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
Single storey front extension with access ramp. First floor side extension. Part single part two storey side/rear extension with patio. (summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1552/26
- Alternative references
- PP-14921338
- Ward
- Churchfields
- Agent
- Macann
- UPRN
- 100023054869
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_Fire Safety Statement.pdfSupporting document | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_flood-map-planning.pdfFlood risk assessment | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_CIL.pdfCIL supporting document | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_Planning Statement.pdfPlanning statement | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_Site Plan.pdfSite/block plan | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_Block Plan(Page01).pdfSite/block plan | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_Architecture Drawings_B 1 2.pdfCombined plan | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_Block Plan_B 1 1.pdfProposed plan | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| B219473_HH_13889_Existing and Proposed Sections 1 1.pdfCombined plan | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2086721_Decision_Full_Householder_FULGC.pdfDecision notice | 3 Aug 2026 | View |
| 1552.26.pdfOfficer report | 3 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Publicity end date
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Decision & conditions
2086721_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 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 and documents: Site Location Plan; B219473-01-1000 Rev A; B219473-01-1001 Rev B; 219473-01-1100 Rev B; 219473-01-1101 Rev B; B219473-01-3000 Rev B; B219473-01-3001 Rev B; B219473-01-3100 Rev B; 219473-01-3101 Rev B; Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning; Planning Statement; and Planning Fire Safety Strategy. 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/
- Building Regulations approval 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.
- Surface Water Drainage Surface WaterThames Water would advise that if the developer follows the sequential approach to the disposal of surface water we would have no objection. Management of surface water from new developments should follow guidance under sections 167, 168 & 169 in the National Planning Policy Framework. Where the developer proposes to discharge to a public sewer, prior approval from Thames Water Developer Services will be required. Should you require further information please refer to our website. https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/home-improvements/how-to-connect-to-a-sewer/sewer-connection-design
- Thames Water - Public Sewers Public sewers are crossing or close to your development. Build over agreements are required for any building works within 3 metres of a public sewer and, or within 1 metre of a public lateral drain. This is to prevent damage to the sewer network and ensures we have suitable and safe access to carry out maintenance and repairs. Please refer to our guide on working near or diverting our pipes:https://www.thameswater.co.uk/developers/larger-scale-developments/planning-your-development/working-near-our-pipes Please ensure to apply to determine if a build over agreement will be granted.
- Right to Light The right to light is a legal property right and falls outside planning legislation. The owner or tenant of the obstructed property may sue, either for the removal of the obstruction or for damages.
- The dwelling house, as enlarged and/or altered in accordance with this permission, shall only be used as a single unit of accommodation, and shall not be subdivided, separated or altered in any way so as to create two or more separate units of accommodation, without further grant of planning permission. Reason: In order to prevent the creation, by conversion, of additional and inappropriate units of accommodation at this site, which may lead to an over intensive use of the site and to comply with Policies LP5 & LP23 of the Council’s Local Plan and Policy 6.13 of the London Plan.
- Before the development hereby permitted commences at the site, an Arboricultural Method Statemen and Tree Protection Plan accordance with the requirements of BS 5837 (2012) 'Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction' for all the trees located in the redline boundary of the site at 7 Mayfair Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9AB, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The protection measures and working methods as approved shall be undertaken at the site before any work in connection with the development hereby permitted commences at the site, and shall be retained for the entire period of the duration of any work at the site, in connection with the development hereby permitted, within the fence or other means of enclosure surrounding the trees, no activities associated with building operations shall take place unless previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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 and Council’s and Trees and Landscaping Supplementary Planning Document Adopted June 2006.
- Noise Control Hours - building works The applicant is reminded that noise control hours (for carryoung out building operations) in Redbridge are: • Monday to Friday - before 8am and after 6pm • Saturdays - before 8am and after 2pm • Sundays and Bank Holidays - No noisy works
- Party Wall Act (1996) If you intend to carry out building work which involves one of the following categories:- * Work on an existing wall or structure shared with another property (section 2 of the Act). * Building a free standing wall or a wall of a building up to or astride the boundary with a neighbouring property (section 1 of the Act). * Excavation near a neighbouring building (section 6 of the Act). You must find out whether that work falls within the Act. If it does, you must notify all affected neighbours. An explanatory booklet is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preventing-and-resolving-disputes-in-relation-to-party-walls/the-party-wall-etc-act-1996-explanatory-booklet
- Thames Water - Water Mains There are water mains crossing or close to your development. Thames Water do NOT permit the building over or construction within 3m of water mains. If you're planning significant works near our mains (within 3m) we’ll need to check that your development doesn’t reduce capacity, limit repair or maintenance activities during and after construction, or inhibit the services we provide in any other way. The applicant is advised to read our guide working near or diverting our pipes. https://www.thameswater.co.uk/developers/larger-scale-developments/planning-your-development/working-near-our-pipes
