52, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DD

1. 25 Jun 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 1 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Assessment

   Previously Under assessment.

5. 20 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Granted/Approved - with conditions

Redbridge granted permission on 20 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Development At 58, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford

  2273/24 Submitted 15 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  First floor rear extension. Conversion of HMO into 5 self-contained (1x1, 1x1, 1x1, 1x1 and 1x1 bedrooms) flats. Enlargement and conversion of existing outbuilding to accommodate one (1x1) studio flat. All flats with associated waste / refuse, cycle store, car parking and amenity space. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary). (AMENDED DESCRIPTION).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 15 docs

• 42 and 44, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, Essex

  3270/21 Submitted 2 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Part first floor rear extensions. (Summary).

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• 94, Belgrave Road, Ilford, IG1 3AL

  1078/26 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Use of property as Large HMO (sui generis) (summary)

  Refused Lawful development 6 docs

• 37, Mayfair Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DJ

  0741/26 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  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.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 65, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DG

  4171/19 Submitted 28 Oct 2019 100 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs
  Domestic

• 34, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DD

  0427/26 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use from single dwelling (C3(a)) to supported living (C3(b)) for up to 4 people (summary)

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs
  Domestic

• 2625/26 Awaiting decision

  20, Wolsey Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2SN

  Single storey rear extension. (Summary).

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Householder
• 2619/26 Awaiting decision

  48, Bushey Avenue, South Woodford, London, E18 2DS

  Single storey side extension. Demolish garage. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Householder
• 2618/26 Awaiting decision

  40, Canterbury Avenue, CRANBROOK, Ilford, IG1 3NE

  Alterations to roof profile over side extension. Installation of two side rooflights. (summary)

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Householder
• 2169/26 Granted

  121, Brian Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5BT

  Part first floor rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2288/26 Granted

  45, Harpenden Road, Wanstead, London, E12 5HL

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights. (Summary).

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Householder