168, Chester Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8PY Data via plota.co.uk

1469/26 - Prior Approval - Householders Decided
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Jun 2026
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Validated
15 Jun 2026
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Prior Approval Not Required
9 Jul 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 9 Jul 2026 · Prior Approval S.Jain · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Site constraints 3

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; Designated open space 18 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Other new applications on this street

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Single storey rear extension. Enlargement of existing dormer. (Summary)

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Detached rear outbuilding as constructed, including revised dimensions and roof

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Prior Approval - Householders
Postcode
IG3 8PY
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
15 Jun 2026
Ward
Seven Kings
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Jul 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Prior Approval S.Jain
Applicant
Show
Agent
SMART SKILLS LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14974595
Comments by
5 Jul 2026
Site or press notice
15 Jun 2026
Statutory expiry
6 Jul 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
162, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.15 metres an…
0404/25
2025 Approved
162, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SA
Loft conversion with a rear side dormer. Two front roof lights (summary)
0367/25
2023 Approved
141, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SE
Loft conversion with a rear side dormer. Two front roof lights (summary)
3528/23
2023 Approved
146, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.00 metres, highest point of 3.15 metres an…
1142/23
2023 Approved
147, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SE
Change of use from single dwellinghouse to supported living care home for up to five peop…
0960/23
2023 Refused
Flat Ground Floor, 139, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SE
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.25 metres an…
0531/23
2023 Approved
159, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SE
Single storey rear extension with patio and steps down to garden. (summary)
0438/23
2023 Approved
159, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SE
Loft conversion with rear and side dormers. Two front rooflights. (summary)
0448/23
2022 Approved
168, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SA
First floor rear extension. Alterations to rear fenestrations. (Summary).
3794/22
2022 Approved
121, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SD
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
2768/22
2022 Approved
138, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SA
Single storey rear extension. (summary)
2427/22
2022 Approved
119, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SD
Single storey rear/side extension. (summary)
2096/22
2021 Approved
130, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
4059/21
2021 Approved
144, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.15 metres an…
3430/21
2021 Approved
144, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SA
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).
3493/21
2020 Approved
113, Blythswood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SQ
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
2438/20
2020 Withdrawn
113, Blythswood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SQ
Single storey rear extension (Summary)
1551/20
2020 Approved
110, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8RZ
Single storey rear extension (Summary)
1851/20
2020 Approved
109, Blythswood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SQ
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.0 metres, highest point of 3.2 metres and…
0523/20
2020 Approved
109, Blythswood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SQ
Demolish garage. Rear outbuilding (Summary)
0531/20
2017 Withdrawn
Flat 2, 169, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SE
First floor rear extension (summary).
1645/17
2017 Approved
121, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SD
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.950 metres, highest point of 2.950 metres…
1726/17
2016 Refused
Flat 2, 169, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8SE
First floor rear extension. (Summary)
4951/16
2016 Withdrawn
169, Westwood Road, Seven Kings, Ilford
Demolish existing rear conservatory. Single storey and part double storey rear extension…
1666/16
2016 Approved
137, Westwood Road, SEVEN KINGS, ILFORD, IG3 8SE
Removal of chimney. Loft conversion incorporating side and rear dormers, new side window…
0595/16
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