The Forest Tavern 173 - 175 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

Pending 26/00500/FUL
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
E7 9BB

Description

Extension of the upper floors (first and second), to provide a total of 14 B&B guest rooms (Use Class C1) and installation of external staircase at the rear to access the upper floor. (This application is affecting the setting of the Forest Gate conservation area)

4.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#173 of 282

Newham ranks #128 out of 282 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%) #244 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #249 of 282
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #128 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #87 of 282
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