Within 2 km, around Valentines Park & Cranbrook in Redbridge. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
344new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-7.4%like-for-like prices in Valentines Park & Cranbrook, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.9%)
-3%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
239 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
Jan 2026 950 m away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026
Jan 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 2.0 km away
New homes
35 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025 750 m away
School closed
School closed: The Ursuline Prep School IlfordOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2025 650 m away
New school
New school: Apex Secondary School for GirlsOther independent school, other independent school
Feb 2025 400 m away
New school
New school: Apex Secondary School for BoysOther independent school, other independent school
Feb 2025 400 m away
School closed
School closed: Park School for GirlsOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2023 650 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 26 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
92applications in the last 12 months
44approved · 16 refused
19still being decided
69net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
52A, Ranelagh Gardens, IG1 3JPPart first floor rear extension incorporating a Juliet balcony. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).Redbridge 2216/26 · All Other
Oct 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
16A, Beaufort Gardens, IG1 3DBSingle storey rear extensions. (Summary).Redbridge 2394/26 · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Approved
36, The Drive, IG1 3HXTPO 05/12 Remove epicormic growth and foliage overhanging the footpath. Reduce new growth by approximately 2m (summary)Redbridge 2165/26 · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Approved
38, Endsleigh Gardens, IG1 3EHExcavation of a basement. Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with a rear / side dormer. (Summary).Redbridge 2351/26 · All Other
Sept 2026 50 m away
Application Under Consideration
17, Ranelagh Gardens, IG1 3JRRemoval of front boundary wall. (Summary).Redbridge 2028/26 · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Approved
57, Exeter Gardens, IG1 3LBLoft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gale roof alterations. Three front rooflights (Summary).Redbridge 2320/26 · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Not Required
57, Exeter Gardens, IG1 3LBSingle storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.20 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.Redbridge 2325/26 · All Other
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
5storm overflows within 2 km
5hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
8spill events counted
Thames Water
Cso At Redbridge Lane Westinto To River Roding4 spills, 2 hours in 2025
1.8 km away
Thames Water
Nutter Lane / Preston Drive Csointo Roding3 spills, 2 hours in 2025
2.0 km away
Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable1 spills, 0 hours in 2025
600 m away
Thames Water
Roding Valleyinto Roding0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.3 km away
Thames Water
Gordon Road Csointo River Roding0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
293, Wanstead Park Road, IG1 3TRNon-material amendment to approved permission 1218/24: change to internal layout and repositioning of windows. (Summary).Redbridge 1218/24/01 · All Other
Sept 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
63A, Argyle Road, IG1 3BJUse as 5no. self-contained flats. (Summary).Redbridge 1484/25 · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Approved
118, Mayfair Avenue, IG1 3DHSingle storey rear infill extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (summary)Redbridge 2117/26 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Approved
15, Exeter Gardens, IG1 3LADemolish existing extension. Single storey rear extension with raised patio and steps to garden (summary)Redbridge 1987/26 · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
11, Mayfair Avenue, IG1 3DJFront extension. Single storey rear extension with steps to garden (summary)Redbridge 2111/26 · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
8, De Vere Gardens, IG1 3EDChange of use of from a single dwelling house into a large HMO for upto 9 people. (Summary).Redbridge 1890/26 · All Other
Aug 2026 100 m away
Not Required
127, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DGSingle storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.Redbridge 2090/26 · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
20, Rochester Gardens, IG1 3LZLoft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. One window to gable end. One side and one front roof light. (Summary).Redbridge 2001/26 · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Not Required
76, Vaughan Gardens, IG1 3PDSingle storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.80 metres.Redbridge 2033/26 · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
95, Courtland Avenue, IG1 3DRLoft conversion with a rear / side dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).Redbridge 2009/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Refused
111, De Vere Gardens, IG1 3EFSingle storey rear / side extension. (Summary).Redbridge 1964/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
251, Cranbrook Road, IG1 4TGSingle storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. New fencing to front and brick boundary wall to rear. Installation of two A/C units to roof. New kitchen extraction units. (summary) (ODUR ASSESSMENT)Redbridge 1632/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Refused
40, Kensington Gardens, IG1 3ELChange of use from a dwellinghouse (C3(a) to a children home (C2) for up to 4 children (summary)Redbridge 1782/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
74, The Drive, IG1 3HZChange of use from a single dwelling house into a small HMO for 5 people. (AMENDED DESCRIPTION). (Summary).Redbridge 1515/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
19, Lennox Gardens, IG1 3LFLoft conversion with rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (summary)Redbridge 1505/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
52, Empress Avenue, IG1 3DDSingle storey rear extension. (Summary)Redbridge 1671/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Not Required
53, Courtland Avenue, IG1 3DNSingle storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 2.97 metres and height at the eaves of 2.97 metres.Redbridge 1739/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
Approved
118, Wanstead Park Road, IG1 3TNSingle storey rear extension (summary)Redbridge 1643/26 · All Other
Jun 2026 400 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 solar
New England Industrial Estate DevelopmentBeing built · 220 kW
Apr 2023 4.2 km away
Rooftop solar
University Of East London - 650 Student accommodation & Teaching and learningBeing built · 180 kW
Mar 2026 4.2 km away
Running nearest: Beckton Sewage Treatment Works (wind farm, 4.6 km); Beckton STW Enhanced Sludge Digestion (other, 4.6 km); King's Yard (biomass, 5.6 km); Beckton Gas Pressure Reduction Station (biomass, 5.6 km); Beckton STW Biodiesel Power Plant (biomass, 5.8 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.
decided Sept 2014 13.5 km away
Decided
M25 junction 28 improvementsHighways · To the west of Brentwood in Essex, at the intersection of the M25, the A12 and the A1023
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 25.4 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.