253, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• 0134/26 Refused

  253, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  Change of use from a dwellinghouse (C3) to a care home (C3(b)) for 6 occupants living together as a single household and receiving care. Single storey rear and side extension (summary)

  Decided 11 Feb 2026 Lawful development

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. 31 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Unlawful

Redbridge refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 253, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  0134/26 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from a dwellinghouse (C3) to a care home (C3(b)) for 6 occupants living together as a single household and receiving care. Single storey rear and side extension (summary)

  Refused Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 259, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2807/21 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 261, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2263/26 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. Removal of 2x chimneys. Single storey front extension to create porch. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 261, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2037/26 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Double storey rear extension. (Summary).

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 5 docs
  Domestic

• 261, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2039/26 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer, three front rooflights. Removal of 2x chimneys. Single storey front extension to create porch. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 247, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AS

  2708/25 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use from Small HMO to Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 8 people. (summary)

  Refused Full applications 14 docs

• 2364/26 Granted

  146, Overton Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2LP

  Single storey rear extension. Alterations to side fenestrations. (Summary).

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2422/26 Awaiting decision

  28, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG1 3RS

  Change of use from a small HMO (C4) into a Children's Home (C2) for a maximum of two children. (Summary).

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2399/26 Awaiting decision

  523, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6PJ

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Two front rooflights. (Summary).

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2341/26 Granted

  52, The Glade, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0NF

  Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2338/26 Granted

  10, Fawn Road, Chigwell, IG7 4HG

  Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (summary)

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development