18, The Drive, South Woodford, London, E18 2BL Data via plota.co.uk

1142/26 - Householder Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Alterations to roof above existing rear extension to create roof terrace at first floor level with metal railings and associated landscaping works. Replace existing rear windows & patio door in ground floor with new glazed sliding doors. (Summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
29 Apr 2026
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Validated
5 May 2026
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Consultation
15 May 2026
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Approved
24 Jul 2026

Approved on 24 Jul 2026 · Delegated C/Signed A. Smith · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Site constraints 7

Heritage

HC1 (Heritage conservation and growth)LP33 (Heritage)

Planning designations

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)

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Householder
Postcode
E18 2BL
Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
South Woodford
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Jun 2026
Decision
Granted/Approved - with conditions
Decision date
24 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed A. Smith
Applicant
Show
Agent
Smith

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14822347
Comments by
31 May 2026
Site notice
15 May 2026
Press notice
10 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Alterations to roof above existing rear extension to create roof terrace at first floor l…
1996/22
2018 Approved
First floor rear extension. (Amended) (Summary).
1239/18
2016 Approved
Alterations to front wall/railings. New timber board fencing to side elevation. (Summary)
0052/16
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
19C, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
SG1 (Mixed Species Group) - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) (summary)
3364/25
2025 Approved
21A, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
T3 (Sycamore) - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) (summary)
3379/25
2025 Withdrawn
3, Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London, E18 2EN
Conversion of garage into a habitable room. Front porch. Single storey rear extension. Fi…
2861/25
2024 Approved
Snaresbrook Hall, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London
T22 (Common Laburnum) - removal of tree and stump; T23 (Common Yew) - removal of tree and…
2990/24
2024 Approved
19, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
TPO 43/72 - T1 (Swedish whitebeam) - crown reduce in height by 1.8m and lateral spread by…
2090/24
2024 Refused
James Hilton House, 23-25 Woodford Road, London, E18 2EL
10/11 T1 (London Plane) - Fell to ground level (summary)
1074/24
2024 Approved
Flat 6, 25, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Internal reconfiguration works to reception area and circulation spaces of already extens…
0182/24
2024 Refused
23 - 25 Woodford Road, London
TPO 10/11 - T1 (London Plane) - fell to ground level. (Summary).
0065/24
2021 Approved
25, Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London, E18 2EN
First floor side extension. Loft conversion with rear and side dormer. Three rooflights…
2271/21
2021 Approved
21B, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Rear dormer roof extension. (Summary).
1467/21
2021 Approved
23, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London
TPO 10/11 and TPO24/15 T1 (holly) - Die back in top. Shorten height by 1m. Sever ivy at b…
1344/21
2021 Refused
25, Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London, E18 2EN
First floor side extension. Hip to gable roof alterations. Loft conversion with rear dorm…
0891/21
2020 Refused
7, Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London, E18 2EN
Demolish conservatory. Two storey side and rear extension incorporating a Juliet balcony…
3928/20
2019 Approved
23A, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Replace existing timber single glazed windows with like for like double glazed white wood…
3032/19
2019 Approved
23A, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Replace existing timber single glazed windows with like for like double glazed white wood…
3033/19
2019 Withdrawn
Flat 2, 23, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Removal of load bearing wall partially separating the kitchen space from the dining space…
1363/19
2018 Approved
Development Site At 1, Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London
Demolish existing structures. Erection of 2 x 4 bedroom dwellings with outbuilding. Assoc…
4960/18
2018 Approved
Flat 9, 25, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Replace the sash windows. (Summary). Full Planning Permission sought under ref. no. 1255/…
1364/18
2018 Approved
Flat 9, 25, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Replace the sash windows. (Summary). Listed Building Permission sought under ref. no. 136…
1255/18
2018 Approved
21, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Extend garage and convert into an art studio. (Summary).
1767/18
2017 Approved
13, Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London, E18 2EN
Loft conversion with rear dormer including iInfill between existing valley roofs. Inserti…
4839/17
2017 Refused
Development Site At 1, Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London
Demolition of existing bungalow. Provision of 2 no. semi-detached dwellings with associat…
0545/17
2016 Approved
17, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
T1 (chestnut) - lateral reduction on building side only to achieve a clearance of 1m and…
4666/16
2016 Approved
17, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
T2 (lime) - fell and replace.
3386/16
2024 Approved
Flat 6, 25, Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2EL
Discharge of conditions of approved permission 0182/24: Floorboards (Condition 4). (summa…
0182/24/01
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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings