ILFORD planning approval rate
ILFORD ward in Newham has a 76.8% approval rate based on 638 planning decisions. Newham overall: 84.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
76.8%
ward approval rate
638
Decisions
490
Approved
148
Refused
84.7%
Newham average
ILFORD is 7.9 percentage points below the Newham average, placing it among the stricter wards in Newham. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How ILFORD compares
ILFORD ward
76.8%
Newham overall
84.7%
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Recent decisions in ILFORD
25/02522/FUL
Construction of a rear and side dormer extension including roof lights to the fr · 06/03/2026
25/02507/HH
Part- retrospective loft conversion with erection of rear double dormer roof ext · 27/02/2026
25/02756/LBC
Proposed alterations and repairs to the catacombs including alterations to venti · 16/02/2026
25/02759/FUL
Proposed alterations and repairs to the catacombs including alterations to venti · 16/02/2026
25/02677/FUL
Proposed alterations and repairs at the Modern Crematorium including roof repair · 16/02/2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Newham
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 20,907 decisions.