Use for which a certificate of lawful use or development is sought is described as ‘The property has been in contentious [sic] use as flats since 01st of May 2019 (4 years 4 months). Prior to that the property was a single dwelling. No building works required
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Borough Success Rate
In London Borough of Redbridge, approx 39.8% of Householder developments appeals are successful. (Sample: 762 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Jones R
Archive Data: 210 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Householder developments)
41.0%
↑ High
National Average (Householder developments)
35.3%
Inspector's Analysis
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 4 February 2026
by Richard S Jones BA(Hons), BTP, MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 20 February 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/W5780/X/23/3333465
8 Selborne Road, Redbridge, Ilford, IG1 3AJ
• The appeal is made under section 195 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as ame…