Ilford, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ilford, Redbridge - Greater London.
Redbridge - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Ilford are administered by London Borough Of Redbridge. View the full London Borough Of Redbridge planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ilford
Ilford is a significant town located in East London, approximately 9 miles northeast of Charing Cross. As part of the London Borough of Redbridge, it had a population of 168,168 as of the 2011 census, contributing to the borough's total population of 303,858. This bustling area is an essential focus for planning applications, reflecting its growth and development within Greater London.
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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 029A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ilford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ilford.
- 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 Ilford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
63 planning applications found near Ilford.
- 1807/26 - 98, St Marys Road, Ilford, IG1 1QY
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.50
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-09 - 1751/26 - 78, Sunnyside Road, Ilford, IG1 1HY
Single storey side and part rear extension. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 64, Richmond Road, Ilford, IG1 1JZ
Loft conversion with a rear dormer incorporating Juliet balcony. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 1423/26 - 323, Flat 6, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NR
Use as a small HMO (C4). (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Cert. Lawfulness Existing | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 49, Gordon Road, Ilford, IG1 1SR
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: 2026-06-04
View full details - 1460/26 - 49, Gordon Road, Ilford, IG1 1SR
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00
Status: Undecided | Type: Prior Approval - Householders | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-04 - - Development At 543 To 549, High Road, Ilford
Non-material amendment to approved permission 0794/20: amend the description of development to insert the wording 'up to' prior to the number of beds, so that the description reads 'Demolition of exis
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 1304/26 - 29, Sunnyside Road, Ilford, IG1 1HU
Loft conversion with rear dormer incorporating two Juliet balconies. Three front
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-16 - - 29, Sunnyside Road, Ilford, IG1 1HU
Loft conversion with rear dormer incorporating two Juliet balconies. Three front rooflights. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 1252/26 - 451, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1TR
TPO 100/12 - T1 (Lime) - reduce height by 5m and sides by 2 - 3m. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 451, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1TR
TPO 100/12 - T1 (Lime) - reduce height by 5m and sides by 2 - 3m. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - FIRST FLOOR, 315, HIGH ROAD, ILFORD, IG1 1NR
Change of use of the first floor from commercial to a self-contained residential unit. (Retrospective) (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT AT 1, SUNNYSIDE ROAD, ILFORD
Discharge of Conditions of approved permission 3385/25: Biodiversity Gain plan (Condition 4), Japanese Knotweed Management Plan (Condition 5), Parking (Condition 6). (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 204 206, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1QB
Variation of conditions 3, and 6 and Removal of condition 4 of approved permission 2758/13: Extend operating hours and to allow delivery operations. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 33, St Marys Road, Ilford, IG1 1QU
Use as a small HMO (C4). (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 109, Sunnyside Road, Ilford, IG1 1HY
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights. Detached rear outbuilding (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 157 157A, Grange Road, Ilford, Redbridge
Use of property as 2x Self-Contained Flats. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 249, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BN
Detached rear outbuilding. (Part Retrospective) (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 119, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EZ
Single storey side rear extension with bi-fold doors. Alterations to rear roof (summary)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 46, St Marys Road, Ilford, IG1 1QX
Detached rear outbuilding for playroom/gym use with shower facility (summary)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-10
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A brief summary of Ilford in Redbridge - Greater London
Ilford is a significant town located in East London, approximately 9 miles northeast of Charing Cross. As part of the London Borough of Redbridge, it had a population of 168,168 as of the 2011 census, contributing to the borough's total population of 303,858. This bustling area is an essential focus for planning applications, reflecting its growth and development within Greater London.
Property prices in Ilford 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 Ilford a particularly low-crime area.
Ilford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Valentines Mansion, Mayfield. 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, Ilford 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 Ilford
In the last 24 months, 286 planning applications were submitted near Ilford. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Ilford.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ilford were outline applications (92), full planning applications (72), amendments (22).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 210 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: 59 applications
- Refused: 24 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 199 applications
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