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
Variation of Condition 2 and Removal of Condition 6 of approved permission 0452/25: Changes to approved design and developed footprint. Dwelling house is to be reduced in depth, shifting front elevation back; no changes to rear elevation or rear massing proposed. No new dropped kerb or alterations proposed. (summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 2106/26
- Alternative references
- PP-15145220
- Ward
- Wanstead Village
- Agent
- Mahir
- UPRN
- 10094820939
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 000.RevA.Proposed Block Plan.pdfSite/block plan | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 110.RevA.Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdfProposed plan - floor plan | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 112.RevA.Proposed Roof Plan.pdfProposed plan - roof plan | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 113.RevA.Proposed Site Waste Plan.pdfProposed plan | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 120.RevA.Proposed Front Elevation.pdfProposed plan - elevation | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 121.RevA.Proposed Rear Elevation.pdfProposed plan - elevation | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 122.RevA.Proposed Side Elevation.pdfProposed plan - elevation | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 123.RevA.Proposed Side Elevation.pdfProposed plan - elevation | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 130.RevA.Proposed Section.pdfProposed plan - elevation | 8 Aug 2026 | View |
| 648617648616Decision Full Householder FULGC_9333_v1.pdfDecision notice | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_104048.pdfOfficer report | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
648617648616Decision Full Householder FULGC_9333_v1.pdfPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be begun no later than 30th May 2028 (expiry date of previous 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: 000 (A), 00, 10, 20, 21, 22, 110 (A), 111, 112 (A), 113 (A), 120 (A), 121 (A), 122 (A), 123 (A), 130 (A), Location Plan, and Design and Access Statement: February 2025, Fire Safety Strategy, Waste Management Plan. 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.
- Before the development hereby permitted commences at the site, details/samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surface(s) of the building(s) hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with these approved details. Reason: In order to ensure that the development has a satisfactory appearance and to comply with Policy DP3, and HE4 of the NPPF 2026. 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.
- Before the development hereby permitted commences at the site, a scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority describing the means by which construction activity at the site and construction traffic to and from the site shall be controlled. The scheme shall include measures for: 1) construction traffic routes; 2) construction traffic washing; 3) public highway cleaning; 4) dust suppression; 5) noise suppression; 6) hours of work; 7) construction waste disposal. The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: In order to comply with Policy P3 of the NPPF 2026 and to ensure that the construction of the development at this site is undertaken in a manner which minimises its effect on the local environment. 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.
- Notwithstanding condition 2 above, prior to first occupation of the approved dwelling, further details on the provision of bicycle parking are to be submitted for approval, details shall be submitted to demonstrate that a minimum of 2 (two) secure and covered bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at the new dwelling. The cycle parking spaces shall be provided at the site before the building/use hereby permitted is first brought into use/commenced, and retained thereafter in accordance with the approved details. eason: To ensure that adequate bicycle parking is provided to serve the needs of the site and to promote sustainable modes of travel in accordance Policy LP23 of the Council’s Local Plan, and T5 of the London Plan.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the with the methodologies and practices specified within the submitted arboricultural report and plans (Arboricultural Impact Assessment (190524-PD-21a, February 2025, tma) listed in Condition 2 above. 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 DP3 and N2 of the NPPF 2026, and LP38 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- The dwelling hereby permitted shall be constructed as a self-build dwelling within the definition of self-build and custom build housing in the 2015 Act and: i) The first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted shall be by a person or persons who had a primary input into the design and layout of the unit and who intends to live in the unit for at least 3 years; ii) The Council shall be notified of the persons who intend to take up first occupation of the dwelling with evidence of having a primary input into the design and layout of the unit in the development hereby permitted at least two months prior to first occupation; and iii) Within one month of the expiry of the third year the occupier/owner shall provide evidence to be submitted and approved in writing of occupation for three years continuously. Should that not be the case a Biodiversity Metric shall be submitted and approved in writing showing how on site improvement of 10% of the biodiversity of the site has been provided or off site provision made in a Biodiversity Net Gain plan. Reason: To ensure that the development be constructed as a self-build dwelling within the definition of self-build and custom build housing in the 2015 Act and in the interest of biodiversity net gain to comply with Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- The development hereby approved shall be designed to meet water consumption target of 105 litres per person per day, with an additional 5 litres per person per day for external water use. Reason: In order to comply with London Plan Policy SI.5.
- All non-CHP gas fired boilers installed in this development must achieve dry NOx emission levels no greater than 40 mg/kWh. Reason: To protect air quality and health in accordance with the aims of the Redbridge Local Plan and Air Quality Action Plan.
- The proposal must: 1) identify suitably positioned unobstructed outside space: a) for fire appliances to be positioned on b) appropriate for use as an evacuation assembly point 2) be designed to incorporate appropriate features which reduce the risk to life and the risk of serious injury in the event of a fire, including appropriate fire alarm systems and passive and active fire safety measures 3) be constructed in an appropriate way to minimise the risk of fire spread 4) provide suitable and convenient means of escape, and associated evacuation strategy for all building users 5) develop a robust strategy for evacuation which can be periodically updated and published, and which all building users can have confidence in 6) provide suitable access and equipment for firefighting which is appropriate for the size and use of the development Reason: In the interests of fire safety and to ensure the safety of all building users in compliance with Policy D12 of the London Plan.
- Before occupation, the dwellings shall comply with Building Regulations Optional Requirement Approved Document M4 (2) Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings (2015 edition). Evidence of compliance shall be notified to the building control body appointed for the development in the appropriate Full Plans Application, or Building Notice, or Initial Notice to enable the building control body to check compliance. Reason: In order to ensure that the development provides (or can be adapted to provide) satisfactory accommodation for people whose mobility is impaired, and to accord with Policy LP32 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.
- Refuse Collections Refuse collections from on street properties are collected by wheeled bins, with each property being provided a 180 Litre wheeled bin. Recycling Collections Recycling collections are from 55 Litre Recycling boxes in 2 waste streams Paper and card/Mixed recycling. The Authority is planning the following services over 2026/27 and developers should take this into account. Food Waste Collections This service is to be rolled out late 2026, properties will be provided a 23ltr external food waste caddy and 5ltr caddy for internal use, further details will be communicated to residents once finalised. Dry Mixed Recycling The Authority recently announced that it is planning to move the current recycling service for on street properties to a dry mixed recycling service collected in 240ltr Wheelie Bins to replace the current 2 box system. The current timeline for this is 2027 and further updates will be published once these have been finalised. The collection point for all of the above collections is from the front of the property at the boundary nearest the highway. The Authority will issue wheeled bins to properties based on the number of residents at the address and the resident will need to contact the Authority to apply for larger/additional bins if there are more than 6 residents at the address. For HMO properties the owner will be required to provide the Authority with a copy of the licence before multiple bins are provided. Additional recycling boxes can be delivered for a small charge (please see the Authority’s website). Containers are to be located within the boundary of the property and not stored on the public highway or in any other public area. If a refuse storage area is to be provided on the frontage of the property; this area will require permanent, clear access for residents and in a position away for any proposed car parking spaces. The developer of the site will be required to contact the Authority’s Cleansing department, requesting a wheeled bin and for waste/recycling collections for the new properties a minimum of 3 weeks before completion.
