Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 11, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to endorse the draft Becontree Estate Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and Design Code for public consultation and the introduction of two Article 4 Directions to remove permitted development rights and require planning permission for some alterations previously able to be made through permitted development.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Approve the commencement of consultation on the draft Becontree Estate SPD and Design Code at Appendix 1 to the report for an eight-week period, commencing in November 2025;   (ii)  Approve the making of, and public consultation of, two non-immediate Article 4 Directions to revoke limited permitted development rights in respect of porches and roof and side extensions under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning Order (General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)) 2015 (as amended), as detailed in Appendix 3 to the report;   (iii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place, to make final minor changes to the draft SPD and Design Code, and Article 4 Directions ahead of publication;   (iv)  Note that a further report shall be presented to the Assembly, following the consultation period and once changes had been made to address feedback, to seek adoption of the SPD; and   (v)  Note that a further report shall be presented to Cabinet in late 2026 to seek confirmation of the Article 4 Directions.