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68, Forest Approach, Woodford Green, IG8 9BS

Awaiting decision Redbridge 2553/26 Cert. Lawfulness Proposed

Works: Loft or dormer Roofing Windows or glazing

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. New window to gable end. Three front roof lights. (Summary).

As published by the council, reference 2553/26

Application record

Reference
2553/26
Type
Cert. Lawfulness Proposed
Status
Under assessment
Received
28 Sep 2026
Validated
29 Sep 2026
Ward
Churchfields
Postcode
IG8 9BS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Redbridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 2556/26 Awaiting decision

    68, Forest Approach, Woodford Green, IG8 9BS

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.94 metres.

    Submitted 28 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. 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

4 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

  • 68, Forest Approach, Woodford Green, IG8 9BS

    2556/26 Submitted 28 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    81% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.94 metres.

    Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 3 docs
    Small domestic

  • 41, Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9HW

    3204/25 Submitted 11 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Conversion of garage into a habitable room. Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating a Juliet balcony. Hip to gable with roof alterations. Three front rooflights. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 14 docs

  • 41, Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9HW

    2957/25 Submitted 15 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Conversion of garage into a habitable room. Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating Juliet balcony. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. New lean-to roof. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)

    Refused Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 14 docs

  • 41, Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9HW

    0055/26 Submitted 6 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Construction of hipped roof above first floor side extension. (Summary)

    Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
    Domestic

  • Development At 64, Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green

    0717/23 Submitted 13 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Demolish garage. Erection of detached three bedroom dwellinghouse with basement, associated amenity space, car parking, cycle and refuse storage. (summary)

    Granted Full applications Demolition 18 docs
    Domestic

  • Development At 64, Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green

    3261/25 Submitted 18 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Erection of a single dwelling 3 bedroom house with basement, associated amenity space, car parking, cycle and refuse storage. (Summary)(Amended description)

    Granted Full applications 24 docs
    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