64, Headley Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6LX

1. 22 Aug 2025

   Received by Redbridge

2. 9 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Lawful

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Redbridge granted permission on 29 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Development Rear Of 66 Headley Drive In, Otley Approach, Gants Hill, Ilford

  1309/26 Submitted 18 May 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 of approved planning permission 1782/24: Alterations to roof design to increase the overall height. Addition of roof overhangs. Updated fenestration including additional glazing. Changes to materials from full render to a brick and render finish. (Summary).

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs

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

  3658/21 Submitted 25 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Detached rear outbuilding. (Summary).

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• 521, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LT

  1618/26 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for up to 6 people. (Summary).

  Refused Full applications 15 docs
  Domestic

• 540, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6PH

  1462/26 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 100 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs

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

  0143/26 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 100 yards 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).

  Refused Lawful development 9 docs
  Domestic

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

  0054/23 Submitted 9 Jan 2023 100 yards 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)

  Granted Lawful development 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