26A, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JF Data via plota.co.uk

1638/26 - Cert. Lawfulness Existing Refused
Change of use

Proposal

Use of property as small HMO for up to 5 people. (summary) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Jul 2026
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Refused
14 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 14 Aug 2026 · Delegated C/Signed A. Smith · Last checked 14 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Cert. Lawfulness Existing
Postcode
IG1 4JF
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Ward
Ilford Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Aug 2026
Decision
Unlawful
Decision date
14 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed A. Smith
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15026849
Comments by
23 Jul 2026
Press notice
3 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
45, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
Single storey rear / side extension. (Summary).
2055/25
2025 Approved
45, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
TPO 55/13 - T1 (Ash) - remove deadwood and decaying branches. (Summary).
2762/25
2025 Approved
27, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
Loft conversion with rear and side dormers. Two front rooflights. (summary)
0813/25
2024 Approved
25, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
Single storey rear infill extension. Removal of chimney breast at ground floor. Alteratio…
3473/24
2023 Approved
5, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
Renovation works to single storey rear/ infill side extension (repositioning of the bathr…
2376/23
2023 Approved
Development At Garage Block Between 77 And 89, Ley Street, Ilford
Demolish garages. Erection of three storey building to contain nine flats with associated…
1511/23
2023 Refused
Development At Garage Block Between 77 And 89, Ley Street, Ilford
Demolish garages. Erection of three storey building to contain nine self-contained flats…
0450/23
2023 Approved
73, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BG
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Four front roof lights. (Summary).
0588/23
2022 Approved
76, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EX
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.60 metres, highest point of 3.15 metres an…
4062/22
2022 Approved
25, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
Remove two chimneys. Loft conversion with a side / rear dormer. Three front roof lights…
3411/22
2022 Approved
39, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
Single storey rear/side infill extension. (summary)
2105/22
2022 Approved
76, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EX
Single storey rear extension. (summary)
1197/22
2021 Refused
45, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
TPO 55/13 - T1 (Ash) - remove. (Summary).
3815/21
2020 Approved
Car Park, The Exchange, High Road, Ilford
Temporary conversion of part of rooftop car park to an outdoor cinema and instalation of…
3211/20
2020 Approved
54, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EX
Loft conversion with a side / rear dormer. Two front roof lights. (Summary).
3040/20
2020 Refused
38, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EX
Change of use from residential (C3) to a small HMO (C4) for 6 people. (Summary).
0497/20
2019 Refused
38, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EX
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to small HMO for up to 6 people (C4). (Summary).
4501/19
2019 Approved
41, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EU
Single storey side / rear extension. (Summary).
3793/19
2019 Approved
104-106, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BX
Change of use from Community Centre (D1) to place of worship and community centre (D1). (…
3068/19
2019 Approved
73, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BG
single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.0 metres, highest point of 3.0 metres and…
3260/19
2017 Approved
101, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.0 metres, highest point of 3.0 metres and…
3395/17
2017 Approved
101, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BH
Loft conversion with side and rear dormer with one front roof light (Summary).
2532/17
2017 Withdrawn
101, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.0 metres, highest point of 3.0 metres and…
2531/17
2017 Refused
104-106, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BX
Change of use from Teaching Centre (D1) to Place of Worship and Teaching Centre (D1). Ext…
1292/17
2016 Refused
101, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BH
First floor rear extension. (Summary)
5450/16
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 performance
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