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26, Galsworthy Avenue, Romford, RM6 4QA

Awaiting decision Redbridge 2537/26 Cert. Lawfulness Proposed

Works: Loft or dormer Roofing

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. Alterations to side fenestrations. (Summary).

As published by the council, reference 2537/26

Application record

Reference
2537/26
Type
Cert. Lawfulness Proposed
Status
Under Assessment
Received
28 Sep 2026
Validated
29 Sep 2026
Ward
Seven Kings
Decision by
Delegated C/Signed T.Smith-Keary
Postcode
RM6 4QA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Redbridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 2490/26 Awaiting decision

    26, Galsworthy Avenue, Romford, RM6 4QA

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.80 metres and height at the eaves of 2.80 metres.

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Sep 2026

    Received by Redbridge

  2. 29 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 6 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 9 Oct 2026

    Status changed to Under Assessment

    Previously Under assessment.

  5. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 24 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

14 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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.

About lawful development applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 26, Galsworthy Avenue, Romford, RM6 4QA

    2490/26 Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    81% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.80 metres and height at the eaves of 2.80 metres.

    Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 13 docs
    Small domestic
  • 26, Galsworthy Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4QA

    2416/25 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Front porch with a mono-pitched roof canopy. Demolish rear side extension. Single storey side / rear extension with steps leading to garden. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • 28, Galsworthy Avenue, Romford, RM6 4QA

    3167/25 Submitted 7 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.5 metres, highest point of 3.5 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

    Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
    Small domestic
  • 18, Galsworthy Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4QA

    0417/23 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 50 yards away

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

    Granted Prior approval Extension 11 docs
    Small domestic
  • 17, Mannin Road, Romford, RM6 4PT

    2079/26 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. Detached rear outbuilding (summary)

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 14 docs
  • 48, Galsworthy Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4QA

    0607/23 Submitted 28 Feb 2023 100 yards away

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.95 metres.

    Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
    Small domestic

In Redbridge

  • 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