20, Lynton Crescent, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6DH

1. 15 Jan 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 16 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Unlawful

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 12, Albemarle Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6DJ

  2884/21 Submitted 7 Jul 2021 52m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.18 metres, highest point of 3.17 metres and height at the eaves of 2.85 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 31, Lynton Crescent, Ilford, IG2 6DH

  1380/26 Submitted 26 May 2026 55m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 540, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6PH

  1462/26 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 77m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary).

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 24, Southview Crescent, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6DG

  0520/26 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 96m away

  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.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 521, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LT

  1618/26 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 155m away

  Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for up to 6 people. (Summary).

  Refused Full applications 15 docs
  Domestic

• Development Rear Of 66 Headley Drive In, Otley Approach, Gants Hill, Ilford

  1309/26 Submitted 18 May 2026 166m away

  Variation of Condition 2 of approved planning permission 1782/24: Alterations to roof design to increase the overall height. Addition of roof overhangs. Updated fenestration including additional glazing. Changes to materials from full render to a brick and render finish. (Summary).

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 2299/26 Awaiting decision

  56, Betchworth Road, SEVEN KINGS, Ilford, IG3 9JG

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front rooflights. (Summary).

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2307/26 Awaiting decision

  7, Shepherds Close, Romford, RM6 5AD

  Demolish detached rear outbuilding and single storey rear extension. Detached rear outbuilding. Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. (Summary).

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 1825/26 Decided

  Bradwell Close Sports Ground, Bradwell Close, London

  Erection of new changing room building and groundsman's shed (summary)

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2281/26 Awaiting decision

  14, Burslem Avenue, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 3EH

  Single storey front extension to create porch. Single storey side extension. (summary)

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2294/26 Awaiting decision

  196, Hampton Road, Ilford, IG1 1PW

  Remove chimney. Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary).

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development