32, Avondale Crescent, Ilford, IG4 5JB Data via plota.co.uk

0320/26 - Full Planning Permission Refused

Proposal

Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to a large HMO (Sui Generis) for a maximum of 9 people with associated waste/refuse, cycle store and car parking (summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Refused
9 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 9 Jul 2026 · Delegated C/Signed C. Zhandire · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
IG4 5JB
Received
15 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
Clayhall
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission/Consent
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed C. Zhandire
Applicant
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Agent
Bluelime

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14674630
Comments by
15 Jun 2026
Press notice
25 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