53, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJ
Pending
0411/26 - Prior Approval Determination
Description
Upward extension of an additional single storey, maximum height of 2.7 metres. (
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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
50, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4SX
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
2025
Approved
56, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4SX
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
2025
Approved
56, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4SX
Loft conversion with rear/side dormer. Two front rooflights. (summary)
2025
Withdrawn
67, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TA
Change of use from single dwelling house (C3) into children's home (C2) for up to 3 child…
2025
Approved
73, Joydon Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4ST
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.65 metres an…
2025
Approved
57, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TA
Remove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).
2024
With conditions
67, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TA
Single storey front extension. Two storey side extension. Part single, part two storey re…
2024
Approved
67, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
2024
Approved
68, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4SX
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.80 metres an…
2024
Approved
68, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4SX
Remove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).
2023
Refused
Development Rear Of 76 Abercorn Gardens In, Gresham Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford
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2023
Refused
48, Lexden Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TJ
Upward extension of an additional single storey, maximum height of 2.63 metres. (Summary).
2023
Refused
Development At 67, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford
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54, Lexden Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TJ
Detached rear outbuilding with a ramped access to be used as an annexe for ancillary use…
2022
Refused
54, Lexden Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TJ
Detached rear outbuilding to be used as annexe ancillary to main dwelling house. (summary)
2022
Approved
77, Gresham Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TP
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With conditions
67, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TA
Single storey rear extension. (Summary).
2021
Approved
67, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TA
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights. (Summary).
2021
Refused
40, Lexden Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TJ
Upward extension of an additional single storey, maximum height of 2.660 metres. (Summary…
2021
With conditions
34, Lexden Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TJ
Single storey front / side extension. (Summary).
2016
Refused
57, Joydon Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4ST
Single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory. (Summary)
2016
With conditions
57, Joydon Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4ST
Demolish existing conservatory. Single storey rear extension. (Summary)
2016
Approved
69, Gresham Drive, CHADWELL HEATH, ROMFORD, RM6 4TP
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.0 metres, highest point of 3.6 metres and…
2016
Approved
55, Abercorn Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4TA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3.619 metres and…
2016
Approved
37, Gresham Drive, CHADWELL HEATH, ROMFORD, RM6 4TL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4 metres, highest point of 3.585 metres and…
Redbridge
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#157 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions
Redbridge ranks #106 out of 292 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
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Redbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
74%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #284 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #261 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #106 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #79 of 292
57%
Minor dwellings approved
148 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
190 decided
1,711
Total decisions
445 refused in 2025