149 - 153 Green Street Forest Gate London E7 8JE

Pending 26/00629/FUL
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
E7 8JE

Description

Construction of a basement for cold and food storage, erection of a single-storey rear extension, provision of 4 parking spaces at rear, and installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope.

4.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#170 of 277

Newham ranks #126 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. Newham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Newham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #239 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #244 of 277
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #126 of 277
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #86 of 277
48%
Minor dwellings approved
60 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
52%
Change of use approved
75 decided
1,143
Total decisions
212 refused in 2025