How long do planning decisions take near Fairlop?

The average planning decision time near Fairlop is 44 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 Fairlop?

The planning approval rate near Fairlop is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fairlop?

The most common type of planning application near Fairlop is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fairlop?

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Fairlop, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fairlop, Redbridge - Greater London.

Redbridge - Greater London · England · settlement

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

About Fairlop

Fairlop is a suburban area located in Ilford within the London Borough of Redbridge, East London. Once part of Essex, it joined Greater London in 1965, following its inclusion in the Municipal Borough of Ilford. Fairlop is situated near Loughton, Chigwell, Barkingside, and Woodford, making it a key area for potential planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £456,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Redbridge
Parliamentary constituency: Ilford North
LSOA: Redbridge 017D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fairlop.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fairlop based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Fairlop.

2377/25/01 - Fairlop Waters Country Park, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HN
Discharge of conditions for approved permission 2377/25: Time limit for full per
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition(s) | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-28
- Fairlop Waters Country Park, Forest Road, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 3HN
Permanent retention of events marquee in its current location. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2025-12-23
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- 2, Forest Farm Cottages, Forest Road, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 3HQ
Variation of condition 2 of approved permission 3034/22:Revised and reduced the scope of the proposal, request that the relevant condition be amended to reflect and accommodate the revised drawings (s
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of Fairlop in Redbridge - Greater London

Property prices in Fairlop show an average sale price of £456,570, 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 Fairlop a particularly low-crime area.

Fairlop has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barnardo's Village Homes. 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.

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Planning Activity in Fairlop

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Fairlop. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Fairlop.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fairlop were full planning applications (9), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

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