53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

1. 16 Feb 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 25 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Required - Refused

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• 53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  0993/26 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 0m away

  Loft conversion with two dormers. Removal of chimney (summary)

  At appeal Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  0411/26 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 0m away

  Upward extension of an additional single storey, maximum height of 2.7 metres. (Summary).

  Refused Prior approval Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT 53, LEXDEN DRIVE, ROMFORD

  1889/26 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 6m away

  51% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Two storey side extension. Part first floor rear extension. Conversion of the existing dwellinghouse to create two self-contained residential flats with associated car parking, waste/refuse, cycle store, and private amenity space. Removal of chimney. Alterations to fenestrations (summary)

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 24 docs
  Domestic

• 144, Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8XW

  0313/23 Submitted 1 Feb 2023 34m away

  Change of use from a single dwelling house (C3a) into a Children's Care Home (C2). (Summary).

  Decided Lawful development 9 docs
  Domestic

• 15, Gresham Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TL

  0629/26 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 45m 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.

  Refused Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 15, Gresham Drive, Romford, RM6 4TL

  1947/26 Submitted 22 Jul 2026 45m away

  51% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Change of use from a single dwelling house to a Children's Home for up to two children or young people (aged 7 to 17) and two carers (no more than three members of staff on site at any one time). (Summary).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs
  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