5, Wells Gate Close, Woodford Green, IG8 0FD Data via plota.co.uk

1389/26 - Householder Refused

Proposal

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 associated garden works including regrading and levelling of ground and provision of a new lawn. (Summary). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Refused
21 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated C/Signed A. Van Overbeke · Last checked 22 Jul 2026

Site constraints 7

Heritage

HC1 (Heritage conservation and growth)LP33 (Heritage)

Planning designations

D12 (Fire safety)D3 (Optimising site capacity through the design-led approach)G7 (Trees and woodlands)LP26 (Promoting High Quality Design)LP38 (Protecting Trees and Enhancing the Landscape)

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Householder
Postcode
IG8 0FD
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Ward
Monkhams
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission/Consent
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated C/Signed A. Van Overbeke
Applicant
Show
Agent
WEA Planning

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14946616
Comments by
22 Jun 2026
Site notice
5 Jun 2026
Press notice
2 Jun 2026
Redbridge
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#174 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Redbridge ranks #129 out of 296 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Redbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #267 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #129 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #90 of 296
57%
Minor dwellings approved
152 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
32%
Change of use approved
192 decided
1,673
Total decisions
461 refused in the year to March 2026