56, Ethelbert Gardens, GANTS HILL, Ilford, IG2 6UN

1. 23 Feb 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 24 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

4. 12 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.

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

• 56, Ethelbert Gardens, GANTS HILL, Ilford, IG2 6UN

  3405/25 Submitted 2 Dec 2025 0m 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.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 56, Ethelbert Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UN

  2853/24 Submitted 15 Oct 2024 0m away

  Installation of solar panels above rear dormer roof. Installation of a railing to front side boundary wall. Single storey rear extension with a patio to create a granny annex. Part first floor rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 59, Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6UW

  1527/26 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 44m away

  First floor rear balcony enclosure (retrospective) (summary)

  Refused Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• 61A, Ethelbert Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UW

  4229/19 Submitted 1 Nov 2019 50m away

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

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 12 docs

• Development At 31 And 31a, Woodford Avenue, Ilford

  3193/25 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 58m away

  First floor rear infill extension to 31a. Excavation of basement. Two-storey rear extension. To create one x 1-bedroom residential unit with associated cycle and refuse storage. (summary)

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs

• 29A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF

  2008/21 Submitted 10 May 2021 65m away

  Use of room on second floor as study/office space. (summary)

  Decided Lawful development 8 docs

• 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