5, Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NP

Pending 1440/26 - Full Planning Permission
Change of use
Council
Redbridge 4.9/10
Date received
28 May 2026
Date validated
28 May 2026
Postcode
IG1 3NP
Type
Full Planning Permission

Description

Change of use from Single Dwellinghouse to Supported Living Home for up to 6 you

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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 Refused
Change of use from a dwellinghouse to a care home for no more than 6 occupants (summary)…
3328/25
2024 Refused
Change of use from single dwelling house (C3) into supported housing (C2). (Summary).
3299/24
2024 Approved
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.25 metres an…
0311/24
2024 Approved
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).
0343/24
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 With conditions
DEVELOPMENT AT 4, HEREFORD GARDENS, CRANBROOK, ILFORD
Conversion from a single dwelling house into 2no. self-contained (1 x 2 and 1 x 4 bedroom…
0263/25
2024 With conditions
4, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Demolish conservatory. Single storey rear extension (summary)
1631/24
2023 Refused
4, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
1353/23
2023 With conditions
4, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey front extension. Conversion of garage into habitable room. (Summary)
0662/23
2022 Refused
167, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PJ
Use of outbuilding as Home Beauty Salon/Clinic. (summary)
3729/22
2022 Refused
4, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 2.70 metres an…
3658/22
2022 Refused
4, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
3239/22
2021 Refused
153, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PJ
Formation of a vehicular access and alterations to a driveway. (Summary).
0453/21
2020 Approved
10, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to supported living (C3b) for up to 6 people. (summary)
2942/20
2020 Refused
2, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Use as a small HMO (C4) for up to 6 people. (Summary).
1863/20
2018 With conditions
1, Gloucester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NJ
Single storey infill rear extension. (Summary)
1868/18
2018 With conditions
6, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Granny annexe (Retrospective) (Summary).
0056/18
2017 With conditions
1, Gloucester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NJ
Conversion of garage in to a habitable room. Part single storey front and first floor sid…
3316/17
2017 With conditions
6, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single and part two storey rear extension (summary).
1057/17
2017 Refused
6, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and heig…
0356/17
2017 Refused
6, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and heig…
0355/17
2016 Withdrawn
6, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single and part double storey rear extension (retrospective) (summary).
5566/16
2016 Approved
4, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and heigh…
4886/16
2016 Refused
6, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and heig…
4877/16
2016 Refused
6, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension and part first floor rear extension (summary).
3793/16
2016 With conditions
12, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Double and part single storey side extension. Double and part single storey rear extensio…
1372/16
2016 Refused
6, Hereford Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3NL
Single storey rear extension and part first floor rear extension (summary).
0452/16
Redbridge
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#157 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Redbridge ranks #106 out of 292 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, 2025
74%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #284 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #261 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #106 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #79 of 292
57%
Minor dwellings approved
148 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
190 decided
1,711
Total decisions
445 refused in 2025
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