156, West Grove, Woodford Green, IG8 7NW Data via plota.co.uk

0877/26 - Householder Approved

Proposal

Single story rear/side extension. (summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Approved
8 May 2026

Approved on 8 May 2026 · Delegated C/Signed C. Zhandire · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 5

D12 (Fire safety)D3 (Optimising site capacity through the design-led approach)G6 (Biodiversity and access to nature)LP26 (Promoting High Quality Design)LP30 (Household Extensions)

Constraints recorded by the council for this site. Documents on the council site ↗

Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Householder
Postcode
IG8 7NW
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Ward
Bridge
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 May 2026
Decision
Granted/Approved - with conditions
Decision date
8 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed C. Zhandire
Applicant
Show
Agent
Merritt Design Partnership Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14815055
Comments by
2 May 2026
Press notice
12 Apr 2026
Redbridge
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#174 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Redbridge ranks #129 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Redbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Redbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #267 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #129 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #90 of 296
57%
Minor dwellings approved
152 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
32%
Change of use approved
192 decided
1,673
Total decisions
461 refused in the year to March 2026