Looking around…
What's changing near IG3 9BU
Within 2 km, around South Park in Redbridge. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
857new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+0.4%like-for-like prices in South Park, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.9%)
-0%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
139 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
75 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
30 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – May 2026
May 2026
1.3 km away - New homes
148 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025 – Apr 2026
Apr 2026
1.2 km away - New schoolJan 2026
1.3 km away - New homes
37 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025
850 m away - New homes
32 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
900 m away - New homes
39 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
950 m away - New homes
34 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
900 m away - New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
1.5 km away - New homes
7 new homes completedhouses · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
950 m away - New homes
10 new homes completedhouses · Sep 2025
Planning applications within 500 m
81applications in the last 12 months
45approved · 13 refused
15still being decided
5net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Approved
176, Ashburton Avenue, IG3 9EL176 Ashburton AvenueRedbridge 2636/26 · All Other
Oct 2026
250 m away - Application Under Consideration
31, Parkway, IG3 9HSSingle storey front extension to create porch. (summary)Redbridge 2589/26 · All Other
Oct 2026
150 m away - Application Under Consideration
23, Capel Gardens, IG3 9DFSingle storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 2.90 metres.Redbridge 2557/26 · All Other
Sept 2026
350 m away - Application Under Consideration
10, Parkway, IG3 9HUReplace bay window with front entrance. (Summary).Redbridge 2521/26 · All Other
Sept 2026
350 m away - Application Under Consideration
11, Egerton Gardens, IG3 9HPT1 - T7 (Conifer) - fell to ground level. (Summary).Redbridge 2534/26 · All Other
Sept 2026
400 m away - Application Under Consideration
144, Dawlish Drive, IG3 9EG144 Dawlish DriveRedbridge 2449/26 · All Other
Sept 2026
200 m away - Approved
513, Longbridge Road, IG11 9DDRemove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. New window to gable end. Three front rooflights. (Summary).Redbridge 2259/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
500 m away - Approved
1, Sandhurst Drive, IG3 9DB
38homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 37 m²
71since energy certificates began (2008)
0in IG3 9BU 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
195hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
74spill events counted
- Thames Water
South Park,into Loxford Water42 spills, 126 hours in 2025
850 m away - Thames Water
Longbridge Roadinto Mayes Brook28 spills, 65 hours in 2025
850 m away - Thames Water
Longbridge Roadinto Mayes Brook4 spills, 5 hours in 2025
850 m away - Thames Water
Sunnyside Roadinto Loxford Water0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.3 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
60 planned, approved or being built and 20 running (158 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
2.2 km away - Rooftop solar
Dagenham Motors, Ripple Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
Jun 2023
2.4 km away - Rooftop solar
Manor Joinery Estate, Eastern Approach Alfreds Way - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 310 kW
Feb 2023
2.6 km away - Rooftop solar
William Torbitt School, Eastern Avenue - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 170 kW
May 2026
2.7 km away - Rooftop solar
King George Hospital, Barley Lane - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsPlanning application in · 770 kW
Jan 2026
3.0 km away - Rooftop solar
Goresbrook School, Cook Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 370 kW
May 2026
3.1 km away - Rooftop solar
Circular 13, Unit B, Gascoigne Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 980 kW
Jun 2023
3.2 km away - Rooftop solar
New England Industrial Estate DevelopmentBeing built · 220 kW
Apr 2023
3.2 km away - Rooftop solar
Nic Ice, Thames Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built
Dec 2024
3.3 km away - Rooftop solar
Redbridge Institute Of Adult Education, Gaysham Avenue - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 150 kW
Oct 20253.6 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
12 permitted works running now or planned, 3 of them major.
