56, Betchworth Road, SEVEN KINGS, Ilford, IG3 9JG

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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

• 56, Betchworth Road, SEVEN KINGS, Ilford, IG3 9JG

  2293/26 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 0m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.20 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat First Floor, 47, Betchworth Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9JF

  0677/26 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 30m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary)

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 14 docs

• 25, South Park Drive, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9AA

  1224/26 Submitted 6 May 2026 79m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 23, South Park Drive, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9AA

  0682/23 Submitted 7 Mar 2023 88m away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer. Alterations to fenestrations. (summary)

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 59, Cobham Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9JW

  0256/26 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 97m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.20 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.

  Refused Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 32, Cobham Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9JP

  0691/23 Submitted 8 Mar 2023 98m away

  Change of use from a single dwelling house (C3) into a Children's Care Home (C2). (Summary).

  Decided Lawful development 9 docs
  Domestic

• 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
• 2296/26 Awaiting decision

  1, Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LZ

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Five front rooflights. (Summary).

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development