74, The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IG1 3HZ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for 5 people. (AMENDED DESCRIPTION). (Summary). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 7 Sept 2026; it is now day 106.
Site constraints 18
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Building
From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 106, past the statutory target. 91% of changes of use in Redbridge are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 27 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-14904281
- Comments by
- 7 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 17 Aug 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 7 Sept 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.
Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.
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The consultation period closed on 7 Sept 2026.