14, Preston Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3QG

1. 5 Jan 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 30 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 14, Preston Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3QG

  0044/26 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 0m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating a Juillet balcony. Three front rooflights (summary)

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 10 docs

• 8, Preston Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3QG

  2419/21 Submitted 10 Jun 2021 21m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 98, Castleview Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3QE

  2603/25 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 85m away

  Change of use from Dwelling to a small HMO for 4 people with associated waste/refuse (retrospective) (summary)

  Refused Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT 76 WANSTEAD LANE IN, DEVONPORT GARDENS, CRANBROOK, ILFORD

  2999/25 Submitted 20 Oct 2025 98m away

  Single storey side extension to existing detached rear outbuilding. Increase roof height and installation of three skylights. Erection of a 1.7m and 1m rear / side boundary wall. Conversion of outbuilding into one (one x 1-bedroom) self-contained studio flat with associated landscaping works, waste / refuse storage and amenity space. (Summary).

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 112, Castleview Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3QE

  0518/26 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 102m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.80 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 76, Castleview Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3QE

  3401/25 Submitted 4 Dec 2025 108m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.15 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 2032/26 Granted

  51, Sandyhill Road, Ilford, IG1 2ET

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.30 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  3 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 2033/26 Granted

  76, Vaughan Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PD

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.80 metres.

  3 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 2031/26 Granted

  3, Naseby Road, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0NW

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  3 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 2292/26 Awaiting decision

  50, Windsor Road, Ilford, IG1 1HQ

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.61 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 2301/26 Awaiting decision

  257, Stradbroke Grove, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0DH

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  2 Sep 2026 Prior approval