81, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EY

1. 2 Oct 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 3 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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.

• 100, Balfour Road, Ilford

  1798/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  TPO 101/14 - T1 (Lime) - T1 (Lime) - reduce crown height by approximately 3 - 4m and reduce lateral branch spread by approximately 2m (leaving the tree at approximately 12m in height). (Summary).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 53, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU

  2160/26 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  53% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for up to 5 people. (Retrospective). (Summary).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs
  Domestic

• 117, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HS

  1786/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Use of a single room as a home office to operate as a Private Hire Vehicle operator. (Summary)

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• 45, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU

  2762/25 Submitted 26 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  TPO 55/13 - T1 (Ash) - remove deadwood and decaying branches. (Summary).

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 119, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EZ

  0708/26 Submitted 13 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey side rear extension with bi-fold doors. Alterations to rear roof (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT 125, BALFOUR ROAD, ILFORD

  2247/26 Submitted 25 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  53% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Single storey rear extension. Subdivision of ground floor flat into two (one x 1-bedroom and one x 2-bedroom) self-contained flats with associated cycle storage, waste / refuse and amenity space. (Summary).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 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