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. Remove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating Juliet balcony. Hip to gable roof alterations. Two front rooflights. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1875/26
- Alternative references
- PP-15083481
- Ward
- South Woodford
- Agent
- Danso
- UPRN
- 100022255105
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| LocationPlan.pdfSite/block plan | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Existing 1st Fl Plan - 080726 (3).pdfExisting plan - floor plan | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Existing Block Plan - 080726.pdfSite/block plan | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Existing Front-Rear Ele - 080726 (5).pdfExisting plan - elevation | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Existing Roof Plan (4).pdfExisting plan - roof plan | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Proposed 1st FL Plan - 080726 (8).pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Proposed 2nd Flr Plan - 080726 (9).pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Proposed Front -Rear Ele - 080726 (11).pdfProposed plan - elevation | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Proposed Roof Plan - 080726 (10).pdfProposed plan - roof plan | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue - Proposed Windows-Door Details - 080726 (13).pdfSupporting document | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Official Copy (Title Plan) - EGL6155.pdfSite/block plan | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted_v2.pdfApplication form | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue PD Drawings Existing Grd Fl 120826 AMDa.pdfExisting plan - floor plan | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue PD Drawings Proposed Grd Fl 120826 AMDa.pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue PD Drawings Existing Sec Ele 120826 AMDa.pdfExisting plan - elevation | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| 15 Lancaster Avenue PD Drawings Proposed Sec Ele 120826 AMDa.pdfProposed plan - elevation | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2091443_Decision_Certificate_Proposed_CERTPRL.pdfDecision notice | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
2091443_Decision_Certificate_Proposed_CERTPRL.pdfPlanning conditions
- in accordance with plans Site Location Plan, DRG/001/080726, DRG/002/080726, DRG/003/080726, DRG/004/080726, DRG/005/080726, DRG/006/080726, DRG/007/080726, DRG/008/080726, DRG/009/080726, DRG/010/080726, DRG/011/080726, DRG/012/080726, DRG/013/080726,
- Schedule 2 Part 1 Class A 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 No more than 50% of the curtilage of original dwelling may be covered by buildings – Complies Must not exceed the height of the highest part of the roof of the existing dwelling – Complies Height of the eaves must not exceed the height of the eaves of the existing dwelling – Complies Must not extend beyond a wall fronting a highway and which is either a principal or side elevation of original dwelling – Complies Must not be more than 4 m deep from the original rear wall of a detached dwelling, or 3 m for all other dwellings – Complies Within 2 m of the boundary, the height of the eaves must not exceed 3 m – Complies No part of extension may exceed 4 m in height – Complies No more than a single storey - complies Must not have a width greater than half the width of the original dwellinghouse - complies 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 include an alternation to any part of the roof of the dwellingohouse - complies Except for conservatories, 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 If in a Conservation Area cannot involve recladding the exterior – complies Not subject of an Article 4 Direction – Complies Overall Conclusion : Permitted
- 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 - Dormer H 2.48 x W 5.54 x D 3 = 41.24/2 = 20.60 Hip to Gable H 2.81 x W 3.91 x D 7.95 = 87.37/6 = 14.55 Total 35.15 Cubic Metres 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 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 Overall Conclusion : Permitted
- Schedule 2 Part 1 Class C 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 Does not protrude more than 0.15 metres beyond the plane of the slope of the original roof when measured from the perpendicular with the external surface of the original roof– Complies Must not be higher than the highest part of the original roof – Complies Must not include a chimney, flue or soil and vent pipe or solar photovoltaics or solar thermal equipment – Complies Any window facing the side should be obscure glazed and non-opening up to 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed- Complies Sensitively located if in Conservation Area - Not applicable/not in Conservation Area. Overall Conclusion: Permitted
- The proposals constitute permitted development, by virtue of Schedule 2 Article 3, Part 1, Class A, B, C 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.
- 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
