DEVELOPMENT AT 50, ELMHURST DRIVE, SOUTH WOODFORD, LONDON

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 1729/26 Refused

  DEVELOPMENT AT 50, ELMHURST DRIVE, SOUTH WOODFORD, LONDON

  Subdivision of existing dwelling to form two (one x 2-bedroom & one x 3-bedroom) self-contained flats with associated waste/refuse, cycle storage and amenity space. (Summary)

  Decided 4 Sep 2026 Full applications

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 18 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 November 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 full applications in a median of 77 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• DEVELOPMENT AT 50, ELMHURST DRIVE, SOUTH WOODFORD, LONDON

  1729/26 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Subdivision of existing dwelling to form two (one x 2-bedroom & one x 3-bedroom) self-contained flats with associated waste/refuse, cycle storage and amenity space. (Summary)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 12 docs
  Domestic

• 44, Elmhurst Drive, South Woodford, London, E18 1BT

  2369/21 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  First floor side extension (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT LAND WEST OF 2 EASTWOOD ROAD AND AT 47, ELMHURST DRIVE, SOUTH WOODFORD, LONDON

  0710/26 Submitted 12 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Demolish existing structure. Erection of one x 1-bedroom dwelling with associated, waste/refuse and cycle store (summary)

  Refused Full applications Demolition 15 docs
  Domestic

• 45, Elmhurst Drive, South Woodford, London, E18 1BP

  4448/19 Submitted 20 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alteration.Three front roof lights (Summary)

  Refused Householder Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Domestic

• 31, Elmhurst Drive, South Woodford, London, E18 1BP

  2957/21 Submitted 12 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Formation of pitched roof over existing two storey side extension. (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Domestic

• 27, Elmhurst Drive, South Woodford, London, E18 1BP

  2856/21 Submitted 5 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension. Two storey side extension (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 1450/26 Granted

  98 100, Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LD

  Alterations to the shopfront. Installation of an extraction flue to the rear elevation. (Summary).

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2621/26 Awaiting decision

  52, York Road, Ilford, IG1 3AQ

  Part single, part two storey rear extension. Change of use from Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 7 people to Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 9 people. (summary).

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 1889/26 Granted

  DEVELOPMENT AT 53, LEXDEN DRIVE, ROMFORD

  Two storey side extension. Part first floor rear extension. Conversion of the existing dwellinghouse to create two self-contained residential flats with associated car parking, waste/refuse, cycle store, and private amenity space. Removal of chimney. Alterations to fenestrations (summary)

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2067/26 Withdrawn

  Ashurst Drive Baptist Church, Ashurst Drive, Ilford, IG2 6QH

  Single storey front and side extension including three rooflights and associated landscaping works. (Summary).

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2595/26 Awaiting decision

  227, Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2RZ

  Single storey rear infill extension to retail shop (E(a) (summary)

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Full applications