1A 1B, Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, London Data via plota.co.uk

0760/26 - Cert. Lawfulness Proposed Approved
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Conversion of property from two flats into a single dwelling house. (Summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Mar 2026
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Validated
20 Mar 2026
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Approved
9 Apr 2026

Approved on 9 Apr 2026 · Delegated C/Signed G. Cooper · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Documents

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Cert. Lawfulness Proposed
Postcode
E11 2TB
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
Wanstead Village
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
Lawful
Decision date
9 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed G. Cooper
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14728786
Press notice
20 Mar 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
78 82, Weavers House Estate, New Wanstead, Wanstead, London
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1358/25
2025 Approved
40, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RB
Replace front concrete canopy roof with a tiled lean to roof. (Summary).
0757/25
2025 Approved
81, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.87 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres an…
0592/25
2024 Approved
78 82, Weavers House Estate, New Wanstead, Wanstead, London
TPO 08/51 - H1 (Laurel (mainly)) - Reduce height of hedge by up to 1m. T1 (Cherry plum)…
2743/24
2024 Approved
73, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RA
Single storey rear side infill extension (summary)
2539/24
2023 Approved
11, Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2TA
Single storey rear extension. First floor side extension. Detached rear outbuilding. Two…
3774/23
2023 Approved
78 82, Weavers House Estate, New Wanstead, Wanstead, London
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2254/23
2023 Approved
Flat 2, 72, New Wanstead, Wanstead, London, E11 2SY
TPO 02/72 T1 and T2 (Lime trees)- Side trimming and approx. 3m pollard up to main tree hi…
1463/23
2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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Single storey rear / side extension with a parapet wall. (Summary).
2220/23
2023 Approved
3, Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2TA
Single storey and part first floor rear extensions. (Summary)
0383/23
2023 Approved
40, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RB
Single storey rear / side extension. (Summary).
0364/23
2023 Approved
3, Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2TA
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2022 Refused
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4126/22
2022 Approved
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Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.80 metres an…
2114/22
2022 Approved
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Single storey rear infill extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (summary)
1313/22
2022 Approved
40, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RB
Single storey rear extension. (Summary).
1017/22
2022 Approved
79, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RA
Demolish existing conservatory. Single storey side/rear infill extension. (summary)
0049/22
2021 Approved
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2TA
Reposition fence to the entrance of the school and 2no. additional parking spaces with te…
3664/21
2021 Approved
78, The Lodge, New Wanstead, Wanstead, London, E11 2SY
Alterations to fenestrations including replacement windows and doors. New double doors on…
3604/21
2017 Refused
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Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
1298/17
2016 Approved
62, New Wanstead, Wanstead, London, E11 2SU
Single storey rear extension. (Summary)
5248/16
2016 Approved
62, New Wanstead, Wanstead, London, E11 2SU
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2016 Approved
66, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RB
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2016 Approved
66, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RB
Single storey rear extension.
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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