How many planning applications has London Borough of Ealing received?

London Borough of Ealing received 3,806 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 79%.

How long does London Borough of Ealing take to decide planning applications?

London Borough of Ealing 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 Ealing?

London Borough of Ealing approves 79% 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 Ealing?

To object to a London Borough of Ealing planning application, you must submit your representation to London Borough of Ealing 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 Ealing planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a London Borough of Ealing planning decision?

Yes. If London Borough of Ealing refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1468 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Ealing decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

London Borough of Ealing Planning Applications

Q: How do I search London Borough of Ealing planning applications?

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

Search and explore London Borough of Ealing planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the London Borough of Ealing planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: London

About London Borough of Ealing

The London Borough of Ealing, located in West London, encompasses the vibrant districts of Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, and Southall. Home to approximately 367,100 residents, it ranks as the third most populous borough in London, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Governance

Founded: 1 April 1965

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to London Borough of Ealing, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for London Borough of Ealing
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in London Borough of Ealing 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

Area Information

Admin district: Ealing
Parliamentary constituency: Ealing Central and Acton
LSOA: Ealing 025C

Crime Statistics

797 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 227
anti-social-behaviour: 221
shoplifting: 81
vehicle-crime: 61
other-theft: 57
public-order: 48
burglary: 35
drugs: 25
theft-from-the-person: 19
robbery: 10
bicycle-theft: 6
possession-of-weapons: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 2
other-crime: 2

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in London Borough of Ealing.

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 Ealing based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in London Borough of Ealing

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the London Borough of Ealing area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near London Borough of Ealing.

Pinner, Eastcote Road (River Pinn)
Hampstead Suburb (Mutton Brook)
Northholt, Yeading East (Yeading Brook (Eastern Arm))
Westminster (Thames Tideway)
Trowlock Island (River Thames)
Wandle Park Side Channel (River Wandle)
Harrow, Thistledene Avenue (The Roxbourne)
Kenton Lane (Wealdstone Brook)

A brief summary of London Borough of Ealing

The London Borough of Ealing area recorded 797 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 29 designated conservation areas within the London Borough of Ealing 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: Acton Green, Acton Town Centre, Bedford Park, Brunswick, Creffield, Brentham Garden Estate, Grange and White Ledges, Ealing Green, Ealing Town Centre, Hanger Hill, Haymills Estate, and 19 more.

The council area encompasses 15 towns and villages, including Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Northolt and Southall. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search London Borough of Ealing Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for London Borough of Ealing. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the London Borough of Ealing area. Unlike the official London Borough of Ealing 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 Ealing 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 Ealing.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 3,806 planning applications London Borough of Ealing received. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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 Ealing.

At 58 days on average, decisions in London Borough of Ealing slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in London Borough of Ealing were full planning applications (1,142), outline applications (961), discharge of conditions (609). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 111 large-scale (major) developments, 49 medium-scale applications, 3,206 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

1,468 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Ealing decisions, of which 325 were allowed and 703 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 1,163 applications
Refused: 246 applications
Withdrawn: 68 applications
Awaiting decision: 2,327 applications

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