Planning application
159, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HU
Works: Loft or dormer
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Loft conversion with a rear / side dormer. Two front rooflights. (Summary).
As published by the council, reference 1251/26
Application record
- Reference
- 1251/26
- Type
- Cert. Lawfulness Proposed
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Unlawful
- Received
- 11 May 2026
- Validated
- 12 May 2026
- Decided
- 15 May 2026
- Ward
- Valentines
- Decision by
- Delegated C/Signed T.Smith-Keary
- Postcode
- IG1 4HU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Redbridge register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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1305/26 Decided
159, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HU
Loft conversion with a rear / side dormer. Two front rooflights. (Summary).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 May 2026
Received by Redbridge
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12 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 May 2026
Decision issued: Unlawful
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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