- Major, planned
Morrab Gardens, IlfordUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Some carriageway incursion
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
450 m away - Major, planned
Gyllyngdune Gardens, IlfordUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Some carriageway incursion
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
450 m away - Major, planned
Water Lane, IlfordUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Some carriageway incursion
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
500 m away - Standard
Ashburton Avenue, IlfordHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
250 m away - Standard
Longbridge Road, DagenhamUtility repair and maintenance works · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
600 m away - Standard
Breamore Road, IlfordHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away - Standard
Mayesbrook Road, IlfordNew service connection · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away - Minor
South Park Drive, IlfordUtility repair and maintenance works · THAMES WATER · Multi-way signals
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
700 m away - Minor
Mayesbrook Road, IlfordNew service connection · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · Give and take
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decided
Riverside Energy ParkGenerating Stations · Immediately to the west of the existing Riverside Resource Recovery Facility,Bexley, London decided Apr 2020
6.5 km away - Decideddecided Nov 2025
6.8 km away - Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
8.6 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
10.4 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
11.7 km away - Decideddecided Feb 2017
12.2 km away - Decided
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Barking Riverside Overground stationNew station and Overground extension, opened July 2022
Jul 2022
4.0 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
18.0 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
18.9 km away - TransportMay 2022
19.7 km away
Sept 2025
950 m away
School closedSchool closed: Alamiyah SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2025
1.3 km away New homes59 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024 – Jul 2025
Jul 2025
1.2 km away New homes64 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – May 2025
May 2025
1.2 km away New homes60 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – May 2025
May 2025
1.2 km away New homes8 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025
Mar 2025
700 m away New homes6 new homes completedflats · Feb 2025
Feb 2025
1.3 km away New homes56 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Dec 2024
Dec 2024
1.2 km away New homes8 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024
Oct 2024
1.0 km away School closedSchool closed: Frobel Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2024
2.0 km away School closedSchool closed: Al-Noor Primary SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2023
1.3 km away New schoolNew school: Frobel Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Jun 2021
2.0 km away New schoolDec 2020
600 m away New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 39 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Installation of hipped roof over existing two storey side extension. (summary)
Redbridge 2266/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
450 m away
Approved21, Gyllyngdune Gardens, IG3 9HHSingle storey rear extension. Conversion of garage into a habitable room. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).Redbridge 2024/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
350 m away Approved50, Water Lane, IG3 9HWT1 (Eucalyptus) - fell and grind. (Summary).Redbridge 2276/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
400 m away Application Under Consideration74, Capel Gardens, IG3 9DGRemove detached rear outbuilding. Detached rear outbuilding. (Summary).Redbridge 2127/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
500 m away ApprovedMayespark Primary School, Goodmayes Lane, IG3 9PXErection of a double storey modular building to provide additional classrooms, canopy and enlarged play area at Hatchside Academy. (Summary).Redbridge 2209/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
350 m away Approved100, Dawlish Drive, IG3 9EFTPO 26/09 T2 (Pittosporum) - To be felled. Replaced with 7ft silver birch tree (summary)Redbridge 2110/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
300 m away Application Under Consideration201, Ashburton Avenue, IG3 9ENSingle storey rear / side extension. First floor side and part rear extension. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front roof lights. Detached rear outbuilding. Alterations to fenestrations. (Retrospective). (Summary).Redbridge 2153/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
200 m away Approved57, Gyllyngdune Gardens, IG3 9HYVariation of Condition 2 of approved planning permission 3315/24: Installation of a side elevation door and alterations to the number and position of windows on the side elevation. (Summary).Redbridge 2065/26 · All Other
Aug 2026
100 m away Refused98, Dawlish Drive, IG3 9EFSingle storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.15 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.Redbridge 1929/26 · All Other
Jul 2026
300 m away Not Required74, Capel Gardens, IG3 9DGSingle storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.60 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.Redbridge 1902/26 · All Other
Jul 2026
500 m away Approved3, Forterie Gardens, IG3 9BYG1 (Leylandii x 3) - reduce height by 4 - 5m and reduce sides by 1 - 1.5m. (Summary).Redbridge 1818/26 · All Other
Jul 2026
150 m away Approved144, Dawlish Drive, IG3 9EGChange of use from single family dwelling house (Class C3(a)) to supported housing (Class C3(b)) to accommodate six adult care receivers (service users) aged above 18 (summary)Redbridge 1886/26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026
200 m away Refused10, Parkway, IG3 9HUSingle storey rear extension with a depth of 7.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.Redbridge 1838/26 · All Other
Jul 2026
350 m away Approved1, Sandhurst Drive, IG3 9DBDemolish existing structure. Single storey rear extension (summary)Redbridge 1804/26 · All Other
Jul 2026
450 m away Approved41, Sandhurst Drive, IG3 9DBSingle storey rear extension. (Summary).Redbridge 1765/26 · All Other
Jul 2026
350 m away Approved1, Sandhurst Drive, IG3 9DBRemove chimney. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front rooflights. (Summary)Redbridge 1708/26 · All Other
Jun 2026
450 m away Approved48, Westrow Gardens, IG3 9NFT1 (Lawson Cypress) & T2 (Pine) - remove. (Summary)Redbridge 1687/26 · All Other
Jun 2026
200 m away Refused3, Trenance Gardens, IG3 9NGRear conservatory. (Summary).Redbridge 1536/26 · All Other
Jun 2026
350 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 solarHunters Hall Primary School, Alibon Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
Jul 2024
3.8 km away Rooftop solarPooles Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Aug 2025
3.8 km away Running nearest: Beckton Sewage Treatment Works (wind farm, 3.6 km); Beckton STW Enhanced Sludge Digestion (other, 3.6 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 4.1 km); Beckton STW Biodiesel Power Plant (biomass, 4.1 km); Beckton Gas Pressure Reduction Station (biomass, 4.2 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
Westrow Drive, BarkingUtility repair and maintenance works · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · Give and take
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away
MinorSouth Park Drive, IlfordUtility repair and maintenance works · THAMES WATER · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away MinorSeven Kings Road, IlfordUtility repair and maintenance works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
950 m away DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided May 2022
12.4 km away
Decideddecided Sept 2014
15.7 km away Decideddecided Mar 2025
18.2 km away DecidedTilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury decided Feb 2019
22.3 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.