1, Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LZ

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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, Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LZ

  2687/24 Submitted 3 Oct 2024 0m away

  Demolish existing garage. Detached rear outbuilding. Front extension. (summary)(Amended Description)

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 11, Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LZ

  3410/21 Submitted 10 Aug 2021 44m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating a Juliet balcony. Four front roof lights. (Summary).

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 78, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5ND

  1005/26 Submitted 15 Apr 2026 78m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating Juliet balcony. Hip to gable roof alterations. Two front rooflights. (Summary)

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 4 docs

• 47, Ambleside Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HH

  2763/24 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 90m away

  Single storey rear extension with flat roof (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 23, Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LZ

  3095/21 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 93m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 48, Ridgeway Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HL

  1901/26 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 107m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.40 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 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