How many planning applications has London Borough of Barking and Dagenham received?

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham received 1,414 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 77%.

What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham?

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham approves 77% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham?

To object to a London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning application, you must submit your representation to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning decision?

Yes. If London Borough of Barking and Dagenham refuses your planning 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.

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Planning Applications

Q: How do I search London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning applications?

You can search London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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Region: London

About London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

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.

Governance

Founded: 1 April 1965

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,551 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Barking and Dagenham
Parliamentary constituency: Barking
LSOA: Barking and Dagenham 017B

Crime Statistics

946 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 339
anti-social-behaviour: 214
vehicle-crime: 71
other-theft: 60
drugs: 56
public-order: 47
robbery: 40
theft-from-the-person: 38
shoplifting: 31
burglary: 29
other-crime: 11
bicycle-theft: 4
possession-of-weapons: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 2

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

9 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Walthamstow, Low Hall (River Lee)
Chingford (Ching Brook)
Redbridge (River Roding)
Romford (River Rom)
Manor House Gardens (River Quaggy)
Crayford (River Cray)
Hornchurch_Bretons Farm (River Beam)

A brief summary of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

The average property sale price in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham area is £320,551, based on 50 recent transactions.

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham area recorded 946 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 4 designated conservation areas within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Dagenham Village, Chadwell Heath Anti-aircraft Gun Site, Abbey Road Riverside, Abbey and Barking Town Centre.

The council area encompasses 9 towns and villages, including Barking and Dagenham. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham area. Unlike the official London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking London Borough of Barking and Dagenham planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,414 planning applications London Borough of Barking and Dagenham received. Of these, 77% were approved.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

The most common application types in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham were outline applications (663), full planning applications (417), discharge of conditions (160).

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 99 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 698 applications
Refused: 197 applications
Withdrawn: 15 applications
Awaiting decision: 504 applications

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