Planning authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Adopted plan 8.6 years old; HDT 30%.
- Plan over 5 years old
- HDT below 75%
Adopted plan
| Plan | Redbridge Local Plan 2015-2030 |
| Adopted | 15 March 2018 |
| Age | 8.6 years |
| Plan period | 2015–2030 |
| Housing requirement | 16,845 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
No plan in preparation on record.
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 30% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 1,681 |
| Decided | 1,638 |
| Granted | 1,194 (73%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 444 |
| Major applications decided | 15, of which 13 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 428 | 475 | 353 | 122 |
| October to December 2025 | 421 | 430 | 300 | 130 |
| January to March 2026 | 419 | 370 | 255 | 115 |
| April to June 2026 | 413 | 363 | 286 | 77 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 231: 36 allowed, 2 split, 193 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 251: 97 allowed, 3 split, 151 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 29% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | Land adjoining Pioneer Point, 3-5 Winston Way, Ilford, IG1 2ZG Application 0287/26 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 27 August 2026 | 61 Brackley Square, Woodford Green, Redbridge, Essex, IG8 7LN Application 3187/25 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 August 2026 | 12 Belfairs Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4EB Application 3433/25 | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 13 August 2026 | 1 Stainsforth road, Ilford, IG2 7EH Application 0764/26 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 3 August 2026 | 2A The Hinds Head, Burnside Road, Redbridge, Dagenham, RM8 1XD Application 0155/26 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 3 August 2026 | 105 Albert road, Ilford, IG1 1HS Application 3246/25 | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 30 July 2026 | 2 NORFOLK ROAD, ILFORD, ESSEX, IG3 8LQ Application 1137/25 | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 27 July 2026 | Land at the rear of 65 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London, E11 2PR Application 2495/25 | Major dwellings, 9 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 24 July 2026 | 102 Cambridge Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LY Application 2976/25 | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 7 July 2026 | 74-80, Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8XN Application 3489/25 | Change of use, -4 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.