Redbridge vs Hillingdon — planning approval compared

How do planning outcomes differ between Redbridge and Hillingdon? A side-by-side comparison based on 62,151 combined decisions.

Last updated: March 2026

Redbridge: 78.4%

32,148 decisions · 25,210 approved · 6,938 refused · 26 wards

Hillingdon: 78.8%

30,003 decisions · 23,657 approved · 6,346 refused · 35 wards

Overall approval rates

Redbridge (32,148 decided)

78.4%

Hillingdon (30,003 decided)

78.8%

By application type

Full — Redbridge (36 decided)

66.7%

Full — Hillingdon (10,603 decided)

75.1%

Other — Redbridge (31,361 decided)

78.4%

Other — Hillingdon (17,546 decided)

80.4%

Prior Approval — Redbridge (751 decided)

81.8%

Prior Approval — Hillingdon (1,854 decided)

86.0%

What the numbers mean

There is a 0.4 percentage point difference in overall approval rates between these councils. Redbridge is the stricter of the two, which means similar applications may face higher refusal risk there. However, approval rates vary by ward and application type, so your specific situation may differ from the averages.

🔍 Planning in your area? Check your postcode to see approval rates specific to your ward and street.

See detailed data

Redbridge full data Hillingdon full data