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 rear extension including extending existing balcony at first floor level. (summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1684/26
- Alternative references
- PP-15041051
- Ward
- Bridge
- Agent
- Tugby
- UPRN
- 10034919388
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| LocationPlan.pdfSite/block plan | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| 3 Regents Drive Woodford IG8 3RZ AIA (1).pdfTree survey | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Fire Statement reasonable exception.pdfFire statement | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Pre App Advice P0215.26 FINAL.pdfSupporting document | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations - 2026-06-03T122955.721.pdfExisting plan - elevation | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Ground and RoofExisting plan | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Plan Only A.pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| Site Block Plan A.pdfSite/block plan | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| Section A.pdfProposed plan | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Plans A.pdfProposed plan | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations A.pdfProposed plan - elevation | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2091438_Decision_Full_Householder_FULGC.pdfDecision notice | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| 1684.26.pdfOfficer report | 18 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
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceConsultation expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceSite notice end 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
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
2091438_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: 13426/, 13426/02, 13426/03, 13426/04, 13426/06, 13426/SP, Fire Safety Strategy, Site Photographs, Planning and Heritage Statement, Location Plan, Arboricultural Impact Assessment 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.
- Before the development hereby permitted commences at the site, a detailed Arboricultural Method Statement, and Tree Protection Plan, in accordance with the requirements of BS 5837 (2012) 'Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction' for all the trees located 3 Regents Drive, IG8 8RZ, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The protection measures 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. 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
- During construction of the development hereby permitted, T001, T002 located at number 3 and 4 Regents Drive, IG8 8RZ, shall not be lopped or felled without the written consent of 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
- During construction of the development hereby permitted, any trees within or near to the site shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of BS 5837 (2012) 'Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction'. The protection measures shall be implemented prior to any below ground works, and shall be retained for the entire period of the duration of any work at the site, in connection with the development hereby permitted. 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.
- PARTY WALL ACT (1996) Part 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.
- 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.
