15, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP Data via plota.co.uk

1222/26 - Full Planning Permission Refused

Proposal

Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. Change of use from small HMO to a large HMO for 8 people with associated waste/refuse, cycle store and amenity space (summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Refused
26 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 26 Jun 2026 · Delegated C/Signed A. Van Overbeke · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 14

D12 (Fire safety)D3 (Optimising site capacity through the design-led approach)D6 (Housing quality and standards)H9 (Ensuring the best use of stock)LP2 (Delivering Housing Growth)LP23 (Cycle and Car Parking)LP26 (Promoting High Quality Design)LP29 (Amenity and Internal Space Standards)LP5 (Dwelling Mix)LP6 (Dwelling Conversions, Houses in Multiple Occupation)T2 (Healthy Streets)T4 (Assessing and mitigating transport impacts)T6 (Car parking)T6.1 (Residential parking)

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
IG1 3BP
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Ward
Valentines
Case officer
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Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission/Consent
Decision date
26 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed A. Van Overbeke
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14852399
Comments by
3 Jun 2026
Press notice
13 May 2026
Redbridge
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#174 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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