6, Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6UL

1. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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

• 6, Ethelbert Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UL

  0137/26 Submitted 13 Jan 2026 0m away

  Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for up to five people with associated waste/refuse, cycle parking and car parking. Internal alterations (summary)

  Refused Full applications 15 docs
  Domestic

• 1, Avery Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UJ

  2777/21 Submitted 29 Jun 2021 54m away

  Part first floor rear extension. Loft conversion with a side rear dormer. Three front roof lights (Summary)

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Domestic

• 301, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6NT

  0521/23 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 55m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.00 metres, highest point of 3.40 metres and height at the eaves of 2.65 metres.

  Refused Prior approval Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 7, Avery Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UJ

  0132/23 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 74m away

  Demolish existing rear extension. Single and part first floor rear extension. (Summary)

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Domestic

• 128, Home Heather House, Beehive Lane, Ilford

  0623/25/01 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 85m away

  Discharge of conditions for approved permission 0623/22: replacement tree (Condition 2). (Summary).

  Granted Conditions Trees

• 128, Home Heather House, Beehive Lane, Ilford

  1686/26 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 85m away

  TPO 06/13 - G1 (Yew) - remove deadwood, crown thinning 25% over the group and sub lateral reduction of 0.5m to clear branches; and T3 (Birch) - crown reduce by 2m; and T4 (Alder - dead) - fell, grind and replace; and T1 (Ash) - sub lateral reduction by 2m. (Summary)

  Granted Trees 6 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