Redbridge in London includes Ilford, Wanstead, and Gants Hill. About 34% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping suburban edges and protecting open spaces. Known for historic streets, parks, and residential communities, planning focuses on extensions, conversions, and residential schemes.
In the last year Redbridge decided 1,711 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 74% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 64% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Redbridge performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
34.0% of Redbridge is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Green Belt within Redbridge preserves parklands, woodland, and open buffers between suburban districts, particularly around Hainault Forest, sensitive to development.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Redbridge in London includes Ilford, Wanstead, and Gants Hill. About 34% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping suburban edges and protecting open spaces. Known for historic streets, parks, and residential communities, planning focuses on extensions, conversions, and residential schemes.
In the last year Redbridge decided 1,711 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 74% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 64% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Redbridge performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
34.0% of Redbridge is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Green Belt within Redbridge preserves parklands, woodland, and open buffers between suburban districts, particularly around Hainault Forest, sensitive to development.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
