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0542/26

253, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

Awaiting decision Redbridge Cert. Lawfulness Proposed

Proposal

Single storey side and rear extension. Change of use from single dwelling (C3(a)) to supported living (C3(b)) for up to 6 people receiving care with learning disabilities or mental health problems (summary)

As published by the council, reference 0542/26

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Feb 2026

    Received by Redbridge

  2. 7 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Redbridge for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About lawful development applications

How this application type works

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

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