78, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4JG Data via plota.co.uk

0951/26 - Cert. Lawfulness Existing Under assessment
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Use as a small HMO (C4) and use of the detached rear outbuilding as a self contained residential unit (C3). (Summary). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
10 Apr 2026
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Validated
15 Apr 2026
Decision
Expected by 4 Jun 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 177.

The consultation period closed on 6 May 2026.

Documents

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Site constraints 3

Air quality management area: Redbridge AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Redbridge built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 2 (poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £440,000 in October 2018. Semi-detached house, freehold.

23 October 2018£440,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale
12 January 1995£20,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area91 m² (980 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (73 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2017, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Other new applications on this street

1 Oct 2026Pending

50, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4JG

Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 2.90

2580/26
9 May 2026Approved

22, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4JG

First floor part rear and side extension. (Summary)

1243/26
6 Aug 2026Approved

224, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4AD

Single storey rear extension with a pitched roof (summary)

1776/26
14 Jul 2026Pending

7, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4JH

T1 Oak

09/26

Nearby new applications

1 Oct 2026Pending

50, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4JG

Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 2.90

2580/26
24 Sept 2026Pending

362, New North Road, HAINAULT, Ilford, IG6 3DY

Loft conversion with rear a dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front r

2459/26
24 Jul 2026Pending

70, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF

Part single and part double side and rear extension, Single Storey rear infill a...

EPF/1432/26
10 Sept 2026Approved

362, New North Road, Ilford, IG6 3DY

Demolish rear conservatory and rear / side garage. Single storey rear infill and

2335/26
7 Sept 2026Approved

362, New North Road, Ilford, IG6 3DY

Single storey rear extension with a depth of 8.00 metres, highest point of 3.95

2330/26
5 Sept 2026Approved

10, Fawn Road, Chigwell, IG7 4HG

Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (summary)

2338/26

Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Cert. Lawfulness Existing
Postcode
IG7 4JG
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
Hainault
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Jun 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Planning and Building Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 177, past the statutory target. 91% of changes of use in Redbridge are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 1 Oct 2026.

Day 177121 days past the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
33%approved
178decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Redbridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Redbridge decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14837765
Comments by
6 May 2026
Site or press notice
15 Apr 2026
Statutory expiry
6 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

9 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Rear outbuilding. (Summary)
4010/19
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
5, Tine Road, Chigwell, IG7 4HP
Single storey front extension. (Summary).
1444/24
2021 Refused
Telecommunication Installation Fronting Tine Road On Grass Verge At, Bramshill Close, Chigwell
Telecommunications - Installation of 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base…
2724/21
2018 Approved
1, Tine Road, Chigwell, IG7 4HP
Demolition of the existing porch. New front extension. Alterations to fenestrations. Resu…
0816/18
2018 Approved
Development Site At, Stanway Close, Chigwell, IG7 4BY
Secured by Design (Condition 8); Hard and soft landscaping (Condition 11); Open space (Co…
4432/16/03
2017 Approved
5, Tine Road, Chigwell, IG7 4HP
Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front roof lights (…
4733/17
2017 Approved
Development Site At, Stanway Close, Chigwell
(Condition 4) Construction activity; (Condition 5) Ground investigation; (Condition 6) Dr…
4432/16/01
2017 Approved
Development Site At, Stanway Close, Chigwell
Affordable housing (Condition 3): Erection of 3 storey block containing 1x1, 3x2, and 2x3…
4432/16/02
2016 Approved
Development Site At Stanway Close, Chigwell
Erection of 3 storey block containing 1x1, 3x2, and 2x3 bedroom flats with ancillary car…
4432/16
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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.