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Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, IG1 1BT

Granted Redbridge 2776/25 Full Planning Permission

Works: Loft or dormer Demolition

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Demolish existing RAAC auditorium roof, ceiling and high level RAAC walls surrounding the auditorium roof. Demolition of several existing dome rooflights. Installation of a new insulated metal deck and weatherproof cap finish to the auditorium roof. Installation of a new standing seam metal cladding and insulated build up to the high level walls surrounding the auditorium roof. Installation of new auditorium ceiling. Installation of new Photovoltaic panels to the main theatre roof (summary)

As published by the council, reference 2776/25

Application record

Reference
2776/25
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Granted/Approved - with conditions
Received
29 Sep 2025
Validated
6 Oct 2025
Decided
24 Nov 2025
Ward
Ilford Town
Decision by
Delegated C/Signed A. Van Overbeke
Postcode
IG1 1BT

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Sep 2025

    Received by Redbridge

  2. 6 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Granted/Approved - with conditions

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

25 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Redbridge granted permission on 24 November 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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