5, Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NP

1. 26 Nov 2025

   Received by Redbridge

2. 27 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Unlawful

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

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• 5, Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NP

  1440/26 Submitted 27 May 2026 0m away

  Change of use from C3 Single Dwellinghouse to a C2 Supported Living Home for up to 6 young adults (Retropective). (summary)

  Refused Full applications 15 docs
  Domestic

• 167, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PJ

  3729/22 Submitted 17 Nov 2022 78m away

  Use of outbuilding as Home Beauty Salon/Clinic. (summary)

  Decided Lawful development 6 docs

• 33, Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SF

  4018/19 Submitted 15 Oct 2019 88m away

  Alterations to roof above double storey side extension. Loft conversion with a rear dormer two front roof lights, (Summary).

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 4, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL

  0662/23 Submitted 6 Mar 2023 93m away

  Single storey front extension. Conversion of garage into habitable room. (Summary)

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 259, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PN

  2979/21 Submitted 15 Jul 2021 111m away

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

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 16 docs

• 2, Ely Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NQ

  2522/25 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 114m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres. Amended Description of Development

  Granted Prior approval Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 2299/26 Awaiting decision

  56, Betchworth Road, SEVEN KINGS, Ilford, IG3 9JG

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front rooflights. (Summary).

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2307/26 Awaiting decision

  7, Shepherds Close, Romford, RM6 5AD

  Demolish detached rear outbuilding and single storey rear extension. Detached rear outbuilding. Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. (Summary).

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 1825/26 Decided

  Bradwell Close Sports Ground, Bradwell Close, London

  Erection of new changing room building and groundsman's shed (summary)

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2281/26 Awaiting decision

  14, Burslem Avenue, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 3EH

  Single storey front extension to create porch. Single storey side extension. (summary)

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2294/26 Awaiting decision

  196, Hampton Road, Ilford, IG1 1PW

  Remove chimney. Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary).

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development