253, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• 0542/26 Refused

  253, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  Single storey side and rear extension. Change of use from single dwelling (C3(a)) to supported living (C3(b)) for up to 6 people receiving care with learning disabilities or mental health problems (summary)

  Decided 31 Jul 2026 Lawful development

1. 15 Jan 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 27 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Unlawful

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Redbridge refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 253, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  0542/26 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extension. Change of use from single dwelling (C3(a)) to supported living (C3(b)) for up to 6 people receiving care with learning disabilities or mental health problems (summary)

  Refused Lawful development Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 259, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2807/21 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 50 yards 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

• 261, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2263/26 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. Removal of 2x chimneys. Single storey front extension to create porch. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 261, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2037/26 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Double storey rear extension. (Summary).

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• 261, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2039/26 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer, three front rooflights. Removal of 2x chimneys. Single storey front extension to create porch. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 247, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AS

  2708/25 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use from Small HMO to Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 8 people. (summary)

  Refused Full applications 14 docs

• 2527/26 Granted

  112, Bawdsey Avenue, NEWBURY PARK, Ilford, IG2 7TJ

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating a Juliet balcony. Three front roof lights (summary)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2139/26 Granted

  12, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BS

  Use as 9no. self-contained flats. (Summary).

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 2627/26 Awaiting decision

  53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  Demolish garage. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2541/26 Granted

  93, Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4PF

  Installation of external wall insulation with render finish and associated works. (summary)

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2411/26 Granted

  182, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating two Juliet balconies. Three front rooflights. (Summary).

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development