206, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AB Data via plota.co.uk

2526/26 - Cert. Lawfulness Existing Under assessment
Change of use

Proposal

Use of property as Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 10 people. (summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 Sept 2026
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Validated
29 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 19 Nov 2026, from Redbridge's recent changes of use. Comments are open until 19 Oct 2026.

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Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Redbridge AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
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Also on the record
Inside the Redbridge built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 30 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £600,000 in March 2016. Terraced house, freehold.

30 March 2016£600,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Cert. Lawfulness Existing
Postcode
IG4 5AB
Received
26 Sept 2026
Validated
29 Sept 2026
Ward
Cranbrook
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
SAM Planning services

Decision outlook

Day 6 of the 56-day target. Redbridge usually decides changes of use by day 51.

Day 650 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
33%approved
178decided in the last year

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-15250341
Comments by
19 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
29 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
19 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Single storey rear infill extension. Part first floor rear / side extension. Alterations…
3915/19
2019 Approved
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and heig…
2674/19
2019 Approved
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to small HMO for up to 6 people (C4). (Summary)
1427/19
2017 Approved
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.8 metres, highest point of 3 metres and he…
3476/17
2017 Withdrawn
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and heig…
3226/17
2017 Refused
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and heig…
2180/17
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
The Drive Methodist Church Hall, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PP
Refurbishment and restoration works including: Renovation of car-park and other hard-stan…
3586/25
2025 Refused
178, The Drive, CRANBROOK, Ilford, IG1 3PP
Formation of means of access to a highway. (Summary).
3110/25
2025 Approved
DEVELOPMENT AT THE DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH AND CHURCH HALL IN, CASTLEVIEW GARDENS, CRANBROOK, ILFORD
Demolish existing structures. Erection of 2no. (2 x 2 bedrooms) single dwelling houses wi…
1779/25
2025 Approved
116, Castleview Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3QE
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary).
1380/25
2025 Approved
309, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PW
Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating Juliet balcony. One front roof light. (S…
0822/25
2025 Approved
309, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PW
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.37 metres an…
0829/25
2024 Approved
211, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AP
Change of use from dwelling house (C3) to small Hmo (C4) for up to 6 people with associat…
3390/24
2024 Refused
211, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AP
Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for up to 6 people. (Retrospe…
0963/24
2023 Approved
212, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AB
Loft coversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Two front roof lights…
2840/23
2023 Refused
212, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AB
Formation of means of access to a highway. Single storey extension to existing detached s…
1919/23
2023 Approved
212, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AB
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Two front roof lights…
1570/23
2023 Refused
178, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PP
Remove single storey front bay window and replace with entrance door. Alterations to fene…
0302/23
2022 Approved
202, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AD
Single storey side extension. First floor side and rear extensions. Single storey rear ex…
1908/22
2022 Approved
178, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PP
Two storey side extension. Alterations to fenestrations (summary)
2973/22
2022 Approved
178, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PP
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
3011/22
2022 Refused
178, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PP
Two storey side extension. (Summary).
2275/22
2022 Refused
178, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3PP
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
2263/22
2022 Approved
120, Merton Court, Castleview Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford
Remove timber windows and doors and replace with uPVC windows and doors. (Summary).
0239/22
2022 Approved
120, Merton Court, Castleview Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford
Remove timber windows and doors and replace with uPVC windows and doors. (Summary).
0239/22
2021 Withdrawn
202, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AD
Double storey side / rear extensions with associated balconies to the rear first floor an…
2834/21
2016 Approved
208, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AB
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
4442/16
2016 Withdrawn
218, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AB
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alteration. Four front roof lights. N…
3943/16
2016 Approved
208, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AB
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front roof lights. Detached rear outbuilding. Sin…
3538/16
2016 Refused
201, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AW
Front 1.8m high boundary wall with railings (summary).
1750/16
2016 Approved
1, Ellesmere Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5DA
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension (Summary).
0747/16
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Redbridge decision statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use