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What's changing near E12 5LG
Within 2 km, around Little Ilford West in Newham. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
383new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-7.7%like-for-like prices in Little Ilford West, 2024 → 2025 (council +0.9%)
-1%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesSchool openedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
- New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026
Jan 2026
1.5 km away - New homes
239 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
Jan 2026
450 m away - New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026
Jan 2026
500 m away - New homes
18 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.1 km away - New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.0 km away - New homes
35 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.0 km away - New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
1.4 km away - School closed
School closed: The Ursuline Prep School IlfordOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2025
1.1 km away - New school
New school: Apex Secondary School for GirlsOther independent school, other independent school
Feb 2025
1.2 km away - New school
New school: Apex Secondary School for BoysOther independent school, other independent school
Feb 2025
1.2 km away - New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024
Planning applications within 500 m
42applications in the last 12 months
22approved · 8 refused
10still being decided
37net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Application Under Consideration
52, York Road, IG1 3AQPart single, part two storey rear extension. Change of use from Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 7 people to Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 9 people. (summary).Redbridge 2621/26 · All Other
Oct 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
1, Cardamom Court, Grantham Road, E12 5LUSubmission of details and payments pursuant to Clause 12.6(a) Notification of Implementation, 12.7 Notification of payment, 14.3 Car Free Monitoring Fee, S4,P3,1.1 Carbon offset contribution, S4, P3,1.2 Epping Forest SAC contribution, S4,P3,1.4 Our Newham Works Contribution, S4,P3,1.3 Travel plan Measures Contribution and 14.2 Travel Plan Monitoring Fee of Deed of Planning Obligations dated 27th ANewham 26/02146/S106 · All Other
Sept 2026
250 m away - Application Under Consideration
28, Dersingham Avenue, E12 5QEApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a loft conversion and a rear dormer with 3x front rooflights.Newham 26/01999/CLP · All Other
Sept 2026
250 m away - Application Under Consideration
72, Seventh Avenue, E12 5JHApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for alterations to the elevations and outbuilding.Newham 26/01897/CLP · All Other
Sept 2026
450 m away - Approved
1, Cardamom Court, Grantham Road, E12 5LUNon-material amendment to planning consent ref: 25/00215/FUL dated 28th April 2026, comprising amendment to the wording of Condition 10 (Removal of Redundant Crossovers) to change the trigger point for entering into a legal agreement with the LPA.Newham 26/01857/NONMAT · All Other
Aug 2026
250 m away - Application Under Consideration
38homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 28 m²
75since energy certificates began (2008)
1in E12 5LG itself
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
4storm overflows within 2 km
0hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
1spill events counted
- Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable1 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.0 km away - Thames Water
Roding Valleyinto Roding0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
650 m away - Thames Water
Gordon Road Csointo River Roding0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
950 m away - Thames Water
Sunnyside Roadinto Loxford Water0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.8 km away
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
69 planned, approved or being built and 19 running (120 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
The Exchange Mall, High Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 680 kW
Nov 2024
1.0 km away - Rooftop solar
Plashet School - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Jul 2025
1.9 km away - Rooftop solar
Redbridge Institute Of Adult Education, Gaysham Avenue - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 150 kW
Oct 2025
2.8 km away - Rooftop solar
New England Industrial Estate DevelopmentBeing built · 220 kW
Apr 2023
3.2 km away - Rooftop solar
Circular 13, Unit B, Gascoigne Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 980 kW
Jun 2023
3.4 km away - Rooftop solar
University Of East London, Stratford Cam PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Mar 2024
3.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Spire London East Hospital, Roding Lane South - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Sept 2024
3.7 km away - Rooftop solar
University Of East London - 650 Student accommodation & Teaching and learningBeing built · 180 kW
Mar 2026
3.7 km away - Rooftop solar
William Torbitt School, Eastern Avenue - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 170 kW
May 2026
3.7 km away - Rooftop solar
Nightingale Primary School, Ashbourne Avenue -Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 210 kW
Jun 20253.7 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
12 permitted works running now or planned, 8 of them major.
