38, Kensington Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EL

1. 17 Dec 2025

   Received by Redbridge

2. 18 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Granted/Approved - with conditions

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 38, Kensington Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EL

  3520/25 Submitted 17 Dec 2025 0m away

  Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating two Juliet balconies. Three front rooflights. (Summary)

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 14 docs

• 40, Kensington Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EL

  1782/26 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 6m away

  51% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  Change of use from a dwellinghouse (C3(a) to a children home (C2) for up to 4 children (summary)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs
  Domestic

• 36, Kensington Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EL

  3074/25 Submitted 27 Oct 2025 11m away

  Use a portion of the dwelling as a home office for private hire operator licence. (Summary)

  Decided Lawful development 7 docs
  Domestic

• 31, Seymour Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford

  0729/23 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 47m away

  TPO 05/04 - T1 (lime) - Re-pollard back to previous extents. (summary)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 49, Kensington Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EJ

  0721/26 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 63m 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 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 38, Endsleigh Gardens, CRANBROOK, Ilford, IG1 3EH

  1156/26 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 72m away

  Excavation of basement with lightwell. Single storey rear extension with a patio. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Internal alterations. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 1764/26 Granted

  42, Chiltern Way, Woodford Green, IG8 0RQ

  Detached rear outbuilding. (Summary).

  3 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2025/26 Granted

  16, GLENTHORNE GARDENS, BARKINGSIDE, ILFORD, IG6 1LB

  Detached rear outbuilding. (Summary).

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2921/25 Refused

  29, Tennyson Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 2QN

  Single storey rear extension with steps leading into the garden. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).

  13 Oct 2025 Householder
• 2297/26 Awaiting decision

  56, Billet Road, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford, RM6 5SU

  Part first floor front / side extension. One front rooflight. (Summary).

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 2282/26 Awaiting decision

  9, Broadwalk, SOUTH WOODFORD, London, E18 2DJ

  Two storey side extension. Two storey front extension to create bay windows. Single storey rear extension. Extension to existing rear dormer incorporating Juliette balcony. Alterations to fenestrations. (summary)

  1 Sep 2026 Householder