163, Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0NP Data via plota.co.uk

2156/26 - Householder Under assessment
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating two Juliet balconies. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. (Summary). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 Sept 2026
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Validated
21 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 13 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 21 Oct 2026, from Redbridge's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 16 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 8

Special area of conservation 38 m away: Epping Forest
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
SSSI 38 m away: Epping Forest SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Buckhurst Hill built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 1a (very poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Air quality management area 1 m away: Redbridge AQMA; Green belt 37 m away: London; Priority habitat 38 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) 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 2

Last sold for £690,000 in November 2019. Terraced house, freehold.

15 November 2019£690,000
19 August 2004£440,000

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

Building

Floor area124 m² (1,335 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (54 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2017, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Householder
Postcode
IG8 0NP
Received
19 Sept 2026
Validated
21 Sept 2026
Ward
Monkhams
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Mark Garrod Architect

Decision outlook

Day 18 of the 56-day target. Redbridge usually decides extensions by day 30.

Day 1838 days to the 56-day target
90%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
1,534decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Redbridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Redbridge decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15108620
Comments by
16 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
26 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
16 Oct 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
16, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Loft conversion with hip to gable roof and rear facing dormer.
EPF/1899/25
2025 Approved
1A, Farm Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AJ
Proposed single-storey front extension with a part-hip and apex roof, garage conversion…
EPF/0325/25
2024 Approved
7, Beresford Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 0JH
Remove chimney's. Single storey and part first floor rear extension. First floor side ext…
3196/24
2024 Approved
31, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Retrospective application for an installation of front gate.
EPF/2430/24
2024 Approved
31, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Retrospective application for an installation of front gate.
EPF/2430/24
2024 Approved
10, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Ground floor rear extension, first floor rear extension, loft conversion & garage into ha…
EPF/1445/24
2024 Approved
10, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Ground floor rear extension, first floor rear extension, loft conversion & garage into ha…
EPF/1445/24
2024 Approved
34, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Proposed first floor part side extension, single and part two storey rear extension inclu…
EPF/1035/24
2024 Approved
34, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Proposed first floor part side extension, single and part two storey rear extension inclu…
EPF/1035/24
2024 Approved
Development At 159 Monkhams Lane Land At Corner Of Monkhams Lane And, Orchard Lane, Woodford Green
Demolish existing structures. Erection of 1no. detached single (1 x 5 bedrooms) dwelling…
0079/24
2024 Approved
Development At 159 Monkhams Lane Land At Corner Of Monkhams Lane And, Orchard Lane, Woodford Green
Erection of 1no. detached single (1 x 5 bedrooms) dwelling house with an associated garag…
0078/24
2024 Approved
Development At 159 Monkhams Lane Land At Corner Of Monkhams Lane And, Orchard Lane, Woodford Green
Erection of 1no. detached single (1 x 5 bedrooms) dwelling house with an associated garag…
0077/24
2023 Approved
21, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Revised second application for the alteration and partial retention of boundary walls and…
EPF/2109/23
2023 Approved
21, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Revised second application for the alteration and partial retention of boundary walls and…
EPF/2109/23
2023 Approved
Development At 159 Monkhams Lane Land At Corner Of Monkhams Lane And, Orchard Lane, Woodford Green
Demolish existing structures. Erection of three x 5-bedroom houses with assocaited garage…
2526/23
2023 Refused
21, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Retention and completion of partially built brick boundary walls and piers with the addit…
EPF/0713/23
2023 Refused
21, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Retention and completion of partially built brick boundary walls and piers with the addit…
EPF/0713/23
2022 Approved
3, Beresford Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 0JH
Two storey side extension. Part single, part two storey rear extension. Loft conversion w…
3944/22
2022 Approved
9, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Proposed remodelling of an existing loft conversion incorporating a hip to gable and rear…
EPF/2931/22
2022 Approved
9, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Proposed remodelling of an existing loft conversion incorporating a hip to gable and rear…
EPF/2931/22
2017 Refused
29 Farm Way Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5AH
Construction of boundary wall and electric gates.
EPF/1398/17
2017 Approved
5, Beresford Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 0JH
Two storey side extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer and two roof lights. Two roof…
4232/17
2016 Approved
2 Farm Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5AJ
Proposed part single/two-storey rear/side extension and front gate.
EPF/2774/16
2016 Approved
4 Farm Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5AJ
Single storey rear extension to a detached house, and new raised rear patio.
EPF/0210/16
2016 Approved
3, Beresford Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 0JH
TPO 113/14 - T1 (Norway Spruce) - fell and replace.
0262/16
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

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.