12, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BS

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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 37 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Redbridge for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 22, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BS

  1189/26 Submitted 5 May 2026 44m away

  Use of property as Large HMO (Sui Generis). (summary)

  Decided Lawful development 6 docs

• 15, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP

  2496/21 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 52m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 2.90 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 15, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP

  0294/26 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 52m away

  Change of use from a small HMO to a Large HMO (Sui Generis) for 8 people with associated cycle and refuse storage. (Summary)

  Refused Full applications 20 docs

• 15, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP

  1950/21 Submitted 7 May 2021 52m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights (summary)

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 10 docs

• 15, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP

  1222/26 Submitted 6 May 2026 52m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. Change of use from small HMO to a large HMO for 8 people with associated waste/refuse, cycle store and amenity space (summary)

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 23 docs

• 15, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP

  2568/25 Submitted 9 Sep 2025 55m away

  Change of use from a small HMO into a large HMO for upto 8 people. (Summary).

  Refused Full applications 20 docs

• 2299/26 Awaiting decision

  56, Betchworth Road, SEVEN KINGS, Ilford, IG3 9JG

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

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2307/26 Awaiting decision

  7, Shepherds Close, Romford, RM6 5AD

  Demolish detached rear outbuilding and single storey rear extension. Detached rear outbuilding. Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. (Summary).

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 1825/26 Decided

  Bradwell Close Sports Ground, Bradwell Close, London

  Erection of new changing room building and groundsman's shed (summary)

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2281/26 Awaiting decision

  14, Burslem Avenue, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 3EH

  Single storey front extension to create porch. Single storey side extension. (summary)

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2294/26 Awaiting decision

  196, Hampton Road, Ilford, IG1 1PW

  Remove chimney. Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary).

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development