157-157A, Grange Road, Ilford Data via plota.co.uk

0245/26 - Cert. Lawfulness Existing Refused

Proposal

Use of property as two self-contained flats. (summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Feb 2026
Refused
13 Feb 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 13 Feb 2026 · Delegated C/Signed B. McCay · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Cert. Lawfulness Existing
Postcode
IG1 1HA
Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Feb 2026
Ward
Clementswood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Mar 2026
Decision
Unlawful
Decision date
13 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed B. McCay
Applicant
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Agent
NH ARCHITECTURE LTD.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14655105
Comments by
25 Feb 2026
Press notice
5 Feb 2026
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
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