Wanstead, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wanstead, Redbridge - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Wanstead are administered by London Borough Of Redbridge. View the full London Borough Of Redbridge planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
116 planning applications found near Wanstead.
- 1762/26 - 17, Spratt Hall Road, WANSTEAD, London, E11 2RQ
T1 (Robinia) - 2 - 3m height and width reduction reduce back from branch by 2 -
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-09 - 1571/26 - PUBLIC CONVENIENCES, THE TEMPLE, WANSTEAD PARK, WARREN ROAD, WANSTEAD, LONDON
Creation of a short paved path linking unmade track to the paved area that serve
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-08 - 1616/26 - 34, Gordon Road, London, E11 2RB
Demolish rear storage / outbuilding. Single storey rear extension with a ramp, p
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-08 - 1669/26 - 18, The Avenue, London, E11 2EF
TPO 29/06 T8 (Acer Pseudoplatanus Fell and replaced with Hawthorn/Blackthorn i
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-04 - 2986/25/05 - DEVELOPMENT AT 2A, HARPENDEN ROAD, WANSTEAD, LONDON
Discharge of condition for approved permission 2986/25: Hard and Soft Landscapin
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-04 - 2173/24/02 - Redbridge Lane West Allotments and Gas Transmission Station, Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London
Discharge of conditions for approved permission 2173/24: Soft Landscaping (Condi
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-03 - 1437/26 - 32, The Avenue, Wanstead, London, E11 2EF
Alterations to the existing front porch to form an enclosed glazed porch with a
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-03 - 1743/26 - 3, Wellesley Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2HG
Demolish existing rear extension. Single storey side rear extension with sliding
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 3, Wellesley Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2HG
Demolish existing rear extension. Single storey side rear extension with sliding doors and side entrance door. Loft conversion with a side rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 1559/26 - 80, Halstead Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2AZ
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front rooflights. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Cert. Lawfulness Proposed | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 23, Cowley Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2HA
Single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations including new bay window to front. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 23, Cowley Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2HA
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front rooflights. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 4, Hereford Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2EA
Installation of a single air source heat pump unit to the side elevation. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 05/26 - 42, Warwick Road, London, E11 2DZ
T1 Eucalyptus, T2 Copper Beech, T3 Lilac
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-16 - 1593/26 - 28 Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, E11 2JU and 22 Oak Hall Road, Wanstead, E11 2JT
Removal of small dormer window on rear elevation at second floor level. Replacem
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 28 Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, E11 2JU and 22 Oak Hall Road, Wanstead, E11 2JT
Removal of small dormer window on rear elevation at second floor level. Replacement with larger dormer. Installation of four roof windows within front and side roof slopes. Internal alterations to sec
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 1311/26 - 23, The Avenue, London, E11 2EE
Single storey side extension to create garage and storage area. Installation of
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-12 - 1477/26 - 26B, Cambridge Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2PN
Remove chimneys. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front rooflights. (Summ
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-11 - 1546/26 - 27, Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London, E11 2PU
Installation of 1.6m high metal boundary fence to the front and side, including
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-10 - 1390/26 - 6, Woodbine Place, Wanstead, London, E11 2RH
Demolish rear conservatory. Single storey rear extension. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-04
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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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wanstead a particularly low-crime area.
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, 234 planning applications were submitted near Wanstead. Of these, 82% 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 Wanstead.
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 Wanstead were tree works (57), full planning applications (50), outline applications (31). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 166 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: 56 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Awaiting decision: 165 applications
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