Wanstead, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wanstead, Redbridge - Greater London.
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About Wanstead
Wanstead is a suburban area in East London, situated within the London Borough of Redbridge. It is surrounded by South Woodford to the north, Redbridge to the east, and Manor Park to the south, with Leytonstone and Walthamstow lying to the west. Located approximately 8 miles northeast of Charing Cross, Wanstead's strategic position makes it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Redbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Leyton and Wanstead
- LSOA: Redbridge 014C
Crime Statistics
282 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 73
- anti-social-behaviour: 57
- violent-crime: 43
- vehicle-crime: 21
- burglary: 15
- drugs: 15
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- theft-from-the-person: 14
- other-theft: 13
- public-order: 8
- robbery: 6
- other-crime: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wanstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wanstead.
- 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 Wanstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
75 planning applications found near Wanstead.
- 1200/26 - 40, Redbridge Lane West, London, E11 2JU
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front r
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-08 - 1204/26 - 42, Warwick Road, London, E11 2DZ
T1 (Eucalyptus) - Fell. T2 (Copper Beach) - Reduce by 2M. T3 (Lilac) - Reduce
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-07 - 1218/26 - 26, Voluntary Place, Wanstead, London, E11 2RP
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights (summary)
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 40, Redbridge Lane West, London, E11 2JU
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. Removal of chimney. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 26, Voluntary Place, Wanstead, London, E11 2RP
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 1159/26 - 37A, Addison Road, London, E11 2RG
Single storey rear extension. Internal alterations, including new 1st floor en-s
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-30 - - 37A, Addison Road, London, E11 2RG
Single storey rear extension. Internal alterations, including new 1st floor en-suite with removal of existing walls and replacement with proposed structural support (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Development At Evergreen Field Former 28 And 30, High Street, London
Non-material amendment to approved permission 1759/23 (as amended by non-material amendments 1759/23/07 and 1759/23/14): Revised Energy Report to reflect design development. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 1040/26 - 22, Grove Park, Wanstead, London, E11 2DL
T1 (Cherry) - cut back to boundary (approx 2.5M). T2 (Cherry) cut back to bound
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in Con. Area | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 18, Woodbine Place, WANSTEAD, London, E11 2RH
Single storey rear/side extension. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 24, Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RQ
T1 (Sycamore) - Fell to ground level and replace. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 37A, Addison Road, London, E11 2RG
Single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 47, Draycot Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2NX
T1 (Cherry) and T6 (Conifer) - fell to ground level; T2, T3 and T8 (Holly) - reduce by 2 - 2.5m and shape; T4 and T5 (Lime) - re-pollard by 2m; T7 (Conifers / laurels) and T9 (Conifers) - reduce by 1m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 47, Draycot Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2NX
T1 (Cherry tree)- To fell to ground level T2 and T2 (Cherry tree)-Reduce by 2m and shape T4 and T5 (Lime tree)-To re-pollard by 2m T6 (Conifer Tree)- To fell to ground level T7 (Group of Conifers/Laur
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 47, Draycot Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2NX
TPO 93/12 - T1 (Beech) - To reduce by 2/2.5m (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 26, The Avenue, London, E11 2EF
TPO 13/73 T3 (Horse Chestnut) - Crown Lift to 3m and reduce overextended lateral branches over pond T4 (Horse Chestnut) - Crown Lift to 3m and reduce overextended lateral branches over pond (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT AT 25, THE AVENUE, WANSTEAD, LONDON
Demolish existing building. Construction of one (one x 4-bedroom) single dwelling house with associated amenity space, hard and soft landscaping, cycle and refuse storage. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Development At Evergreen Field Former 28 And 30, High Street, London
Non-material amendment to approved permission 1759/23 (as amended by non-material amendments 1759/23/07 and 1759/23/14): Alterations to wording of Condition 8 (Secure by Design) to: 'The building shal
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 1A 1B, Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, London
Conversion of property from two flats into a single dwelling house. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 45, Gordon Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RA
Demolish existing lean to rear extension. Single storey side rear extension with patio and asymmetric pitched roof (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Wanstead in Redbridge - Greater London
Wanstead is a suburban area in East London, situated within the London Borough of Redbridge. It is surrounded by South Woodford to the north, Redbridge to the east, and Manor Park to the south, with Leytonstone and Walthamstow lying to the west. Located approximately 8 miles northeast of Charing Cross, Wanstead's strategic position makes it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
The Wanstead area recorded 282 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wanstead has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Forest School, Snaresbrook, Aldersbrook, Wanstead Village, Wanstead Park, Whipps Cross Road, Wanstead Grove, Browning Road. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wanstead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wanstead 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 Wanstead
In the last 24 months, 162 planning applications were submitted near Wanstead. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wanstead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wanstead were full planning applications (46), tree works (43), discharge of conditions (26). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 131 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: 51 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 102 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.