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Planning in Woodford Bridge

Approved
79%
166 of 208 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodford Bridge in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Redbridge's planning register.

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Around Woodford Bridge

Postcode districts

IG8 489 applications in the last 12 monthsIG5 207 applications in the last 12 monthsIG7 333 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Redbridge

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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.

Property prices in Woodford Bridge show an average sale price of £556,760, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodford Bridge has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodford Bridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 254 planning applications were submitted near Woodford Bridge. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), outline applications (34), tree works (15).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodford Bridge?
In the last 24 months, 254 planning applications were submitted near Woodford Bridge. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodford Bridge?
The average planning decision time near Woodford Bridge is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Woodford Bridge?
The planning approval rate near Woodford Bridge is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodford Bridge?
The most common type of planning application near Woodford Bridge is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodford Bridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodford Bridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.