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271, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PN

Refused Redbridge 3511/25 Full Planning Permission

Works: Extension Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Single storey rear extension. Change of use from single dwellinghouse to Small HMO for up to 6 people. (summary)

As published by the council, reference 3511/25

Application record

Reference
3511/25
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse Permission/Consent
Received
15 Dec 2025
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Decided
3 Mar 2026
Ward
Cranbrook
Decision by
Delegated C/Signed A. Van Overbeke
Postcode
IG1 3PN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Redbridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 3096/25 Granted

    271, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PN

    Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.80 metres.

    Decided 20 Nov 2025 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Dec 2025

    Received by Redbridge

  2. 7 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Refuse Permission/Consent

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

24 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Redbridge refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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

    3096/25 Submitted 30 Oct 2025 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 2.80 metres.

    Granted Prior approval Extension 12 docs
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  • 146, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PR

    0454/23 Submitted 14 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    Use as a small HMO. (Summary).

    Granted Lawful development 8 docs
  • 259, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PN

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    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 16 docs
  • 110, Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SE

    4122/19 Submitted 22 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    Demolish rear and side timber shed. Two storey and part single storey side and rear extension. (Summary).

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

    4059/19 Submitted 18 Oct 2019 50 yards away

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    Refused Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 5 docs
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    0392/26 Submitted 12 Feb 2026 100 yards away

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