- Major
Romford Road, LondonHighway improvement works · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Some carriageway incursion
Jan 2026 to Oct 2026
150 m away - Major
Grantham Road, LondonUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
200 m away - Major, planned
Toronto Avenue, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Road closure
Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
300 m away - Major
Grantham Road, LondonUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Give and take
Oct 2026 to Jan 2027
350 m away - Major, planned
Riverdene Road, IlfordUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Give and take
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
650 m away - Major, planned
Kenneth Avenue, IlfordUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Give and take
Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
700 m away - Major, planned
Footpath From Lowbrook Road To Riverdene Road, IlfordUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · No carriageway incursion
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
800 m away - Major, planned
Lowbrook Road, IlfordUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Give and take
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
850 m away - Minor
Toronto Avenue, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Road closure
Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
300 m away
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
6.9 km away - Decided
Riverside Energy ParkGenerating Stations · Immediately to the west of the existing Riverside Resource Recovery Facility,Bexley, London decided Apr 2020
8.6 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
8.8 km away - Decideddecided Nov 2025
8.9 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
9.1 km away - Decideddecided Feb 2017
9.8 km away - Decided
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Barking Riverside Overground stationNew station and Overground extension, opened July 2022
Jul 2022
5.6 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
15.5 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
16.4 km away - TransportMay 2022
16.9 km away - Transport
Brent Cross West stationNew Thameslink station, opened December 2023
Dec 2023
19.9 km away
Dec 2024
1.8 km away
School closedSchool closed: Park School for GirlsOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2023
1.2 km away New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 29 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
970, Romford Road, E12 5LPApproval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Landscape Design) and Condition 4 (Landscape Management Plan) attached to Planning Consent 23/02556/REM dated 18th December 2024.Newham 26/01832/AOD · All Other
Aug 2026
400 m away
Application Under Consideration3, Seventh Avenue, E12 5JLApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a loft conversion with a rear dormer and installation of 1x front rooflight.Newham 26/01830/CLP · All Other
Aug 2026
300 m away Refused65, Wanstead Park Road, IG1 3TQChange of use from Dwellinghouse (C3) to a Large HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 9 occupants with associated waste/refuse, cycle store (Retrospective) (summary)Redbridge 0544/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
500 m away Approved1, Cardamom Court, Grantham Road, E12 5LUApproval of details pursuant to Condition 9 (Lighting) attached to Planning Consent 25/00215/FUL dated 28th April 2026.Newham 26/01685/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026
250 m away Approved1, Cardamom Court, Grantham Road, E12 5LUApproval of details pursuant to Condition 7 (Landscape Design) and Condition 8 (Landscape Management Plan) attached to Planning Consent 25/00215/FUL dated 28th April 2026.Newham 26/01675/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026
250 m away Approved1, Cardamom Court, Grantham Road, E12 5LUApproval of details pursuant to Condition 5 (Biodiversity Net Gain) attached to Planning Consent 25/00215/FUL dated 28th April 2026.Newham 26/01636/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026
250 m away Approved1, Cardamom Court, Grantham Road, E12 5LUApproval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage) for Parts A and B attached to Planning Consent 25/00215/FUL dated 28th April 2026.Newham 26/01627/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026
250 m away Approved1, Cardamom Court, Grantham Road, E12 5LUApproval of details pursuant to Condition 6 (Transport Management Plan) attached to Planning Consent 25/00215/FUL dated 28th April 2026.Newham 26/01595/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026
250 m away Application Under Consideration113A, Little Ilford Lane, E12 5PNConstruction of a single-storey car repair workshop (Use Class B2) within the rear yard of 113A Little Ilford Lane together with associated parking, servicing, access arrangements, plant, storage facilities and ancillary operational development.Newham 26/01499/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026
500 m away Approved1, Cardamom Court, Grantham Road, E12 5LUApproval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan (DCEMP)) attached to Planning Consent 25/00215/FUL dated 28th April 2026.Newham 26/01525/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026
250 m away Refused52, York Road, IG1 3AQSingle storey rear extension with a patio. Part first floor rear extension and associated works to provide two additional bedrooms / ancillary facilities. Increase HMO occupancy from 7 to 9 people. (Summary).Redbridge 1634/26 · All Other
Jul 2026
450 m away Approved59, Little Ilford Lane, E12 5PWApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer & 3x skylights to the front.Newham 26/01401/CLP · All Other
Jun 2026
350 m away Application Under ConsiderationAdvertising Right Outside Blakesley House 36, Grantham Road, E12 5NSDisplay of freestanding advertising council information panel with 2 internally illuminated digital displays.Newham 26/01339/ADV · All Other
Jun 2026
250 m away Approved10, Rabbits Road, E12 5HZApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of property as 6 no. self-contained units.Newham 26/01301/CLE · All Other · 6 homes proposed
Jun 2026
500 m away Refused3, Seventh Avenue, E12 5JLApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer and insertion of 1no. rooflight to the front roofslope.Newham 26/01285/CLP · All Other
Jun 2026
300 m away Not Required48, Wanstead Park Road, IG1 3TQLarger home scheme under permitted development, prior approval for single storey rear extension.Redbridge 1280/26 · Prior Approval
Jun 2026
500 m away Approved34, Sixth Avenue, E12 5PPErection of a ground floor single-storey rear extension.Newham 26/01154/HH · Householder
May 2026
450 m away Refused812, Romford Road, E12 5JGPartial demolition of the existing mixed-use building, construction of ground floor rear and side infill extension, rear and side dormer extensions with front rooflight and internal modifications to commercial tenancy (Use Class E) to provide 1x House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) and a 1x three-bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).Newham 26/00846/FUL · All Other · 2 homes proposed
May 2026
250 m away Application Under Consideration15, Northbrook Road, IG1 3BPChange of Use from Small HMO of 5 people to Large HMO of 8 people including loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.Redbridge 1222/26 · All Other
May 2026
500 m away Approved1021, Romford Road, E12 5LHDisplay of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated 'BYD' pylon sign.Newham 26/00956/ADV · All Other
Apr 2026
200 m away Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solarSainsbury, Claps Gate Lane - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 400 kW
May 2026
3.9 km away Rooftop solarRoding Lane South - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 220 kW
Dec 2022
4.0 km away Running nearest: Beckton Sewage Treatment Works (wind farm, 3.6 km); Beckton STW Enhanced Sludge Digestion (other, 3.6 km); Beckton Gas Pressure Reduction Station (biomass, 4.6 km); Beckton STW Biodiesel Power Plant (biomass, 4.8 km); King's Yard (biomass, 5.0 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Minor
Little Ilford Lane, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · No carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
500 m away
MinorChurch Road, LondonUtility repair and maintenance works · THAMES WATER · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away MinorManor Park Road, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
1000 m away DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Sept 2014
13.0 km away
Decideddecided May 2022
15.0 km away Decideddecided Mar 2025
21.1 km away DecidedTilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury decided Feb 2019
25.0 km away Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.