20, Malford Grove, London, E18 2DX

1. 29 Sep 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 30 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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 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.

• 10, Laurel Way, South Woodford, London, E18 2UA

  2896/25 Submitted 9 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of a 1m high front boundary brick wall with metal railing. Single storey rear extension with a patio. Part first floor rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT 11, MALFORD GROVE, SOUTH WOODFORD, LONDON

  1281/26 Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  53% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  Demolish bungalow. Erection of two (two x 4-bed) semi-detached dwellings with associated amenity space, landscaping, car parking, EV charging points, cycle and waste storage. Formation of means of access to a highway. (summary)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 28 docs

• 10, Malford Grove, South Woodford, London, E18 2DX

  3224/21 Submitted 29 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 2A, Bushey Avenue, South Woodford, London, E18 2DS

  2877/21 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Upward extension of an additional single storey, maximum height of 2.985 metres. (Summary).

  Granted Prior approval Extension 26 docs
  Small domestic

• 35, Malford Grove, South Woodford, London, E18 2DX

  0857/23 Submitted 20 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 3.82 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.85 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 37, Malford Grove, London, E18 2DX

  1025/26 Submitted 16 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Loft conversion with a rear extension at first and second floor. One rear and two side dormers (summary)

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 23 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