127 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

Pending 26/00402/FUL
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026
Postcode
E7 9BB

Description

Retrospective planning application for alterations to window positions at the front and side elevations, and modification of the front porch roof from a mono-pitched design to a hipped roof.

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