7, Shepherds Close, Romford, RM6 5AD

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

• 104, Havering Gardens, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford, RM6 5AB

  PP-15076321 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 60m away

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

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 104, Havering Gardens, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford, RM6 5AB

  1928/26 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 60m away

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

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Development At Newton Industrial Estate, Eastern Avenue West, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford

  1472/25 Submitted 15 May 2025 73m away

  51% historically approved · decision due ~12 Sep

  Demolish existing buildings. Redevelopment of site for a mixed-use development four to ten storeys in height to provide 196no. residential units (C3), light industrial workshops (Eg ii and Eg iii), office and community facility (Eg i / F2) uses and associated car and cycle parking, landscaping, highway works and associated infrastructure. AMENDED PLANS (Minor amendments to submitted scheme, including removal of a vehicular access onto Shepherds Close) (Summary).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 137 docs
  Major scheme

• Development At Shepherd House 143, Shepherds Close, Chadwell Heath, Romford

  3716/23 Submitted 18 Dec 2023 99m away

  Roof extension and three storey rear extension to enlarge existing flats. Creation of three addition flats (3x1 bedroom) with associated waste/refuse and cycle store (summary)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension 16 docs

• Development At Shepherd House 143, Shepherds Close, Chadwell Heath, Romford

  3921/21/02 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 99m away

  Discharge of conditions of approved permission 3921/21: Submission of material samples (condition 3), Cycle Parking (condition 4) (summary)

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Development At Shepherd House 143, Shepherds Close, Chadwell Heath, Romford

  0182/21 Submitted 19 Jan 2021 99m away

  Three storey side extension including the conversion of two studio flats into one bedroom flats and the creation of a new one bedroom flat with associated waste/refuse (Summary)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension 13 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
• 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