS(Page01).pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| 1519-X-REVA EXISTING DRGS(Page02).pdfExisting plan - elevation | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| 2083441_Decision_Certificate_Proposed_CERTPRL.pdfDecision notice | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_103221.doc.pdfOfficer report | 10 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 sourceStatutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision due date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
2083441_Decision_Certificate_Proposed_CERTPRL.pdfPlanning conditions
- in accordance with plans 1519-X-200A (Existing Elevations); 1519-30-L200A (Proposed Elevations); 1519-X-100A (Existing Plans); 1519-30-L100A (Proposed Plans); Location Plan 473, New North Road, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 3TF; Planning Statement: Proposed Rear Dormer Extension
- Schedule 2 Part 1 Class B of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Permission to use the dwellinghouse as a dwellinghouse was not granted only by virtue of Class M, N, P, or Q of Schedule 2 Part 3 (change of use) - complies Must not exceed height of highest part of existing roof – Complies Must not extend beyond the plane of any existing roof slope which forms the principal elevation of the dwellinghouse and fronts a highway - complies Maximum volume is 40m3 for terrace houses and 50 m3 in other cases - (23 cubic metres) Rear dormer: 1/2 [6.22m (w) x 2.27m (h) x 3.19m (d)] = 22.520443 cubic metres Total volume created = 23 cubic metres - (Does comply for a terraced property) Must not involve installation, alteration or replacement of a veranda, balcony or raised platform, microwave antenna, chimney, flue or soil and vent pipe- Complies Must not be in a Conservation Area – Complies The materials used in any exterior work shall be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing dwelling house – Complies as per Planning Statement: Proposed Rear Dormer Extension Any window facing the side should be obscure glazed and non-opening up to 1.7 m above the floor – Complies The roof pitch should match the pitch of the original dwelling as far as practicable – Complies Other than in the case of a hip to gable enlargement, the edge of the enlargement closest to the eaves of the original roof shall, so far as is practicable, be not less than 20cm from the eaves of the original roof – complies set some 0.27m from the eaves Overall Conclusion : Permitted
- Schedule 2 Part 1 Class G of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Permission to use the dwellinghouse as a dwellinghouse was not granted only by virtue of Class M, N, P, or Q of Schedule 2 Part 3 (change of use) - complies Must not exceed the highest part of the roof by 1 m or more – Complies If in a Conservation Area must not extend beyond a wall fronting a highway and which is either a principal or a side elevation of original dwelling – Complies Overall Conclusion: Permitted
- The proposals constitute permitted development, by virtue of Schedule 2 Article 3, Part 1, Class B and G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
- 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.
