281, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

1. 22 Apr 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 21 May 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

3. 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

• Travelodge Adjacent To The Beehive Public House, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR

  0608/23 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 38m away

  Installation of air source heat pump to rear. (Summary).

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Telecommunication Installation Corner Of Beehive Lane And, Eastern Avenue, Ilford

  2152/21 Submitted 24 May 2021 59m away

  Telecommunications - installation of 16m high street pole and 3no cabinets with associated ancillary works (summary)

  Refused Prior approval 22 docs

• 306, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AA

  2980/25 Submitted 20 Oct 2025 74m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 261, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT

  2263/26 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 87m away

  81% 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 87m away

  84% 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 87m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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