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 1,673 applications which is well above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 72% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 63% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk 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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about 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 1,673 applications which is well above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 72% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 63% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk 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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
