53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 3 refused.

• 0993/26 Refused

  53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  Loft conversion with two dormers. Removal of chimney (summary)

  Decided 12 May 2026 Lawful development
• 0407/26 Refused

  53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  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.

  Decided 25 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• 0411/26 Refused

  53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  Upward extension of an additional single storey, maximum height of 2.7 metres. (Summary).

  Decided 7 Apr 2026 Prior approval

1. 6 Oct 2026

   Received by Redbridge

2. 7 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 December 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.

• 53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  0407/26 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 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.

  Refused Prior approval Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  0993/26 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Loft conversion with two dormers. Removal of chimney (summary)

  Refused Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ

  0411/26 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Upward extension of an additional single storey, maximum height of 2.7 metres. (Summary).

  Refused Prior approval Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT 53, LEXDEN DRIVE, ROMFORD

  1889/26 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension. Part first floor rear extension. Conversion of the existing dwellinghouse to create two self-contained residential flats with associated car parking, waste/refuse, cycle store, and private amenity space. Removal of chimney. Alterations to fenestrations (summary)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 26 docs
  Domestic

• 144, Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8XW

  0313/23 Submitted 1 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Change of use from a single dwelling house (C3a) into a Children's Care Home (C2). (Summary).

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs
  Domestic

• 15, Gresham Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TL

  0629/26 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 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.

  Refused Prior approval 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
• 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
• 2614/26 Awaiting decision

  43, Ardwell Avenue, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1AW

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front roof lights (summary)

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development