81, Wanstead Park Road, Ilford, IG1 3TH

1. 27 Feb 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 28 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Redbridge granted permission on 24 March 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• 65, Wanstead Park Road, Ilford, IG1 3TQ

  0544/26 Submitted 27 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from Dwellinghouse (C3) to a Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 9 occupants with associated waste/refuse, cycle store (Retrospective) (summary)

  Refused Full applications 16 docs
  Domestic

• 87, Westbury Road, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3BW

  2944/21 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating a Juliet balcony. Two front roof lights (summary)

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 13 docs

• 127, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DG

  2090/26 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 128, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DF

  1091/23 Submitted 18 Apr 2023 150 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear and side dormers. Two front roof lights. (summary)

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 10 docs

• 48, Wanstead Park Road, Ilford, IG1 3TQ

  1280/26 Submitted 13 May 2026 150 yards away

  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.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 108, Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DF

  2900/25 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear and side dormers. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. (summary)

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Roofing 18 docs
  Domestic

• 2527/26 Granted

  112, Bawdsey Avenue, NEWBURY PARK, Ilford, IG2 7TJ

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating a Juliet balcony. Three front roof lights (summary)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2139/26 Granted

  12, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BS

  Use as 9no. self-contained flats. (Summary).

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 2627/26 Awaiting decision

  53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  Demolish garage. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2541/26 Granted

  93, Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4PF

  Installation of external wall insulation with render finish and associated works. (summary)

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2411/26 Granted

  182, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating two Juliet balconies. Three front rooflights. (Summary).

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development