5, Cortland Close, Woodford Green, IG8 7PJ

1. 19 Jan 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 23 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Redbridge took a median of 39 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Redbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Redbridge decided householder applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 302, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8PN

  3174/25 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Prior approval to demolish workshop. (Summary).

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 8 docs

• 300, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8PN

  3553/25 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Remove existing canopy retaining columns adjoining building. Removal of existing pump islands. Erection of new canopy with 5no new pump islands with offset fills and new pole/gantry sign and acoustic fencing. Advertisement consent sought under ref: 3554/25 (Retrospective) (summary)

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• 300, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8PN

  3554/25 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of new canopy perimeter internally illuminated fascia signage. Projecting signage to new pump islands and new pole sign. Full planning consent sought under ref: 3553/25 (Retrospective) (summary)

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• 300, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8PN

  3583/25 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  53% historically approved · decision due ~30 Mar

  Construct 2no jet wash bays in open fronted enclosures, with service bay and parking, all within the footprint of the proposed demolished building and forecourt (Retrospective) (summary)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 17 docs

• 120, Wansford Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7AB

  2933/24 Submitted 24 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Granted Lawful development 8 docs

• 57, Wansford Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7AD

  4254/19 Submitted 6 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 2.8 metres and height at the eaves of 2.9 metres.

  Refused Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 2625/26 Awaiting decision

  20, Wolsey Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2SN

  Single storey rear extension. (Summary).

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Householder
• 2619/26 Awaiting decision

  48, Bushey Avenue, South Woodford, London, E18 2DS

  Single storey side extension. Demolish garage. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Householder
• 2618/26 Awaiting decision

  40, Canterbury Avenue, CRANBROOK, Ilford, IG1 3NE

  Alterations to roof profile over side extension. Installation of two side rooflights. (summary)

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Householder
• 2169/26 Granted

  121, Brian Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5BT

  Part first floor rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2288/26 Granted

  45, Harpenden Road, Wanstead, London, E12 5HL

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

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Householder