Grange Hill Methodist Church, Burrow Road, Chigwell, IG7 4HQ Data via plota.co.uk

0763/26 - Full Planning Permission Approved

Proposal

Demolish front entrance lobby. Single storey front and side extension to provide a new entrance to the church. (Summary). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Consultation
24 Apr 2026
Approved
3 Jul 2026

Approved on 3 Jul 2026 · Delegated C/Signed C. Zhandire · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
IG7 4HQ
Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Ward
Hainault
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jun 2026
Decision
Granted/Approved - with conditions
Decision date
3 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed C. Zhandire
Applicant
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Agent
Methodist Church

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14788709
Comments by
12 May 2026
Site notice
24 Apr 2026
Press notice
21 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