Land At May And Baker Car Park, Barking And Dagenham, RM10 7TL

Pending 26/00436/PRIFLM - Prior Approval
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM10 7TL
Type
Prior Approval

Description

Prior notification application for the temporary change of use to ‘commercial film-making’ including use as a backlot with erection of temporary structures, works, plant and machinery required in connection with that use. Proposed use is in relation to the existing Eastbrook Studios and existing back lot.

6.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#65 of 282

Barking and Dagenham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #1 out of 282. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Barking and Dagenham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.

Barking and Dagenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 282
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 282
135%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #1 of 282
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #11 of 282
37%
Minor dwellings approved
75 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
31%
Change of use approved
74 decided
713
Total decisions
241 refused in 2025