1, Beechcroft Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1LA

1. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 21 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 5 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Assessment

   Previously Under assessment.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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

• 1, Beechcroft Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1LA

  1320/26 Submitted 18 May 2026 0m away

  Remove chimney. Side dormer extension to existing loft conversion incorporating Juliet balcony. (Summary)

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Domestic

• 1, Beechcroft Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1LA

  1307/26 Submitted 18 May 2026 9m away

  Single storey rear / side extension. (Summary).

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 23, Ashford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1JZ

  2815/21 Submitted 6 Jul 2021 48m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 23, Ashford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1JZ

  2870/21 Submitted 6 Jul 2021 48m away

  Single storey side extension (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT LAND AND BUILDINGS SOUTH SIDE OF OAKDALE ROAD CORNER OF OAKDALE ROAD AND, WOODVILLE ROAD, SOUTH WOODFORD, LONDON

  1813/26 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 54m away

  51% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Demolish garages. Construct a new single (one x 3-bedroom) dwelling house with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage. (Summary)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 20 docs
  Domestic

• 16, Albert Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1LE

  0819/23 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 63m away

  Loft conversion with rear/side dormer. Alterations to fenestrations. (summary)

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Domestic

• 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