Chadwell Heath, Barking & Dagenham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chadwell Heath, Barking & Dagenham - Greater London.
Barking & Dagenham - Greater London · England · settlement
About Chadwell Heath
Chadwell Heath is a vibrant area in East London, straddling the borders of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and the London Borough of Redbridge. Located approximately 2 miles west of Romford and 4 miles east of Ilford, it is well-connected and lies about 12 miles northeast of Charing Cross, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments in Greater London.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £443,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Redbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Ilford South
- LSOA: Redbridge 038B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chadwell Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chadwell Heath.
- 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 Chadwell Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
72 planning applications found near Chadwell Heath.
- - Furze Infants School, SCHOOL SITE Bennett Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6ES
Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Security) attached to planning consent 25/01783/FULL dated 23/02/2026
Type: Conditions | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - S/0 431 Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6RD
REG 5 above ground cabinet notification
Status: Permitted | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 88 Mill Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6YH
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the demolition of existing shed and the construction of a single storey rear outbuilding to be used ancillary to the main dwelling
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Shaw Cleaning Services Limited, 202B High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6LS
Change of use from a dry cleaners (Use Class E(C)) to offices (Use Class E(G)) including the construction of a side dormer extension
Type: Full | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 379 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6RH
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension to accommodate a rear dormer extension including three roof lights to the front, one w
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 10 North Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6XU
Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00 metres. The maximum height of the proposed extens
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-04-18
View full details - - 391 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6RH
Construction of a single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 20 Coombewood Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6AA
Non- material amendment to planning permission 24/01579/FULL dated 24/01/2025 comprising alterations to the new dwelling
Type: Amendment | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 The Close, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6XL
Conversion of the existing dwelling into three flats (2x 1bed and 1x 3bed) including the construction of a part two storey part single storey rear extension, a part two storey part single storey side
Type: Full | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 62 Ashton Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6RT
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a rear dormer extension including three roof lights to the front to facilitate conversion of roof space into habitab
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 6 Burchett Way, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6BX
Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 3.80 metres. The maximum height of the proposed extens
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Pavement Adjacent To 313 High Road On Hainault Road, Chadwell Heath, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6AU
Installation of above-ground cabinet (in order to house electronic equipment): VMDD3i - 900mm (W), 400mm (D), 940mm (H); VMSD3i – 535mm (W), 250mm (D), 960mm (H); and VM Pedestal/Bollard - 338mm (W),
Type: Telecoms | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Pavement In Front Of 10a Albany Road, Chadwell Heath, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6BS
Installation of above-ground cabinet (in order to house electronic equipment): VMDD3i - 900mm (W), 400mm (D), 940mm (H); VMSD3i – 535mm (W), 250mm (D), 960mm (H); and VM Pedestal/Bollard - 338mm (W),
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 11a Beresford Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6RX
Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00 metres. The maximum height of the proposed extens
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Pavement Opposite 2-6 Albany Road, Chadwell Heath, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6BS
Installation of above-ground cabinet (in order to house electronic equipment): VMDD3i - 900mm (W), 400mm (D), 940mm (H); VMSD3i – 535mm (W), 250mm (D), 960mm (H); and VM Pedestal/Bollard - 338mm (W),
Type: Telecoms | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 5 Ashton Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6RT
Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 5.00 metres. The maximum height of the proposed extens
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 43 Albany Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6BS
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension to accommodate a rear dormer extension including three roof lights to the front and a
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 517 Whalebone Lane North, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5QX
Application for a lawful development certificate for the change the use of the dwelling (Use Class C3) to a children's home for a maximum of three children, plus three carers sleeping overnight, worki
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 59 Hainault Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6BH
Prior notification application for the construction of two single storey rear extensions. The proposed extensions will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00 and 3.35 metres. The maximum height of the pr
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 34 East Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6XP
Construction of a single storey rear outbuilding [Retrospective]
Type: Full | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Chadwell Heath in Barking & Dagenham - Greater London
Chadwell Heath is a vibrant area in East London, straddling the borders of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and the London Borough of Redbridge. Located approximately 2 miles west of Romford and 4 miles east of Ilford, it is well-connected and lies about 12 miles northeast of Charing Cross, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments in Greater London.
Property prices in Chadwell Heath show an average sale price of £443,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chadwell Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Chadwell Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chadwell Heath Anti-aircraft Gun Site. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chadwell Heath 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.
Planning Activity in Chadwell Heath
In the last 24 months, 132 planning applications were submitted near Chadwell Heath. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Chadwell Heath.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chadwell Heath were outline applications (57), full planning applications (47), discharge of conditions (13).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 22 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.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 61 applications
- Refused: 22 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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