459, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LS

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 463, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LS

  0971/23 Submitted 4 Apr 2023 12m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.00 metres, highest point of 3.27 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 2, Headley Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6LX

  4360/19 Submitted 13 Nov 2019 82m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front roof lights. Alterations to existing roof. (Summary).

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 8 docs

• 2, Headley Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6LX

  4289/19 Submitted 8 Nov 2019 82m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and height at the eaves of 3 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 486, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6EQ

  1231/26 Submitted 11 May 2026 87m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 27, Headley Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6LY

  0143/26 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 91m away

  Change of use from a single dwelling house (C3) into Assisted Living (C3b) for two children (8-18 years) with two staff on rotation and one manager. (Summary).

  Decided Lawful development 9 docs
  Domestic

• 27, Headley Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6LY

  0054/23 Submitted 9 Jan 2023 91m away

  Change of use of property to a 24-hour Care Home for up to four young people (8 to 18 years old) with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Two fulltime staff working on a shift pattern. (Summary)

  Decided Lawful development 13 docs

• 2032/26 Granted

  51, Sandyhill Road, Ilford, IG1 2ET

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.30 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  3 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 2033/26 Granted

  76, Vaughan Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PD

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.80 metres.

  3 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 2031/26 Granted

  3, Naseby Road, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0NW

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  3 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 2292/26 Awaiting decision

  50, Windsor Road, Ilford, IG1 1HQ

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.61 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 2301/26 Awaiting decision

  257, Stradbroke Grove, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0DH

  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.

  2 Sep 2026 Prior approval