How long do planning decisions take near Acton?

The average planning decision time near Acton is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Acton?

The planning approval rate near Acton is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Acton?

The most common type of planning application near Acton is full planning applications, with 123 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Acton?

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Acton, Ealing - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Acton, Ealing - Greater London.

Ealing - Greater London · England · Town

Planning applications in Acton are administered by London Borough Of Ealing. View the full London Borough Of Ealing planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Ealing
Parliamentary constituency: Ealing Central and Acton
LSOA: Ealing 033B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Acton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acton.

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 Acton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

124 planning applications found near Acton.

- 1A Highlands Avenue Acton Ealing W3 6ES
TPO 1199 T1 - Sycamore tree- crown thin by 25% and routine maintenance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-25
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262553PTT - 1A Highlands Avenue Acton Ealing W3 6ES
TPO 1199 T1 - Sycamore tree- crown thin by 25% and routine maintenance
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-25
262436CPE - 76 Ground Floor Rear Flat Churchfield Road Acton W3 6DH
Continues use of the dwellinghouse as C3-residential 4 flats for a period exceeding 10 years (Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use)
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-17
262416CND - 1 Flat 5 Melville Villas Road Acton W3 8QX
Details of sound insulation of the building envelope pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission ref: 252692FUL dated 01/04/2026 for; Second floor side extension over existing first floor flat roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-16
262524CND - Flat 5 1 Melville Villas Road Acton W3 8QX
Details of enhanced sound insulation of at least 10dB above the Building Regulations value for residential use, as necessary, of the floor/ceiling/walls separating the commercial use from dwellings in
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-16
262380CPL - 45 Eastbourne Avenue Acton W3 6JS
Rear dormer roof extension (involving conversion of roofspace to habitable use); and installation of three rooflights to front roofslope; with associated external and internal alterations (Application
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-12
- 45 Eastbourne Avenue Acton W3 6JS
Rear dormer roof extension (involving conversion of roofspace to habitable use); and installation of three rooflights to front roofslope; with associated external and internal alterations (Application
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-12
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262138CPL - 41 Acacia Road Acton W3 6HB
Single storey detached outbuilding for use as sun room and storage (Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Development)
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-27
262102FUL - 10 Church Road Acton W3 8PP
Construction of third floor to provide additional self-contained flat with provision of cycle storage; alterations to second floor flat; rear roof extension; rear outrigger roof extension; removal of
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-21
- 19 Chaucer Road Acton W3 6DR
Conversion of a single dwellinghouse into three self-contained residential flats; part single, part two storey rear extension; rear roof extension; alterations to rear elevation involving modification
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 142 Churchfield Road Acton W3 6BS
Details of a Odour Risk Assessment (according to 2018 EMAQ Guidance) pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission ref: 254415FUL dated 12/02/2026 for: Change of use of ground floor from retail (Use
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 142 Churchfield Road Acton W3 6BS
Details of External Noise from Machinery, Equipment, Extract/Ventilation Ducting, Mechanical Installations pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission ref: 254415FUL dated 12/02/2026 for: Change of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 14 East Churchfield Road Acton W3 7LL
Part single-storey and part two-storey side and rear extension, including the addition of two dormer windows to the rear roof slope (following demolition of the existing two-storey side extension and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-04-07
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- 24 St Dunstans Avenue Acton W3 6QB
Alteration of roof from hip to gable end; rear roof extension; installation of two rooflights to front roofslope (Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 24 St Dunstans Avenue Acton W3 6QB
Single storey rear extension (max 6m deep and max 3.99m high) (following demolition of garage) (42 Days Prior Approval Notification Process)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 17 Torridon House Churchfield Road Acton W3 6GR
Continued use of self-contained flat (Use Class C3) as a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) (Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 12 Portree House Stromness Walk Acton W3 6GW
Continued use of self-contained flat (Use Class C3) as a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) (Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Flat 3 Leverburgh House 148 High Street Acton W3 6QZ
Continued use of self-contained flat (Use Class C3) as a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) (Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 45 Torridon House Churchfield Road Acton W3 6GR
Continued use of self-contained flat (Use Class C3) as a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) (Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 41 Portree House Stromness Walk Acton W3 6GW
Continued use of self-contained flat (Use Class C3) as a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) (Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Acton in Ealing - Greater London

Acton is a Town located in Ealing - Greater London, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Acton a particularly low-crime area.

Acton has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Acton Green, Acton Town Centre, Creffield, No data available for publication by HE, Bedford Park, Hanger Hill Garden Estate, Gunnersbury Park, Chiswick High Road, Acton Park, Mill Hill Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Acton

In the last 24 months, 358 planning applications were submitted near Acton. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 near Acton.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Acton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Acton were full planning applications (123), outline applications (82), discharge of conditions (68). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 13 large-scale (major) developments, 9 medium-scale applications, 306 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 98 applications
Refused: 29 applications
Withdrawn: 6 applications
Awaiting decision: 225 applications

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