56, Ethelbert Gardens, GANTS HILL, Ilford, IG2 6UN Data via plota.co.uk

0488/26 - Prior Approval - Householders Decided
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Feb 2026
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Prior Approval Not Required
25 Mar 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 25 Mar 2026 · Delegated C/Signed T.Smith-Keary · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Documents

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Prior Approval - Householders
Postcode
IG2 6UN
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Ward
Barkingside
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Apr 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
25 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed T.Smith-Keary
Applicant
Show
Agent
M74 Consulting Engineers Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14728802
Comments by
16 Mar 2026
Press notice
24 Feb 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
3405/25
2024 Approved
Installation of solar panels above rear dormer roof. Installation of a railing to front s…
2853/24
2024 Refused
Part first floor rear extension. Single storey rear extension to create granny annex. Alt…
1898/24
2023 Refused
Part first floor rear extension. Single storey rear extension to create granny annex. Alt…
3760/23
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Development At 31 And 31a, Woodford Avenue, Ilford
First floor rear infill extension to 31a. Excavation of basement. Two-storey rear extensi…
3193/25
2025
27A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Change of use from dwelling to small HMO for 5 people with associated waste/refuse (Retro…
3329/25
2024 Approved
17A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for up to 6 people. (Summary).
1089/24
2024 Approved
422, Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6HW
Alterations to existing shopfront to increase size of glazed section. Addition of a frame…
1065/24
2024 Refused
17A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Change of use from a residential unit to a large HMO for up to 9 people (summary)
0244/24
2023 Refused
Ground Floor Rear, 347, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6NE
Part change of use of ground floor rear self-storage unit into a self-contained flat (1x1…
2411/23
2023 Refused
Development At 371 To 375 Eastern Avenue And 1 To 3, Woodford Avenue, Ilford
Subdivision of property to create second restaurant. Formation of new entrance. Reinstate…
0986/23
2022 Refused
9, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Single storey front extension. Installation of canopy to rear. (summary)
3566/22
2022 Refused
15 and 15A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford
Timber posts and plastic chain link barrier to front forecourt. (Summary).
3089/22
2021 Approved
15 and 15A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford
Two storey rear extension. Covered access to existing flat. (summary)
4829/21
2021 Approved
Digital Display Installation Outside 15 And 17, Woodford Avenue, Ilford
Remove BT phone box. Installation of a BT street hub and associated display of advertisem…
3328/21
2021 Refused
1-3, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Change of use from restaurant to a mixed use as restaurant and shisha lounge. Internal al…
3138/21
2021 Approved
Digital Display Installation Outside 15 And 17, Woodford Avenue, Ilford
1no. internally illuminated digital 75 inch LCD display screen (one on each side). (Summa…
3197/21
2021 Approved
15 and 15A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford
Two storey rear extension. Covered access to existing flat. (Summary)
2076/21
2021 Approved
29A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Use of room on second floor as study/office space. (summary)
2008/21
2021 Withdrawn
29A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Part change of use of second floor from study / workspace to commercial office space. (Su…
1046/21
2020 Refused
29A, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Change of use of upper floors from residential to commercial office space. (Summary).
3650/20
2020 Approved
Development At 15a, Woodford Avenue, Ilford
First floor rear extension. Extension to existing rear dormer. Subdivision of first floor…
3223/20
2020 Refused
347, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6NE
Change of use from Sushi Bar to Sushi & hot food takeaway. Installation of extraction flu…
2627/20
2020 Refused
9, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF
Change of Use from ground floor Office (Real Estate) to Cafe/Restaurant with the provisio…
3135/20
2017 Approved
59, Ethelbert Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UW
Use of one room within dwelling house as mini cab booking office for telephone and email…
0456/17
2016 Approved
61, Ethelbert Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UW
Single storey rear extension. (Summary)
5390/16
2016 Approved
64, Clarence Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6JE
Addition of first floor to existing single storey building. (Summary)
4997/16
2016 Refused
23A Shop, Seven Ways Parade, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6JX
Change of use from A1 use (grocery) to D1 use (travel clinics). (Summary)
4703/16
2016 Approved
57, Ethelbert Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UW
First floor rear extension (Summary).
0365/16
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
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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