5, Bearing Way, Chigwell, IG7 4ND

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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, Bearing Way, Chigwell, IG7 4ND

  0603/26 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 10m away

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

  Decided Lawful development 18 docs

• 351, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4AL

  0069/26 Submitted 8 Jan 2026 32m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 17, Bearing Way, Chigwell, IG7 4ND

  0087/26 Submitted 8 Jan 2026 46m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 357, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4AN

  0644/26 Submitted 9 Mar 2026 46m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 1, Bearing Close, Chigwell, IG7 4NE

  1479/26 Submitted 3 Jun 2026 78m away

  Double storey side extension. (Summary).

  Granted Householder Extension 16 docs
  Domestic

• 5, Coppice Path, Chigwell, IG7 4AW

  2729/25 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 112m away

  Part single storey rear extension. Conversion of garage in to a habitable room. Alterations to fenestrations (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Small 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