33, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3HA Data via plota.co.uk

0214/26 - Full Planning Permission Refused
Change of use

Proposal

Change of Use from a small HMO into a large HMO for 10 people. (Retrospective). (Summary). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
18 Feb 2026
✗
Refused
16 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 16 Apr 2026 · Delegated C/Signed G. Cooper · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 25

Heritage

HC1 (Heritage conservation and growth)LP33 (Heritage)

Planning designations

D12 (Fire safety)D14 (Noise)D3 (Optimising site capacity through the design-led approach)D6 (Housing quality and standards)G6 (Biodiversity and access to nature)G7 (Trees and woodlands)H1 (Increasing housing supply)H10 (Housing size mix)H9 (Ensuring the best use of stock)LP2 (Delivering Housing Growth)LP22 (Promoting Sustainable Transport)LP23 (Cycle and Car Parking)LP26 (Promoting High Quality Design)LP29 (Amenity and Internal Space Standards)LP38 (Protecting Trees and Enhancing the Landscape)LP39 (Nature Conservation and Biodiversity)LP5 (Dwelling Mix)LP6 (Dwelling Conversions, Houses in Multiple Occupation)T2 (Healthy Streets)T4 (Assessing and mitigating transport impacts)T5 (Cycling)T6 (Car parking)T6.1 (Residential parking)

Constraints recorded by the council for this site. Documents on the council site ↗

Other new applications on this street

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Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small for 5 people. (Summary).

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Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small for 5 people. (Summary).

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
IG1 3HA
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Ward
Valentines
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Apr 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission/Consent
Decision date
16 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed G. Cooper
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kompas London

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14644199
Comments by
15 Mar 2026
Press notice
23 Feb 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
Development At 10, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford
Excavation/Extension of existing basement and creation of sunken courtyard. Conversion of…
2668/25
2025 Refused
5, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3EX
Formation of means of access to a highway. (Summary).
1273/25
2024 Refused
5, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford
Formation of means of access to a highway. (summary)
3525/24
2024 Refused
11, Mayfair Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DJ
Demolish rear extension. Part single, part two storey rear extension with raised patio an…
2254/24
2024 Approved
10, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DD
Change of use from single dwelling house (C3) into Children Care Home (C3(b)). (Summary).
1946/24
2024 Approved
Flat 2, 27, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EZ
Single storey rear extension. Single storey side extension. (summary)
1030/24
2024 Refused
10, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DD
Change of use from single dwelling house (C3) into Children Care Home (C3(b)). (Summary).
1489/24
2024 Refused
6, Mayfair Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DL
Loft conversion with rear dormer incorporating 2x Juliette balconies. (summary)
1009/24
2023 Refused
27, Flat 2, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EZ
Single storey rear extension. Single storey side extension. (summary)
3541/23
2022 Approved
Development At 287 To 289, Cranbrook Road, Ilford
Remove single storey rear lean to and glass balustrade. Change of use from a vacant Colle…
2187/22
2023 Refused
Development At 5, Mayfair Avenue, Ilford
First floor rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. Alt…
1723/23
2023 Refused
Development At 5, Mayfair Avenue, Ilford
Part first floor rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights…
0747/23
2023 Approved
3, Mayfair Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DJ
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.50 metres an…
0926/23
2023 Approved
3, Mayfair Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DJ
Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating two Juliet balconies. Three front roof l…
0056/23
2021 Approved
23, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EZ
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).
4294/21
2021 Withdrawn
Delrose House, 23, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EZ
Loft conversion with rear dormer. 3 roof lights. (Summary).
3917/21
2020 Approved
10, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3HT
Formation of basement (Summary)
3350/20
2021 Approved
8, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3HT
Change of use from single dwelling house into a large HMO for up to 14 People with a rear…
0225/21
2021 Approved
7F, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EY
TPO 19/01 T1 (Yew)- Crown reduction in height and spread 2m TPO 19/01 T2 (Yew)- Lift crow…
0389/21
2020 Refused
7 F, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EY
TPO 19/01 - T1 (yew) - Reduce crown from property to give 1.5 metre clearance. Reduce lat…
4233/20
2017 Approved
5A, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3EX
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Two front roof lights and two side roof lights. Amended…
3117/17
2017 Approved
Flat Ground Floor, 7, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DE
Single storey rear extension. (Summary)
2176/17
2017 Approved
10, Empress Avenue, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DD
Conversion to small HMO for up to six people. (Summary)
0318/17
2016 Approved
16B, Beaufort Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3DB
Single storey rear extension. (Summary)
4757/16
2016 Approved
287-289, Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA
Change of use from Office (B1) to Education (D1). Part two-storey, part-three and part-fo…
4220/16
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings