54, Lexden Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TJ

1. 16 Feb 2023

   Received by Redbridge

2. 17 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Granted/Approved - with conditions

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  0407/26 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 47m 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 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  0993/26 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 47m 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 47m away

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

  Refused Prior approval Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

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

  0629/26 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 47m 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 47m 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

• DEVELOPMENT AT 53, LEXDEN DRIVE, ROMFORD

  1889/26 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50m 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

• 1764/26 Granted

  42, Chiltern Way, Woodford Green, IG8 0RQ

  Detached rear outbuilding. (Summary).

  3 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2025/26 Granted

  16, GLENTHORNE GARDENS, BARKINGSIDE, ILFORD, IG6 1LB

  Detached rear outbuilding. (Summary).

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2921/25 Refused

  29, Tennyson Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 2QN

  Single storey rear extension with steps leading into the garden. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).

  13 Oct 2025 Householder
• 2297/26 Awaiting decision

  56, Billet Road, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford, RM6 5SU

  Part first floor front / side extension. One front rooflight. (Summary).

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 2282/26 Awaiting decision

  9, Broadwalk, SOUTH WOODFORD, London, E18 2DJ

  Two storey side extension. Two storey front extension to create bay windows. Single storey rear extension. Extension to existing rear dormer incorporating Juliette balcony. Alterations to fenestrations. (summary)

  1 Sep 2026 Householder