48, The Drive, SOUTH WOODFORD, London, E18 2BJ

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 22 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Redbridge took a median of 39 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Redbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Redbridge decided householder applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 48, The Drive, London, E18 2BJ

  0779/26 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Remove conservatory. Remove rooflight to rear. Remove chimney. Single storey rear extension with terrace. 3x new rooflights. Removal/renovation of roof including new insulation. Remove pepple-dash and replace with render. Replacement windows. Conversion of garage into Art Studio including new window. Replacement fencing. Installation of external heat pump. Removal of Mimosa tree. New car turning area to front garden. (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 25 docs
  Small domestic

• 50, The Drive, South Woodford, London, E18 2BJ

  0063/26 Submitted 9 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Side dormer extension. (Summary).

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs
  Domestic

• 52, The Drive, South Woodford, London, E18 2BJ

  3096/21 Submitted 20 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  T2 (Sycamore) - remove dead stem, crown reduce height and spread by approximatley 2.5m, reshape and remove deadwood; T3 (Sycamore) - fell; and T4 (Hornbeam) - crown reduce height and spread by approximatley 2m. (Summary).

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 56, The Drive, South Woodford, London, E18 2BJ

  1113/26 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  Formation of means of access to a highway. Conversion of front garden into driveway. (summary)

  Awaiting decision Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• 1, Broadwalk, South Woodford, London, E18 2DJ

  3338/25 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  T1 (Eucalyptus) - remove 4no. lowest limbs. (Summary).

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Glenwood Court, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London

  3550/25 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  TPO 02/70 - T1 (Beech) - Reduce height by 1-2m, reduce lateral growth by 2-3m, prune back to suitable secondary growth, remove major deadwood and lift 5m. (Summary)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 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