Have Your Say on the Future of Ilford

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Quick Survey

Your ideas for future Ilford

Share your ideas for improvements, such as new homes, a youth hub, greener public spaces, or safer streets

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Vision and principles

Tell us what you think about the vision for Ilford

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Making things happen

Share your priorities and tell us how you would like to be involved in the delivery of this plan

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Documents library

Explore the draft OAPF and supporting documents to learn more about the vision and proposals for Ilford.

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A place to grow with high quality, affordable homes

Our proposals for new homes and amenities, such as playspaces

Illustration of a community gathering space at night featuring an outdoor cinema screen surrounded by trees and colourful planting. The screen displays the words “OPEN AIR CINEMA”, while nearby wayfinding signs point to a park, theatre and station. Several people walk through the space in front of the screen, highlighting a vibrant cultural destination with improved public realm, landscaping and evening

A vibrant town centre

Our proposals for economy and high streets

Illustrated night-time street scene in Ilford town centre showing improved public realm and active travel infrastructure. The image features widened pavements, street trees, modern lighting, a dedicated cycle route and a red double-decker bus travelling along the street. People are walking and cycling between new residential and commercial buildings, demonstrating a safer, more attractive and better-connected urban environment after dark.

A safe and welcoming town centre

Our proposals on public spaces, walking and cycling

Illustrated concept for a greener and healthier Ilford focused on the River Roding corridor. The image shows a landscaped riverside park with new trees, walking and cycling routes, areas for play and recreation, and improved access to the water. People are shown walking, cycling, kayaking and using colourful play equipment, while a new bridge and green spaces create safer connections and support outdoor activity, biodiversity and wellbeing.

A greener, healthier Ilford

Our proposals for green and blue infrastructure

Illustrated aerial-style view of a proposed cultural quarter. A street with a zebra crossing and cycle lane runs through the centre, with the words “CULTURAL QTR” displayed on the roadway. Small groups of people are shown using public spaces, including seating, play and activity areas. Trees, planting, benches and landscaped spaces line the street. A building labelled “Kenneth More Theatre” is visible in the upper right, alongside additional seating and public realm features. The image presents a greener, more active and pedestrian-friendly cultural destination

Celebrating Ilford’s identity and reinforcing civic pride

Our proposals for celebrating Ilford's identity, including cultural, social infrastructure and heritage

TELL US ABOUT YOUR AREA

Street-level view of Ilford Hill showing modern residential development alongside a busy road with buses, vehicles and pedestrians. The image illustrates higher-density development, public transport accessibility and an urban arrival route into the town centre.

Ilford Hill

What could this OAPF mean for Ilford Hill?

Street-level view of Ilford Approach featuring a historic brick building at a prominent corner site. The image highlights the area's heritage character and relationship to surrounding streets and development opportunities.

Ilford Approach

What could this OAPF mean for Ilford Approach?

Town centre view along Cranbrook Road showing shops, active ground-floor uses, vehicles and pedestrians. Historic buildings and retail frontages create a busy high street environment and an important route connecting the station with surrounding destinations.

Cranbrook Road

What could this OAPF mean for Cranbrook Road?

Photograph of a wide pedestrianised high street with high-quality paving, seating and street furniture. People are walking along the route, with shops and commercial buildings on either side. Digital information displays, mature trees and a historic landmark building are visible in the background, illustrating an attractive and accessible public realm designed to support town centre activity and movement.

Central High Road

What could this OAPF mean for Central High Road?

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Clements Road

What could this OAPF mean for Clements Road?

High Road East

What could this OAPF mean for High Road East?

Ley Street

What could this OAPF mean for Ley Street?

Timeline

Evidence gathering

January 2025 - September 2025

Before developing the plan, we built a clear picture of Ilford today. We gathered evidence on topics such as housing, transport, jobs, public spaces and community facilities to better understand what is working well and where improvements may be needed.

Supporting studies

January 2026 - April 2026

We undertook a programme of technical studies to test opportunities and constraints in Ilford. These covered topics such as transport, movement, housing capacity, heritage, public realm, infrastructure, sustainability and viability. These studies helped to inform and refine the OAPF's proposals.

Targeted engagement

January 2026 - February 2026

We carried out targeted engagement with groups whose voices are often underrepresented in planning, including young people, young women, older and disabled residents, and businesses. Through in-depth conversations, we listened to their experiences, concerns and ideas. These conversations have helped shape the vision and proposals in the OAPF.

Preparing the OAPF

February 2026 - August 2026

This stage involved developing the vision, principles and place-based proposals. We worked closely with the London Borough of Redbridge, TfL, and other key stakeholders.

Public consultation

September 2026 - October 2026

We are now consulting on the draft OAPF. This is an opportunity to share your views on the vision, principles and proposals for Ilford's future. Your views will help shape the final document.

Final OAPF and adoption

November 2026 - January 2027

We will review consultation responses, refine the OAPF where appropriate and publish a consultation report. The final OAPF will then be considered for adoption by the Mayor of London and the London Borough of Redbridge. Once adopted, the OAPF can then be used in planning matters.

News

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Join us at our upcoming events

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Have your say on the future of Ilford!

We’ve now been consulting on the future of Ilford for two weeks. Thank you to everyone who has shared their views so far!We’re hearing lots of ideas from people who live, work, study and spend time in

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Calling all Ilford Businesses!

Thanks so much to everyone who chatted to us last night at Ilford Station! It was fantastic to talk through the proposals and answer your questions. Our next event is coming up next Tuesday! Loca

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Consultation now open!

Consultation now openThe Mayor of London, the London Borough of Redbridge and Transport for London have worked together to prepare a new long-term vision for Ilford. The draft OAPF sets out a framewor