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 39 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Redbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Redbridge decided lawful development applications in a median of 19 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  PP-15076321 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 100 yards away

  53% 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 100 yards 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 100 yards 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 100 yards 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

• 2527/26 Granted

  112, Bawdsey Avenue, NEWBURY PARK, Ilford, IG2 7TJ

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating a Juliet balcony. Three front roof lights (summary)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2139/26 Granted

  12, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BS

  Use as 9no. self-contained flats. (Summary).

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 2627/26 Awaiting decision

  53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  Demolish garage. Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2541/26 Granted

  93, Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4PF

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

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 2411/26 Granted

  182, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating two Juliet balconies. Three front rooflights. (Summary).

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development