70 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00597/FUL - Full Planning Permission Approved
Change of useExtensions & alterationsNew homesShopfronts

Proposal

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

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Application progress

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Received
9 Apr 2026
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Approved
1 Jun 2026

Approved on 1 Jun 2026 · Delegated decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 25

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DELEGATED REPORT Decision · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DECISION NOTICE Decision · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 3

PDF TRANSPORT STATEMENT Documentation · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Documentation · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DAYLIGHT AND AMENITY STATEMENT Documentation · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 18

PDF SITE LOCATION AND SITE PLAN Revised Drawing · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECTION A-A Drawing · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Revised Drawing · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Revised Drawing · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED BASEMENT PLAN Revised Drawing · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION A-A Revised Drawing · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION (SHUTTERS) Revised Drawing · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING REAR ROOM - CLOSET WING Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING ELEVATION Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SIDE ELEVATION_A4 Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING REAR ELEVATION_A4 Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SHOWER ROOM AND KITCHEN LAYOUT Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ELEVATION Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATION Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form (Public) · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ACOUSTIC REPORT Documentation · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Newham
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
E7 0EN
Received
9 Apr 2026
Validated
9 Apr 2026
Ward
Forest Gate North
Parish
Forest Gate Community Forum
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approve
Decision date
1 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Openeight Architects

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
Prior Approval application for the change of use of the first floor ancillary commercial…
25/02878/PRECOU
2018 Approved
Premesis damaged by fire - renovation including redecoration of render walls, replacement…
18/00601/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
3A Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NG
Part change of use to commercial unit (Use Class E(g)(i)) and residential unit (Use Class…
25/00646/FUL
2025 Refused
176 - 177 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB
Change of use from Estate Agent (Use Class E(c)(ii) to Betting Shop (Use Class Sui Generi…
24/02658/FUL
2024 Approved
176 - 177 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB
Display of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated projecting…
24/02659/ADV
2024 Refused
African Music 3A Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NG
Part change of use, and part rear and side two storey extension to an existing two storey…
24/01186/FUL
2024 Approved
80 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EW
Demolition of existing side timber structure and erection of a two storey side extension…
24/00641/FUL
2024 Refused
91 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EP
Construction of a rooftop extension to provide a 3-bed 4-person residential unit (Applica…
24/00923/FUL
2024 Approved
5 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NG
Erection of rear dormer extension, including 2no. roof lights to the front elevation, to…
23/02762/FUL
2023 Approved
10 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NQ
Application for a lawful development certificate proposed for the proposed use is Use Cla…
23/02492/CLP
2023 Withdrawn
5 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NG
Erection of rear dormer extension, including 2 roof lights to the front elevation to faci…
23/02231/HH
2023
85-87 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 0EP
Demolition of the building and erection of a four storey mixed-use building with basement…
23/02581/FUL
2023 Approved
3 Sebert Road Forest Gate London
Construction of rear and outrigger dormer extension including 2x roof lights to the front…
23/01527/FUL
2023 Withdrawn
85-87 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 0EP
Demolition of the building and erection of a four storey mixed-use building with basement…
23/00648/FUL
2022 Approved
Telecommunications Outside Health Centre 121 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EP
Notification under The Electronic Communications Code (conditions and restrictions) Regul…
22/02479/TEL
2022 Approved
Telecommunications Outside 79A Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EP
Notification under The Electronic Communications Code (conditions and restrictions) Regul…
22/02499/TEL
2022 Approved
34B Sebert Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 0NQ
Construction of a ground floor rear extension and loft conversion with alteration (Applic…
22/01623/FUL
2022 Approved
105 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 0EP
Replacement of two flue's with the installation of one flue at the rear elevation (Applic…
22/01412/FUL
2022 Approved
Telecommunications Outside 79A Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EP
Notification under The Electronic Communications Code (conditions and restrictions) Regul…
22/01919/TEL
2022 Approved
Telecommunications Outisde Health Centre 121 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EP
Notification under The Electronic Communications Code (conditions and restrictions) Regul…
22/01939/TEL
2021
103 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EP
Demolition of existing two storey building and erection of three storey building (plus ba…
21/02885/FUL
2021 Approved
Land At 89 To 93 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EP
Proposed development of a part-3, part-4 storey, mixed-use development comprising of grou…
20/02800/FUL
2016 Refused
72A Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EN
The retention of Integral illumination and screen to the ATM fascia, internally illuminat…
16/03169/ADV
2016 Approved
60 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0QH
Display of 2No. externally illuminated fascia signs and 1No. externally illuminated proje…
16/02364/ADV
2016 Approved
The Forest Tavern 173-175 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB
The proposal is for the refurbishment and alteration to the rear BBQ area of the existing…
16/01407/FUL
2016 Approved
9 Hampton Road Forest Gate London E7 0PD
Removal of conifer tree in the front garden (This property is in the Woodgrange Estate Co…
16/01639/TCA
2016 Approved
109 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 0EP
Display of 1No. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1No. non illuminated hanging sign…
16/00137/ADV
Newham
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#211 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Newham ranks #191 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Newham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #239 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #233 of 296
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #191 of 296
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #140 of 296
51%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
59%
Change of use approved
51 decided
989
Total decisions
170 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings