281, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT Data via plota.co.uk

2475/26 - Prior Approval - Householders Under assessment
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 2.85 metres and height at the eaves of 2.85 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
23 Sept 2026
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Validated
24 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 3 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 24 Oct 2026, from Redbridge's recent extensions. Comments are open until 14 Oct 2026.

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Site constraints 3

Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
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 25 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 £292,000 in February 2006. Terraced house, freehold.

6 February 2006£292,000

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
Prior Approval - Householders
Postcode
IG4 5AT
Received
23 Sept 2026
Validated
24 Sept 2026
Ward
Barkingside
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
M74 Consulting Engineers Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 11 of the 56-day target. Redbridge usually decides extensions by day 30.

Day 1145 days to the 56-day target
90%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
1,459decided 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-15244961
Comments by
14 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
24 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
15 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
306, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres an…
2980/25
2024 Approved
314, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.20 metres an…
1574/24
2024 Approved
314, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AA
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (summary)
1134/24
2023 Approved
Travelodge Adjacent To The Beehive Public House, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR
Installation of air source heat pump to rear. (Summary).
2019/23
2023 Approved
Travelodge Adjacent To The Beehive Public House, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR
Installation of air source heat pump to rear. (Summary).
0608/23
2022 Approved
259, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT
Part first floor rear/side extension. (Summary).
3469/22
2022 Approved
259, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT
Single storey rear extension. (Summary).
3055/22
2022 Refused
135, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG1 3RW
Alterations to fenestrations. Subdivision of front driveway and installation of fence to…
1779/22
2021 Approved
259, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
2807/21
2021 Refused
Telecommunication Installation Corner Of Beehive Lane And, Eastern Avenue, Ilford
Telecommunications - installation of 16m high street pole and 3no cabinets with associate…
2152/21
2021 Approved
16, Sussex Close, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG4 5DP
Part single storey rear extension (summary)
1227/21
2021 Refused
Telecommunication Installation Corner Of Beehive Lane And, Eastern Avenue, Ilford
Telecommunication - 20m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated anc…
0304/21
2021 Approved
291, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT
Hip to gable roof alterations. Hipped roof above double storey side extension. Loft conve…
0150/21
2020 Approved
Development Site At 137, Beehive Lane, Ilford
Demolish existing structures. Erection of a four storey building containing mix use retai…
3209/20
2020 Refused
291, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT
Hip to gable roof alterations over side extension. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Fo…
3393/20
2020 Approved
291, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front roof light…
3153/20
2020 Approved
Unit 1, 137, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR
Change of use of ground floor from shop (A1) to 1 residential unit (C3). (Summary)
1298/20
2020 Approved
Unit 2, 137, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR
Change of use of ground floor from shop (A1) to 1 residential unit (C3). (Summary)
1301/20
2020 Approved
304, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AA
Single storey rear extension (Summary)
0772/20
2020 Approved
298, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AA
Demolish existing structure. Erection of a rear outbuilding. Four roof lights (Summary)
0515/20
2016 Refused
141, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR
Continued use as shisha smoking lounge (Sui Generis) with ancillary A3 use (Retrospective…
5593/16
2016 Approved
283, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and heig…
4746/16
2016 Decided
94-96, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5EG
Part first floor rear extension to no. 94 with four roof lights. Loft conversion with rea…
3882/16
2016 Refused
141, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR
Change of Use fron shop (A1) to a restaurant (A3). (Summary)
2578/16
2016 Refused
141, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5DR
Change of use of (A1) shop to (A3) Restaurant and associated extraction flue and storage…
0386/16
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