253, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT Data via plota.co.uk

0542/26 - Cert. Lawfulness Proposed Under Assessment

Proposal

Single storey side and rear extension. Change of use from single dwelling (C3(a)) to supported living (C3(b)) for up to 6 people receiving care with learning disabilities or mental health problems (summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Cert. Lawfulness Proposed
Postcode
IG4 5AT
Received
7 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Ward
Barkingside
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 May 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
LONDON CONSULTANTS LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14739781
Press notice
11 Mar 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