Planning application
5, Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NP
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Change of use from C3 Single Dwellinghouse to a C2 Supported Living Home for up to 6 young adults (Retropective). (summary)
As published by the council, reference 1440/26
Application record
- Reference
- 1440/26
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Permission/Consent
- Received
- 27 May 2026
- Validated
- 28 May 2026
- Decided
- 16 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Cranbrook
- Decision by
- Delegated C/Signed A. Van Overbeke
- Postcode
- IG1 3NP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Redbridge register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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3328/25 Refused
5, Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NP
Change of use from a dwellinghouse to a care home for no more than 6 occupants (summary) Existing use description (Is use change): The existing use of the property is C3
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 May 2026
Received by Redbridge
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28 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Permission/Consent
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
15 documents on file for this application
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5, Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NP
Change of use from a dwellinghouse to a care home for no more than 6 occupants (summary) Existing use description (Is use change): The existing use of the property is C3
Refused Lawful development 8 docsDomestic -
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1956/26 Refused
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Change of use from a single dwellinghouse to a small HMO for up to 4 people. (Summary)
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1865/26 Refused
13, Lambs Meadow, Woodford Green, IG8 8QD
Change of use from a single dwelling (C3) house into a Children's Home (C2). (Summary)
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1596/26 Refused
96, Mortlake Road, Ilford, IG1 2SY
Change of use from a single dwellinghouse to a small HMO for up to 6 people. (Retrospective) (Summary)