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23, Sunnymede Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1JU

Refused Redbridge 1535/26 Cert. Lawfulness Proposed (fasttrack)

At appeal, which passes the decision to the national inspectorate. Anyone who commented before is normally able to comment again.

Proposal

Change of use from a single dwelling house (C3(a)) into a Children’s Care Home (C3(b)) for up to four residents with up to three children under 18 and one carer. (Summary).

As published by the council, reference 1535/26

Application record

Reference
1535/26
Type
Cert. Lawfulness Proposed (fasttrack)
Status
Appeal lodged
Decision
Unlawful
Received
9 Jun 2026
Validated
17 Jun 2026
Decided
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Barkingside
Decision by
Delegated C/Signed G. Cooper
Postcode
IG6 1JU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Redbridge register

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 2 refused.

  • 2391/26 Awaiting decision

    23, Sunnymede Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1JU

    Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (C3(a)) into Supported Living (C3(b)) for three adults (aged over 18) and two carers on a shift basis (with only one carer present at any one time). (Summary).

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2845/24 Refused

    23, Sunnymede Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1JU

    Change of use from a single dwelling house C3(b) into a Children’s Care Home C3(b). (Summary).

    Decided 31 Oct 2024 Lawful development
  • 2834/24 Granted

    23, Sunnymede Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1JU

    Detached rear outbuilding. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).

    Decided 8 Nov 2024 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Jun 2026

    Received by Redbridge

  2. 17 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Unlawful

  4. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

14 documents on file for this application

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What happens at appeal

This application is at appeal, which passes the decision from Redbridge to the planning inspectorate, and the outcome will replace the council's decision. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About lawful development applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 23, Sunnymede Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1JU

    2845/24 Submitted 15 Oct 2024 0m away

    Change of use from a single dwelling house C3(b) into a Children’s Care Home C3(b). (Summary).

    Refused Lawful development 15 docs
    Domestic

  • 23, Sunnymede Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1JU

    2834/24 Submitted 15 Oct 2024 0m away

    Detached rear outbuilding. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

  • 23, Sunnymede Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1JU

    2391/26 Submitted 10 Sep 2026 0m away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

    Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (C3(a)) into Supported Living (C3(b)) for three adults (aged over 18) and two carers on a shift basis (with only one carer present at any one time). (Summary).

    Awaiting decision Lawful development 10 docs
    Domestic

  • 31, Sunnymede Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1JU

    4312/19 Submitted 12 Nov 2019 31m away

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.0 metres, highest point of 3 metres and height at the eaves of 2.8 metres

    Decided Prior approval Extension 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • 1A, Sunnymede Drive, BARKINGSIDE, Ilford, IG6 1JU

    3303/25 Submitted 20 Nov 2025 74m away

    First floor side extension and part rear extension. One front and rear rooflights. (Summary)

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs

  • 23, Southwood Gardens, Barkingside, Ilford, IG2 6YF

    2740/25 Submitted 26 Sep 2025 86m away

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.89 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

    Granted Prior approval Extension 11 docs
    Small domestic

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

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    7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2338/26 Granted

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    4 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 1906/26 Granted

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    Remove chimneys. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front rooflights (Summary).

    16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 0891/26 Refused

    2, Westmorland Close, Wanstead, London, E12 5HS

    Use of property as Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 9 people. (summary)

    31 Mar 2026 Lawful development
  • 2339/26 Granted

    32, Fairlop Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2EF

    Loft conversion with rear dormer, two front rooflights. (summary)

    7 Sep 2026 Lawful development