Woodford Bridge, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodford Bridge, Redbridge - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Woodford Bridge are administered by London Borough Of Redbridge. View the full London Borough Of Redbridge planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodford Bridge
Woodford Bridge is a notable area within the East London suburb of Woodford, situated in the London Borough of Redbridge. Located along a historic route connecting Chigwell and Leytonstone, it offers insights into local planning applications and development opportunities in a well-established residential community.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £556,760 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Redbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Chingford and Woodford Green
- LSOA: Redbridge 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodford Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodford Bridge.
- 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 Woodford Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near Woodford Bridge.
- 1403/26 - 663, CHIGWELL ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN, IG8 8AJ
Single storey rear extension. Erection of a rear side boundary wall and sliding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-07 - - Development At 11 To 12 And Findlay House 7, Manor Road, Woodford Green
Non-material amendment to approved permission 2882/23: addition of a louvre door to the east elevation, replacement of the second floor internal terrace with an office and store room and associated we
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 1, Crownhill Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8JF
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights. New window to gable end (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 9, Highfield Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8JA
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.80 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 104, Canfield Road, Woodford Green, Redbridge, IG8 8JH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 3.60 metres, highest point of 3.25 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 1587/26 - 104, Canfield Road, Woodford Green, Redbridge, IG8 8JH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 3.60 metres, highest point of 3.25
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-17 - 1496/26 - 684, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8AQ
Change use of ground floor from nail bar (use (E(c)(iii)) to restaurant and tak
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-13 - 0949/26 - 2, Cross Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8BS
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 3.55 metres, highest point of 3.80
Status: Undecided | Type: Prior Approval - Householders | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-21 - 1322/26 - 40, Crownhill Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8JG
Demolish conservatory. Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with a rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 40, Crownhill Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8JG
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.40 metres and height at the eaves of 2.70 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 1326/26 - 40, Crownhill Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8JG
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.40
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-18 - 1248/26 - 70, Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8HU
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, highest point of 3.00
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 70, Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8HU
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 7, Grovewood Place, Chigwell, IG8 8PX
Single storey ground floor rear extension including conversion of garage into a habitable room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 0962/26 - Roding Primary School, Roding Lane North, Woodford Green, IG8 8NP
Installation of solar PV panels to roof. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Prior Approval Determination | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 2, Cross Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8BS
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 3.55 metres, highest point of 3.80 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 58, Canfield Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8JH
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Roding Primary School, Roding Lane North, Woodford Green, IG8 8NP
Installation of solar PV panels to roof. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Development At 11 To 12 And Findlay House 7, Manor Road, Woodford Green
Discharge of condition of approved permission 2882/23: Construction Management & Logistics Plan (Condition 6), Construction Environmental Management Plan (Condition 8), Decontamination (Condition 9),
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land Off Roborough Lane, Ashburton,
Affordable residential development of 16 homes with a mix of one, two, and three bed homes (comprising flats and houses) together with road infrastructure, landscaping, and associated works on land we
Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-03-18
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A brief summary of Woodford Bridge in Redbridge - Greater London
Woodford Bridge is a notable area within the East London suburb of Woodford, situated in the London Borough of Redbridge. Located along a historic route connecting Chigwell and Leytonstone, it offers insights into local planning applications and development opportunities in a well-established residential community.
Property prices in Woodford Bridge show an average sale price of £556,760, 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 Woodford Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Woodford Bridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Claybury, Woodford Bridge. 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 Woodford Bridge includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Woodford Bridge 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 Woodford Bridge
In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Woodford Bridge. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Woodford Bridge.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodford Bridge were full planning applications (40), outline applications (36), tree works (15). Full planning applications account for 34% 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, 95 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: 21 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Clayhall planning applications
- Woodford planning applications
- Woodford Green planning applications
- South Woodford planning applications
- Fullwell Cross planning applications
- Grange Hill planning applications
- Woodford Wells planning applications
- Chigwell planning applications
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.