48, Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4PN

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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

• 54, Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4PJ

  3114/21 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 40m away

  Two storey side extension. Single and part first floor rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Domestic

• 3, Holt Way, Chigwell, IG7 4HL

  0010/26 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 46m away

  Installation of external wall insulation with render finish and associated works. Replacement windows. (summary)

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 60, Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4PJ

  2554/25 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 61m away

  Installation of external wall insulation with render finish and associated works. Replacement windows. (summary)

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 37, Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4PJ

  2553/25 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 61m away

  Installation of external wall insulation with render finish and associated works. (summary)

  Decided Lawful development 18 docs

• 6, Holt Way, Chigwell, IG7 4HL

  2576/25 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 68m away

  Installation of external wall insulation with render finish and associated works. Replacement windows (summary)

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 41, Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4PJ

  0590/26 Submitted 4 Mar 2026 74m away

  Installation of external wall insulation with render finish and associated works. (summary)

  Decided Lawful development 18 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