Gants Hill, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gants Hill, Redbridge - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Gants Hill are administered by London Borough Of Redbridge. View the full London Borough Of Redbridge planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gants Hill
Gants Hill, located in Ilford within the borough of Redbridge, East London, is a suburban area situated approximately 9.5 miles (15.3 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross. The area is characterized by its central roundabout, where five major roads converge, making it a focal point for access and development in the region. This strategic location is significant for those researching planning applications in Gants Hill.
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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 South
- LSOA: Redbridge 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gants Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gants Hill.
- 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 Gants Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Gants Hill.
- 1699/26 - 7, Gaysham Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6TH
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front r
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 7, Gaysham Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6TH
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front roof lights (summary)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 7, St Edmund's Road, Ilford, IG1 3QL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.50 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 521, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LT
Change of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for up to 6 people. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 1557/26 - 72, Icknield Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6SD
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 72, Icknield Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6SD
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 1527/26 - 59, Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6UW
First floor rear balcony enclosure (retrospective) (summary)
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 59, Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6UW
First floor rear balcony enclosure (retrospective) (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 1462/26 - 540, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6PH
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-03 - 1447/26 - 72, Kenwood Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6YQ
Single storey wrap around side and rear extension to detached rear garage. Alter
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 540, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6PH
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 72, Kenwood Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6YQ
Single storey wrap around side and rear extension to detached rear garage. Alterations to garage roof to increase roof height and install four rooflights. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 1380/26 - 31, Lynton Crescent, Ilford, IG2 6DH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 31, Lynton Crescent, Ilford, IG2 6DH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 525, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6PJ
Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating Juliet balcony. Three front rooflights. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 1369/26 - 137, Roll Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6TL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, highest point of 4.00
Status: Undecided | Type: Prior Approval - Householders | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 137, Roll Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6TL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 525, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6PJ
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.50 metres, highest point of 3.82 metres and height at the eaves of 2.98 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 1331/26 - 525, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6PJ
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.50 metres, highest point of 3.82
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Development Rear Of 66 Headley Drive In, Otley Approach, Gants Hill, Ilford
Variation of Condition 2 of approved planning permission 1782/24: Alterations to roof design to increase the overall height. Addition of roof overhangs. Updated fenestration including additional glazi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-18
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A brief summary of Gants Hill in Redbridge - Greater London
Gants Hill, located in Ilford within the borough of Redbridge, East London, is a suburban area situated approximately 9.5 miles (15.3 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross. The area is characterized by its central roundabout, where five major roads converge, making it a focal point for access and development in the region. This strategic location is significant for those researching planning applications in Gants Hill.
Property prices in Gants Hill 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 Gants Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Gants Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barnardo's Village Homes, Valentines Mansion. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gants Hill 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 Gants Hill
In the last 24 months, 253 planning applications were submitted near Gants Hill. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Gants Hill.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gants Hill were outline applications (106), full planning applications (72), discharge of conditions (13).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 202 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 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 58 applications
- Refused: 23 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 171 applications
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