Woodford Wells, Redbridge - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodford Wells, Redbridge - Greater London.
Redbridge - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodford Wells 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 Wells
Woodford Wells is a quaint settlement located on the outskirts of Epping Forest in East London, specifically within the Woodford area. Situated approximately 9.5 miles (15.3 km) northeast of Charing Cross, this locality may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its proximity to natural green spaces and urban amenities.
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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 Wells.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodford Wells.
- 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 Wells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
101 planning applications found near Woodford Wells.
- 1742/26 - Woodford Wells Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club, Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0NL
TPO 19/09 T1 (Oak) - Reduce longest growth in crown by up to 2.5 metres and shap
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Woodford Wells Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club, Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0NL
TPO 19/09 T1 (Oak) - Reduce longest growth in crown by up to 2.5 metres and shape (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 1623/26 - 1, Jacklin Green, Woodford Green, IG8 0TY
TPO 02/78 - T6, T7 and T8 (3 x Tilia cordata) - Re-pollard (removing approx. 6M)
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 45, Woodside Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0TW
Single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 1391/26 - 33, Jacklin Green, Woodford Green, IG8 0TY
Demolish rear conservatory. Single storey and part first floor rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-17 - 1567/26 - 6, Campion Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 0EL
T1 (Liquid Amber)- To fell to ground level T2 (Sorbus tree) - To fell to ground
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 44, Monkhams Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0EY
Variation of Condition 3 of approved planning permission 1645/24: Minor amendments to the approved external materials and selected window / door arrangements and additional brick detailing, revised he
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 1456/26 - 2A, Tudor Close, Woodford Green, IG8 0LF
Alterations to roof profile, including raising ridge height, two new front gable
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 2A, Tudor Close, Woodford Green, IG8 0LF
Alterations to roof profile, including raising ridge height, two new front gables, and front and rear dormers. Loft conversion. Two front rooflights. Alterations to front façade including alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 1301/26 - 4, Kings Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0JA
Replace rear brick paving slabs with tarmac paving. Demolish glazed canopy and c
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-30 - 1435/26 - 19, Colwall Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 0HS
Conversion of garage into habitable room including replacing door with window.
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-28 - 1364/26 - 1, Mellish Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 0BH
Demolish conservatory. Single storey rear and side wrap around extension. Re-b
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-28 - 1389/26 - 5, Wells Gate Close, Woodford Green, IG8 0FD
Replacement boundary treatment including removal of existing fence, railings and
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-27 - 1318/26 - 4, Forest Way, Woodford Green, IG8 0QE
Demolish existing structure. Detached rear outbuilding. New patio with associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 5, Wells Gate Close, Woodford Green, IG8 0FD
Replacement boundary treatment including removal of existing fence, railings and gate. Erection of a 2m high brick wall with railings and piers to front and side with a new gate, hedging and associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 1287/26 - 7 KNIGHTON DRIVE WOODFORD GREEN IG8 0NY
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Alterations t
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-21 - 1299/26 - 113, Monkhams Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0ER
Single storey extension to detached rear garage linking it to the main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-21 - 1338/26 - 43A, Mornington Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0TN
T1 (Laurel) - Reduce height by 1-2m (30%) and trim sides to shape. T2 (Bay) - T
Status: Undecided | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Land At And Around, Whitehall Road, Woodford Green
T1 (Cherry) - cut back by 1m. T2 (4x Sycamores) - Reduce by 2m. T3 (15x Conifers) - Reduce by 4m in height. T4 (Laurel) - Reduce by 1m. (summary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 113, Monkhams Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0ER
Single storey extension to detached rear garage linking it to the main dwelling house. Installation of one skylight and two rooflights above garage roof. Alterations to garage fenestrations. Conversio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Redbridge | Date: 2026-05-15
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A brief summary of Woodford Wells in Redbridge - Greater London
Woodford Wells is a quaint settlement located on the outskirts of Epping Forest in East London, specifically within the Woodford area. Situated approximately 9.5 miles (15.3 km) northeast of Charing Cross, this locality may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its proximity to natural green spaces and urban amenities.
Property prices in Woodford Wells 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 Wells a particularly low-crime area.
Woodford Wells has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: 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 Wells includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 7 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 Wells 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 Wells
In the last 24 months, 182 planning applications were submitted near Woodford Wells. 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 Woodford Wells.
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 Woodford Wells were full planning applications (53), tree works (41), outline applications (21). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 129 smaller schemes were submitted.
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: 32 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 143 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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