51, Highbury Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8AE

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. 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

• 51, Highbury Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8AE

  1853/26 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 51, Highbury Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8AE

  1840/26 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 59, Highbury Gardens, SEVEN KINGS, Ilford, Redbridge, IG3 8AF

  3588/25 Submitted 23 Dec 2025 35m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 40, Highbury Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8AA

  1461/26 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 72m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 9, North Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8AJ

  2681/24 Submitted 2 Oct 2024 79m away

  Single storey rear extension. (Summary).

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 27, Claremont Gardens, Ilford, IG3 8AH

  2228/26 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 92m away

  51% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

  Change of use from single dwellinghouse to Care Home for up to 3 adults. (summary)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 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