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Conservation Areas

FAQ for Conservation Areas | Contact for Conservation Areas

Counties and Grove Estates Draft Character Area Appraisal

In July 2008 a draft Character Area Appraisal of the Counties and Grove Estates was published by the Conservation Studio on behalf of the Council. It is now available to view online using the links below:


Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest. They have a character or appearance which we want to preserve or enhance.

There are now fifteen conservation areas in Redbridge.

1. Barnardo's Village Homes Barnardo's Village Homes map (PDF 160KB) Enhancement Scheme (PDF 578KB)  
2. Claybury  Claybury Map (PDF 490KB) Special Character Appraisal PDF (6.45MB)  
3. George Lane George Lane Map (PDF 424KB) Character Appraisal (Draft 2008) (PDF 9.66MB)  
4. Little Heath  Little Heath Map (PDF 309KB) Enhancement Scheme (PDF 418KB)  
5. Mayfield  Mayfield Map (PDF 289KB) Enhancement/Design Guidance (PDF 827KB)
6. Snaresbrook   Snaresbrook Map (PDF 263KB) Enhancement Scheme (PDF 306KB)  
7. South Woodford   South Woodford Map (PDF 402KB) Enhancement Scheme (PDF 6.47MB)  
8. Valentines Mansion  Valentines Mansion Map (PDF 302KB)    
9. Wanstead Park   Wanstead Park Map (PDF 275KB) Appraisal (PDF 1MB) Preservation and Enhancement Scheme SPD (PDF 1.42MB) / Sustainability Appraisal (PDF 431KB) / Consultation Statement (PDF 764KB)
10. Wanstead Village  Wanstead Village Map (PDF 275KB) 

Enhancement Scheme

Appraisal (PDF 2.91MB)
11. Woodford Bridge   Woodford Bridge Map (PDF 299KB) Enhancement Scheme (PDF 1.9MB)  
12. Woodford Broadway   Woodford Broadway Map (PDF 259KB) Enhancement Scheme P1 (PDF 5.24MB) P2 (PDF 5.24MB)
13. Woodford Green   Woodford Green Map (PDF 273KB) Draft Appraisal (PDF 4.2MB) Enhancement Scheme (PDF 898KB)
14. Woodford Wells   Woodford Wells Map (PDF 290KB) Draft Appraisal (PDF 4.2MB) Enhancement Scheme (PDF 898KB)
15. Aldersbrook   Aldersbrook Map (PDF 275KB) Appraisal (PDF 1.43MB) Design Guidance (PDF 2.85MB)

The designation of a conservation area brings additional responsibilities for the Council and changes the amount and nature of development that can be done without planning permission.

Further information:

Conservation Areas in Redbridge Leaflet (PDF 799KB)