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Planning in Barking

Approved
72%
211 of 287 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barking in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham's planning register.

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About Barking

Barking is a town located in Barking & Dagenham - Greater London, England.

Property prices in Barking show an average sale price of £772,259, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barking planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Barking, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 435 planning applications were submitted near Barking. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were outline applications (59), full planning applications (40), discharge of conditions (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Barking?
In the last 24 months, 435 planning applications were submitted near Barking. The approval rate is 72%.
How long do planning decisions take near Barking?
The average planning decision time near Barking is 59 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 Barking?
The planning approval rate near Barking is 72%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Barking?
The most common type of planning application near Barking is outline applications, with 59 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Barking?
You can search and track planning applications near Barking on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.