78, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT Data via plota.co.uk

1077/26 - Prior Approval - Householders (fasttrack) Decided
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Apr 2026
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Validated
23 Apr 2026
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Not Permitted Development
18 May 2026

Not Permitted Development on 18 May 2026 · Delegated C/Signed T.Smith-Keary · Last checked 12 Jul 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.
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Also on the record
Inside the Redbridge built-up area; Designated open space 24 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Prior Approval - Householders (fasttrack)
Postcode
IG4 5PT
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Ward
Clayhall
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 May 2026
Decision
Not Permitted Development
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed T.Smith-Keary
Applicant
Show
Agent
STRAIGHT ARCH LTD.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14878437
Comments by
14 May 2026
Site or press notice
23 Apr 2026
Statutory expiry
14 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2020 Refused
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.0 metres, highest point of 3.2 metres and…
3553/20
2020 Withdrawn
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.0 metres, highest point of 3.2 metres and…
2327/20
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
60, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating a Juliet balcony. Hip to gable roof alte…
0182/22
2021 Approved
60, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres an…
4857/21
2021 Approved
36, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.40 metres an…
4585/21
2021 Withdrawn
Development At Redbridge Recreation Ground, Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford
Two storey building for use as a club house incorpoating a small kitchen area. (Summary).
2039/21
2020 Refused
56, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Part first floor rear extension. (Summary).
3741/20
2020 Approved
56, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Part first floor rear extension (Summary)
0911/20
2018 Refused
Redbridge Recreation Ground, Keswick Gardens, Ilford
Formation of a footpath, planting of trees and providing seats. (Summary)
4230/18
2018 Approved
36, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Rear outbuilding (retrospective). (Summary)
4120/18
2018 Approved
64, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
2026/18
2017 Approved
66, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alteration. Three front roof lights…
5315/17
2017 Approved
66, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
5145/17
2017 Withdrawn
Redbridge Recreation Ground, Keswick Gardens, Ilford
New foot path and landscaping works. (Summary)
1719/17
2017 Approved
68, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alteration. Two front roof lights. Ne…
3148/17
2017 Approved
70, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
3423/17
2017 Approved
30, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alteration with new window to gable e…
2948/17
2017 Withdrawn
70, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.2 metres, highest point of 4 metres and he…
2779/17
2017 Withdrawn
70, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
2108/17
2016 Approved
32, Torquay Gardens, ILFORD, IG4 5PT
Demolition of the existing garage. Erection of new storage shed. (Summary)
3973/16
2016 Approved
56, Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5PT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3.212 metres and…
2411/16
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