172, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Conversion of 'meeting room' to additional bedroom. Change of use from Children's Home (C3b) into Children's Home (C2) for up to 7 children. (summary) Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 54. The consultation period closed on 16 Aug 2026.
Site constraints 2
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 54, past Redbridge's usual 51 days for changes of use. 92% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 21 Oct 2026.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Redbridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Redbridge decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14915279
- Comments by
- 16 Aug 2026
- Site or press notice
- 27 Jul 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 16 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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.
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