Woodford, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodford, Redbridge - Greater London.
Redbridge - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Woodford are administered by London Borough Of Redbridge. View the full London Borough Of Redbridge planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodford.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
86 planning applications found near Woodford.
- 1802/26 - 91, Grosvenor Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 0AR
Retention of side roof (retrospective) (summary)
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-09 - 1731/26 - Development At 159 Monkhams Lane Land At Corner Of Monkhams Lane And, Orchard Lane, Woodford Green
Variation of condition 2 of approved permission 3331/24: Alterations to 'House
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-07 - 1652/26 - HOLD SELF-STORAGE, SOUTHEND ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN, IG8 8FQ
5no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign, 1no.
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-04 - - DEVELOPMENT REAR OF 157 AND 159 ST BARNABAS ROAD AT 30, MALLARDS ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN
Change of use of a day nursery to 2 self contained flats (2 x 1-bedroom). (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 1753/26 - DEVELOPMENT REAR OF 157 AND 159 ST BARNABAS ROAD AT 30, MALLARDS ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN
Change of use of a day nursery to 2 self contained flats (2 x 1-bedroom). (Summa
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-03 - 2882/23/05 - 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
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 31, Mayfair Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9AB
Two storey side extension. Part single, part first floor rear extension. Alterations to roof profile including new pitched roof over existing side extension. Alterations to fenestrations. New EV charg
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 25, Grosvenor Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 0BE
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. New window to gable end. Three front rooflights. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 11A, Landscape Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9AU
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front rooflights. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 25, Grosvenor Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 0BE
Single storey rear extension with a patio and steps leading into the garden. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Development At Swancrest Court 100a, Horn Lane, Woodford Green
Discharge of condition of approved permission 0494/24: Matching materials with existing building (Condition 1), Cycle Parking (Condition 3), Refuse (Condition 4). (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Development At Swancrest Court 100a, Horn Lane, Woodford Green
Discharge of condition of approved permission 0494/24: Construction management and logistics plan (Condition 2), Car Park Management Plan (Condition 8). (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 52, Ingatestone Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9AL
Loft conversion with a rear / side dormer. Three front rooflights. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 32, Forest Approach, Woodford Green, IG8 9BS
Single storey rear extension with a patio and steps to garden. First floor side extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 1562/26 - 7, Mayfair Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9AB
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gablr roof alterations. Three front r
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-11 - 1564/26 - 167, Horn Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 9AF
Loft conversion with a rear side dormer. Two front roof lights (summary)
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-11 - 1552/26 - 7, Mayfair Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9AB
Single storey front extension with access ramp. First floor side extension. Pa
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 7, Mayfair Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9AB
Single storey front extension with access ramp. First floor side extension. Part single part two storey side/rear extension with patio. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 56, Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0AZ
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. (Summary).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 0509/26/01 - 70, Glengall Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0DL
Discharge of conditions for approved permission 0509/26: Tree (Condition 5). (Su
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-03
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A brief summary of Woodford in Redbridge - Greater London
Woodford is a Town located in Redbridge - Greater London, England.
Property prices in Woodford 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Woodford has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: George Lane, Snaresbrook, South Woodford, Woodford Broadway, Woodford Wells, Woodford Green. 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 includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 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, Woodford 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
In the last 24 months, 224 planning applications were submitted near Woodford. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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.
The average decision time of 38 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 were full planning applications (59), outline applications (56), tree works (41). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 167 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 162 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.