Aldersbrook, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aldersbrook, Redbridge - Greater London.
Redbridge - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Aldersbrook are administered by London Borough Of Redbridge. View the full London Borough Of Redbridge planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Aldersbrook
Aldersbrook is an Edwardian housing estate located in Wanstead, East London. Named after the historic Manor of Aldersbrook, the area derives its title from the nearby Alders Brook, a minor river that serves as a boundary between the London Boroughs of Newham and Redbridge. This residential neighbourhood presents various planning opportunities within a characterful setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Leyton and Wanstead
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 027A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aldersbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aldersbrook.
- 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 Aldersbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Aldersbrook.
- - 12, Draycot Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2NX
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 1749/26 - 12, Draycot Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2NX
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 17, St Marys Avenue, WANSTEAD, London, E11 2NR
T1 (Lime) and T2 (Yew) - fell as close to ground level as possible. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 1442/26 - 13, Langley Drive, WANSTEAD, London, E11 2LN
Loft conversion with rear dormer incorporating Juliette balcony and side dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-12 - 1478/26 - 23, Tennyson Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 2QN
Erection of 1.7m high closed board timber privacy fences to both rear side bound
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-04 - 1352/26 - 29, Blake Hall Crescent, Wanstead, London, E11 3RH
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Two front roo
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 7, Windsor Road, London, E11 3QU
T1 (Cypress) - remove. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 1356/26 - 113, Woodlands Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 3RB
Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 113, Woodlands Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 3RB
Detached rear outbuilding. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 1341/26 - 51, Woodlands Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 3RA
T1 (Oak) & T2 (Lime) - Fell. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-19 - 1065/26 - 63, Woodlands Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 3RB
Detached rear outbuilding. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-15 - 1302/26 - 52, Felstead Road, WANSTEAD, London, E11 2QL
Single storey rear extension. Remove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-15 - 1285/26 - 61, Woodlands Avenue, London, E11 3RB
Single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-14 - 1282/26 - 1, Selsdon Road, London, E11 2QF
TPO 09/13 - T1 (Morus alba) - fell to ground level. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-14 - 0385/26 - 42, Woodcote Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2QA
Excavation and extension of existing basement to increase headroom height for th
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 3, Overton Drive, London, E11 2NN
Loft conversion with a side dormer. Two front and one rear rooflights. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Development Rear Of 33 To 45 Woodlands Avenue At Former Depot, St Gabriels Close, WANSTEAD, London
Discharge of Conditions of approved permission 1167/25: Secured by Design (Condition 8), Cycle Parking (Condition 10), Parking Permit Exempt (Condition 11), Refuse Storage and Recycling Facilities (Co
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 28, Woodlands Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 3QZ
T1 (Palm) - Remove. (summary)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 8, Tennyson Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 2QN
Discharge of Conditons of approved permission 3521/25: Tree Protection (Condition 5). (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 43, Langley Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2LN
Refurbishment of garage/garden building including alterations to fenstrations. (summary)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-02
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A brief summary of Aldersbrook in Redbridge - Greater London
Aldersbrook is an Edwardian housing estate located in Wanstead, East London. Named after the historic Manor of Aldersbrook, the area derives its title from the nearby Alders Brook, a minor river that serves as a boundary between the London Boroughs of Newham and Redbridge. This residential neighbourhood presents various planning opportunities within a characterful setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aldersbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Aldersbrook has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Forest School, Snaresbrook, Aldersbrook, Wanstead Village, Wanstead Park, Whipps Cross Road, Wanstead Grove, Browning Road. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Aldersbrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Aldersbrook
In the last 24 months, 233 planning applications were submitted near Aldersbrook. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Aldersbrook maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aldersbrook were full planning applications (63), tree works (53), discharge of conditions (28). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 155 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 54 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 167 applications
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