26A, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JF

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 3 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 14 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Unlawful

5. 16 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Assessment

   Previously Under assessment.

Redbridge refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

• Development Site At 30 And 32, Balfour Road, Ilford

  2865/25 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 of approved planning permission 2839/20 - amendments to internal layouts and roof material. (Summary).

  Granted Amendments 10 docs
  Major scheme

• DEVELOPMENT AT 20, BALFOUR ROAD, ILFORD

  2268/26 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  53% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Subdivision of garden. Erection of one bedroom bungalow with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage. (summary)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• Development At 23, Balfour Road, Ilford

  1161/21/14 Submitted 15 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Discharge of conditions of approved permission 1161/21: Landscaping (Condition 20), Landscape Management Plan (Condition 21). (summary)

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• Development At 23, Balfour Road, Ilford

  1161/21/13 Submitted 15 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Discharge of conditions of approved permission 1161/21: Landscaping (Condition 20), Landscape Management Plan (Condition 21). (summary)

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• Development At 23, Balfour Road, Ilford

  2941/25 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Foundation installation on site to implement planning consent Ref:1161/21 for the erection of 20 residential units including 2 disabled parking spaces and associated bin store and bike store (summary)

  Granted Lawful development 16 docs

• 38, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EX

  4501/19 Submitted 25 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Change of use from dwelling (C3) to small HMO for up to 6 people (C4). (Summary).

  Refused Lawful development 8 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