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
New ground floor side entrance door. First floor rear / side extension. (Summary).
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1981/26
- Alternative references
- PP-14994012
- Ward
- South Woodford
- Agent
- Staunton
- UPRN
- 100022255705
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| LocationPlan.pdfSite/block plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.BP1.pdfSite/block plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| CIL Form 1.pdfCIL supporting document | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| Validation ChecklistSupporting document | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| REasonable Fire Statement.pdfFire statement | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| Tree planSupporting document | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Existing(Page01).pdfExisting plan - floor plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Existing(Page02).pdfExisting plan - floor plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Existing(Page03).pdfExisting plan - floor plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Existing(Page04).pdfExisting plan - roof plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Existing(Page05).pdfExisting plan - elevation | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Existing(Page06).pdfExisting plan - elevation | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Proposed(Page01).pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Proposed(Page02).pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Proposed(Page03).pdfProposed plan - roof plan | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Proposed(Page04).pdfProposed plan - elevation | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2342.GA Proposed(Page05).pdfProposed plan - elevation | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2092581_Decision_Householder_Fasttrack_FULGC.pdfDecision notice | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_103839.doc.pdfOfficer report | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry 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 sourcePublicity end 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
2092581_Decision_Householder_Fasttrack_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: 2342: EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4, EX5, EX6, HP1, HP2, HP4, HP5, HP6, BP1, TP1, Site Location Plan, 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 roof area of the single storey extension hereby permitted shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area without the grant of further specific permission from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In order to protect the privacy and amenities enjoyed by occupants of neighbouring property and to comply with Policy LP26 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension(s) hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building. Reason: In order to ensure that the development has a satisfactory appearance and to 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.
- 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 Policy LP38 of the Council’s Local Plan.
