Planning appeal decision
159 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2RR
Planning appeal 3377181 at 159 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2RR (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 8 May 2026 by Inspector McEntee K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the compliance period of 3 months should be extended to 6 months to allow time to appoint contractors and agree a programme of works.
Without planning permission, the unauthorised extension to the shop front on the host building on the Land”
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Major retail and services
- Inspector
- McEntee K
- Postcode
- IG1 2RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the compliance period of 3 months should be extended to 6 months to allow time to appoint contractors and agree a programme of works
What decided it
The appellant will have approximately 7 months from the decision date to comply with the enforcement notice, which exceeds the 6-month extension requested, providing sufficient time to arrange works.
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