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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 (638 decided)
76.8%
Newham overall (20,907 decided)
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
Approved
25/02507/HH
Part- retrospective loft conversion with erection of rear double dormer roof ext · 27/02/2026
Approved
25/02756/LBC
Proposed alterations and repairs to the catacombs including alterations to venti · 16/02/2026
Approved
25/02759/FUL
Proposed alterations and repairs to the catacombs including alterations to venti · 16/02/2026
Approved
25/02677/FUL
Proposed alterations and repairs at the Modern Crematorium including roof repair · 16/02/2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 20,907 decisions.

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