Planning application
142, Somerville Road, Romford, RM6 5AS
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 2579/26
Application record
- Reference
- 2579/26
- Type
- Prior Approval - Householders
- Status
- Under assessment
- Received
- 30 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Chadwell
- Postcode
- RM6 5AS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Redbridge register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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2433/26 Awaiting decision
142, Somerville Road, Romford, RM6 5AS
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.50 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2026
Received by Redbridge
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6 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat 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 prior approval applications in a median of 30 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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142, Somerville Road, Romford, RM6 5AS
81% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.50 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 8 docsSmall domestic -
138, Somerville Road, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford, RM6 5AS
Use as an HMO for up to 6 people. (Retrospective) (Summary)
Refused Full applications 12 docs -
148, Somerville Hall, Somerville Road, Romford, RM6 5AT
53% historically approved · decision due ~19 May
Demolish temporary structure. Single storey side extension (summary)
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docsSmall domestic -
42, Fields Park Crescent, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5AP
Two storey side extension. Part single, part two storey rear extension. (summary)
Granted Householder Extension 9 docsDomestic -
42, Fields Park Crescent, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5AP
Two storey side extension. Part single, part two storey rear extension. (summary)
Granted Householder Extension 8 docsDomestic -
187, Somerville Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5AU
Part first floor rear extension with hipped roof (summary)
Granted Householder Extension 11 docsDomestic
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2622/26 Awaiting decision
19, Beverley Crescent, Woodford Green, IG8 9DD
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.20 metres, highest point of 3.75 metres and height at the eaves of 2.40 metres.
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2613/26 Awaiting decision
38, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.43 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
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2602/26 Awaiting decision
11, Airthrie Road, Ilford, IG3 9QT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
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2603/26 Awaiting decision
79, Hazeldene Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, IG3 9RA
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.
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2203/26 Granted
25, HAMPTON ROAD, ILFORD, IG1 1PS
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.