159, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HU Data via plota.co.uk

1251/26 - Cert. Lawfulness Proposed Refused
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Loft conversion with a rear / side dormer. Two front rooflights. (Summary). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
12 May 2026
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Refused
15 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 15 May 2026 · Delegated C/Signed T.Smith-Keary · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Documents

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Cert. Lawfulness Proposed
Postcode
IG1 4HU
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
12 May 2026
Ward
Valentines
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Jul 2026
Decision
Unlawful
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed T.Smith-Keary
Applicant
Show
Agent
Cityscape PTA

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14916571
Press notice
12 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres an…
1814/25
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
DEVELOPMENT AT LAND AND BUILDINGS ON THE SOUTH WEST OF BRISBANE ROAD REAR OF 190, BALFOUR ROAD, ILFORD
Demolish block of garages. Reinstate pavement and reduction of width of existing means of…
3404/25
2025 Approved
164, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Remove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Two fr…
3258/25
2025 Refused
164, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Remove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights. (Summary).
1995/25
2025 Approved
164, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Single storey detached rear outbuilding (summary)
1564/25
2025 Withdrawn
164, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 3.63 metres, highest point of 2.50 metres an…
1560/25
2025 Approved
164, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Hip to gable roof alterations. Chimney stack removal (summary)
1107/25
2025 Approved
164, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
0972/25
2025 Refused
164, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Detached rear outbuilding. (Summary).
1112/25
2025
164, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.70 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
0978/25
2025 Approved
200, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HA
Remove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear / side dormer. (Summary).
0644/25
2024 Approved
229, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HE
Change of use from single dwelling house into a small HMO for up to 6 people. (Retrospect…
2976/24
2024 Approved
193 and 195, Thorold Road, Ilford
Single storey side / rear extensions. (Summary).
0448/24
2024 Approved
232, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.05 metres an…
0249/24
2024 Approved
193, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HB
Loft conversion with a rear / side dormer. (Summary).
0109/24
2024 Withdrawn
193, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HB
Single storey rear / side extension. (Summary).
0111/24
2024 Approved
195, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HB
Loft conversion with a rear / side dormer. (Summary).
0108/24
2024 Withdrawn
195, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HB
Single storey rear / side extension. (Summary).
0110/24
2023 Approved
Flat First Floor, 225, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HB
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights. (Summary).
1150/23
2023 Approved
210, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HA
Detached rear outbuilding (summary)
0813/23
2022 Approved
172, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB
Change of use single dwelling house to care home supported living for six people. Alterat…
2718/22
2016 Approved
229, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HE
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.950 metres, highest point of 3.200 metres…
4908/16
2016 Approved
229, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HE
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4 metres, highest point of 3.9 metres and he…
2564/16
2016 Refused
279, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BN
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 2.8 metres and he…
2039/16
2016 Refused
229, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HE
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4 metres, highest point of 3.9 metres and he…
1935/16
2016 Approved
231, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HE
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4 metres, highest point of 3.9 metres and he…
1945/16
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 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