Planning application
Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, IG1 1BT
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
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29 Sep 2025
Received by Redbridge
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6 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Granted/Approved - with conditions
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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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