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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Installation of a single air source heat pump unit to the side elevation. (Summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1647/26
- Alternative references
- PP-15014995
- Ward
- Wanstead Village
- Agent
- Carpenter
- UPRN
- 100022253725
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| 4 Hereford Road .pdfPlanning statement | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| form_1_cil_additional_information.pdfCIL supporting document | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| Hereford Road Proposed.pdfProposed plan | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| Hereford Road Proposed with Ducts.pdfProposed plan | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| Hereford Road Existing.pdfExisting plan | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| 27_4_5_Unit_Multi(Page01).pdfSupporting document | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| 27_4_5_Unit_Multi(Page02).pdfSupporting document | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| 27_4_5_Unit_Multi(Page03).pdfSupporting document | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| 27_4_5_Unit_Multi(Page04).pdfSupporting document | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| 27_4_5_Unit_Multi(Page05).pdfSupporting document | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| 2082700_Decision_Certificate_Proposed_CERTPRL.pdfDecision notice | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| 4h officer report.pdfOfficer report | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
2082700_Decision_Certificate_Proposed_CERTPRL.pdfPlanning conditions
- in accordance with plans EX 01 1st (Existing Elevations and Site Plans), EX 01 1st (Planning Elevations and Site Plans), EX 01 1st (Planning Elevations and Site Plans with Ducts), Planning Statement and Supporting Documents
- Schedule 2, Part 14, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended). Permitted Development G. The installation, alteration or replacement of a microgeneration air source heat pump— (a) on a dwellinghouse or a block of flats; or (b) within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse or a block of flats, including on a building within that curtilage. Development not permitted G.1 Development is not permitted by Class G unless the air source heat pump complies with the MCS Planning Standards G.2 Development is not permitted by Class G if— (a) in the case of the installation of an air source heat pump, the development would result in the presence of—(i) more than one air source heat pump on, or within the curtilage of— (aa) a dwellinghouse which is not a detached dwellinghouse; (bb) a block of flats; (ii) more than two air source heat pumps on, or within the curtilage of, a detached dwellinghouse; - Complies (b) in the case of the installation of an air source heat pump, a wind turbine is installed on the same building or within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse or block of flats; - Complies (c) in the case of the installation of an air source heat pump, a stand-alone wind turbine is installed within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse or block of flats; - Complies (d) the volume of the air source heat pump’s outdoor compressor unit (including any housing) would— (i) in the case of the installation of an air source heat pump on, or within the curtilage of, a dwellinghouse, exceed 1.5 cubic metres; (ii) in the case of the installation of an air source heat pump on, or within the curtilage of, a block of flats, exceed 0.6 cubic metres;; - Complies (f) the air source heat pump would be installed on a pitched roof; - Complies (g) the air source heat pump would be installed on a flat roof where it would be within 1 metre of the external edge of that roof; - Complies (h) the air source heat pump would be installed on a site designated as a scheduled monument; - Complies (i) the air source heat pump would be installed on a building or on land within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse or the block of flats if the dwellinghouse or the block of flats is a listed building; - Complies (j) in the case of land within a conservation area or which is a World Heritage Site the air source heat pump— (i) would be installed on a wall or a roof which fronts a highway; or (ii) would be installed so that it is nearer to any highway which bounds the curtilage than the part of the dwellinghouse or block of flats which is nearest to that highway; or - Complies (k) in the case of land, other than land within a conservation area or which is a World Heritage Site, the air source heat pump would be installed on a wall of a dwellinghouse or block of flats if— (i) that wall fronts a highway; and (ii) the air source heat pump would be installed on any part of that wall which is above the level of the ground floor storey. - Complies Conditions G.3 Development is permitted by Class G subject to the following conditions— (aa) the air source heat pump is not solely used for the purpose of cooling; - Complies (b) the air source heat pump is, so far as practicable, sited so as to minimise its effect on the external appearance of the building; - Complies (c) the air source heat pump is, so far as practicable, sited so as to minimise its effect on the amenity of the area; and - Complies (d) the air source heat pump is removed as soon as reasonably practicable when no longer needed. - Complies Overall Conclusion: Permitted
- The proposal complies with Schedule 2 Part 14 Class 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.
- The applicant is reminded that the air source heat pump must comply with the MCS Planning Standards, including the requirement that the calculated noise level at 1m from any neighbouring habitable room window or door does not exceed 37 dB(A) LAeq,5min, as assessed in accordance with MCS 020a see https://mcscertified.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MCS-020-a-Issue-1.1-Final.pdf
