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House prices in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: average £375,604, +5.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Barking and Dagenham received?
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham received 2,746 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 73%.
How long does London Borough of Barking and Dagenham take to decide applications?
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham takes an average of 58 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham?
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham approves 73% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham?
Submit your representation to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning portal.
Can I appeal a London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning decision?
Yes. If London Borough of Barking and Dagenham refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 874 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Barking and Dagenham decisions in the last 24 months, with a 24% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, established in 1965 and renamed in 1980, is located in East London and is classified as an Outer London borough. With a population of approximately 187,000 as of the 2011 census, it encompasses the towns of Barking, Chadwell Heath, and Dagenham. The borough is part of the London Riverside area, a key focus for urban regeneration, and it played a notable role as one of the boroughs hosting events during the 2012 Summer Olympics, making it a significant location for planning applications and development projects. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 6 towns and villages, including Barking and Dagenham. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham received 2,746 planning applications. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were outline applications (609), full planning applications (362), discharge of conditions (138). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

874 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Barking and Dagenham decisions, of which 157 were allowed and 508 were dismissed (24% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.