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 upward extension to create one x 2-bedroom self-contained flat with associated cycle and refuse storage. Including balcony and external staircase. (Summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1957/26
- Alternative references
- PP-15108536
- Ward
- Monkhams
- Agent
- Coward
- UPRN
- 10097091082
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| P01 Proposed First and Second Floor Plan.pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| 20260424- 6759-EAS-FRA and SUDS-W-A- 5 to 5b The Broadway.pdfFlood risk assessment | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| Includes Heritage statementDesign and access statement | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| CIL form July 2026 Broadway.pdfCIL supporting document | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| Fire Safety statement Broadway.pdfFire statement | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| P02 REV C Proposed Third floor Plan and Roof Plan.pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| P03 REV B Proposed Front and Rear Elevation.pdfProposed plan - elevation | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| P04 Proposed Section AA.pdfProposed plan | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| waste management plan.pdfSupporting document | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| X01 Existing First and Second Floor Plan_Location_Block Plan.pdfExisting plan - floor plan | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| X02 Existing Roof Plan_Section AA.pdfExisting plan - roof plan | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| X03 Existing Front and Rear Elevation.pdfExisting plan - elevation | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| P01 Proposed First Second Floor Plan.pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2095237_Decision_Full_FULR.pdfDecision notice | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_104038.doc.pdfOfficer report | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| 647872Decision Full FULR_917.pdfAppeal appellant document | 2 Oct 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 source
Decision & conditions
Appeal status: Appeal lodged
2095237_Decision_Full_FULR.pdf 647872Decision Full FULR_917.pdfPlanning conditions
- The application was assessed on the following plans / documents: X01 - Existing Elevations and Block Plan; X02 - Roof Plan and Section; X03 - Existing Elevations and Block Plan; P01 - Proposed First and Second Floor Plans; P02 - Proposed Third Floor and Roof Plans; PL03 - Proposed Front and Rear Elevations; PL04 - Proposed Section AA; Design, Access and Heritage Statement, Fire Safety Statement; Flood Risk Assessment; Draft Unilateral Undertaking [Incomplete]; Waste Management Plan
- The proposed upward extension by reason of its design, positioning and appearance would be detrimental to the architectural interest of the shopping parade and its roofscape, resulting in harm to the character of the Woodford Broadway Conservation Area. The proposal would therefore fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the site or Conservation Area, contrary to Policies LP26 and LP33 of the Redbridge Local Plan, Policies D3 and HC1 of the London Plan and NPPF (2026) Policies HE4, HE5, HE6 and HE9
- The proposed upwards extension by reason of its position, height and access arrangements, would be harmful to the amenity of neighbouring residents at the top floor residential flat at 4 The Broadway and 2nd floor flat at 5 The Broadway resulting in loss of light and outlook to the top floor unit, and disruption of 5 Broadway flat's private outdoor amenity space (balcony). Thus, the proposal would be contrary to Policies LP26, and LP29 of the Redbridge Local Plan; D3 of the London Plan; and NPPF (2026) Policy LE2.
- In the absence of appropriate mitigation via a completed unilateral undertaking, the proposal would have an unacceptable impact upon the Epping Forest SAC, and as such it is contrary to Policy LP39 of the Redbridge Local Plan (2018); Policy G6 of the London Plan (2018); and Policies N2 and N6 of the NPPF (2026)
- 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 proposal does not comply with policy and no pre-application discussions were entered into. The applicant is encouraged to seek pre-application advice prior to the submission of any future planning application.
