Redbridge ranks #103 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Redbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 82% approved vs 90% nationally

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Redbridge decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

74%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #273 of 282

82%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #253 of 282

72%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #103 of 282

33%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #78 of 282

57%

Minor dwellings approved

148 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

41%

Change of use approved

190 decided

1,711

Total decisions

445 refused in 2025

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