22, Rochford Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5DL

1. 2 Feb 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 19 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Apr 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

• 14, Rochford Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5DL

  0750/23 Submitted 15 Mar 2023 30m away

  Conversion of garage into a habitable room. Replace garage door with a flush window. (Summary).

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 39, Freshwell Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5DS

  1658/26 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 85m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.20 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 35, Freshwell Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5DS

  1150/21 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 88m away

  Single storey side/rear extension. Conversion of garage into habitable room. (summary).

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 47, Freshwell Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5DS

  1188/26 Submitted 5 May 2026 89m away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer incorporating Juliette balcony. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. Removal of chimney. (summary)

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 11 docs

• 31, Freshwell Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5DS

  2512/21 Submitted 15 Jun 2021 95m away

  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.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT 1, ROCHFORD AVENUE, ROMFORD

  1323/25/01 Submitted 10 Jun 2026 106m away

  Discharge of conditions for approved permission 1323/25: BNG (Condition 4); Walls and fences (Condition 5); and Cycle parking (Condition 7). (Summary).

  Refused Conditions 11 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