70 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EN

Pending 26/00597/FUL
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
E7 0EN

Description

Part change of use of first floor commercial use (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3), with associated alterations to front elevations including insertion of a residential entrance door within the existing shopfront. (This application site falls within Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area)

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