34 - 42 East Street, Barking, IG11 8EP Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/00046/FULL - Full Planning Permission
Change of useExtensions & alterationsNew homesCommercial premises
Council
Barking and Dagenham 6.4/10
Date received
10 Jul 2026
Postcode
IG11 8EP
Type
Full Planning Permission

Description

Partial change of use of retail unit (Use Class E(a) to form 9no. residential units (Use Class C3) together with external alterations to the existing building and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 66.

Day 66, past the statutory target. 87% of full applications in Barking and Dagenham are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 9 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.

Day 6610 days past the 56-day target
61%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
54,582decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent full applications in Barking and Dagenham to go on. Barking and Dagenham decision record →

Site constraints 7

Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Article 4 direction
HMO Article 4. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Barking and Dagenham AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Town centre: Barking
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
Also on the record
Inside the Barking and Dagenham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Other new applications on this street

18 Apr 2026Withdrawn

Mcdonald's, 41 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8ER

Proposed alterations to the shopfront including respraying the shopfront grey an...

25/01813/FULL

Nearby new applications

12 Sept 2026Pending

Barking Celestial Church Of Christ, PRINCESS HALL King Edwards Road, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 7TA

Demolition of existing extension and construction of a part two- storey part sin...

26/01200/FULL
8 Sept 2026Pending

Bestway International Christian Centre, 198 Ripple Road, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 7PR

Application for a lawful development certificate (existing) for confirmation tha...

26/01049/CLUE
4 Sept 2026Pending

208, TEAL POINT, 8 Drydock Square, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 7ZE

Change of use of the C3 dwelling to a C4 3-person HMO

26/01165/FULL
2 Sept 2026Pending

27 Rosslyn Road, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 9XN

Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction...

26/01192/CLUP
27 Aug 2026Pending

City Petroleum, FILLING STATION London Road, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8BU

Demolition of existing sales building, removal of storage container and canopy l...

26/01177/FULL
20 Aug 2026Pending

155 St Awdrys Road, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 7QE

Construction of a single storey rear extension

26/01148/HSE

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2021 Approved
Redevelopment of site to provide a 5-8 storey building comprising up to 59 residential un…
21/01908/FULL
2021 Refused
Redevelopment of site to provide a 5-9 storey building comprising up to 65 residential un…
21/00159/FULL
2019 Refused
Redevelopment of site to provide a 6-9 storey building comprising 79 residential units (3…
19/00770/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Withdrawn
Mcdonald's, 41 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8ER
Proposed alterations to the shopfront including respraying the shopfront grey and the ins…
25/01813/FULL
2024 Approved
Cash Convertors, 2 - 4 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8EU
Construction of a fourth storey upwards extension to accommodate 2 x 1-bed, 2-person flats
24/01337/FULL
2024 Approved
Bath House, 5 Arboretum Place, Barking, IG11 7PS
Removal of combustible insulation from wall cavity and replacement with fire-proof insula…
24/00812/FULL
2024 Approved
Barking And Dagenham College, 1 Short Blue Place, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8FJ
Alterations to the roof including the installation of 3no. condenser units and 1no. extra…
24/00570/FULL
2024 Approved
Barking And Dagenham College, 1 Short Blue Place, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8FJ
Construction of glazed extension at fifth floor roof level
24/00568/FULL
2024 Approved
Natwest, 32 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8EU
The replacement of the two external ATMs on the front elevation (linked to 24/00143/ADVER…
24/00182/FULL
2024 Approved
Natwest, 32 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8EU
The replacement of the two external ATMs on the front elevation
24/00143/ADVERT
2022 Approved
19a East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8ER
Application for the change of use from an office (E) to a house of multiple occupation (C…
22/00675/FULL
2021 Refused
Barking Magistrates Court, 44 - 48 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8FA
Listed building consent for works to a listed building of Barking Magistrates court to re…
21/00961/LBC
2021 Refused
Specstore Opticians, 29 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8ER
Redevelopment of the existing building to provide ( 1x studio and 4x1 bedroom flats) abov…
21/00105/FULL
2020 Refused
Abbey Sports Centre, Abbey Sports Centre Axe Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 7LX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 34 (Scheme for Highway Works) i…
20/02333/AOD
2019 Refused
Kings Bull, 2 - 4 North Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8ET
Erection of a steel framed glazed canopy
19/01533/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
Abbey Sports Centre, Abbey Sports Centre Axe Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 7LX
Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of site, including erection of building…
16/00634/REG3
2018 Approved
Specsavers, 45 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8EJ
Installation of replacement internally illuminated fascia sign and replacement internally…
18/02019/ADV
2018 Approved
Specsavers, 45 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8EJ
Installation of air conditioning condensing unit mounted on first floor side wall at rear…
18/02018/FUL
2018 Approved
Discount Designer Furniture, 15 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8ER
Alterations to shopfront to provide a new entrance in connection with the conversion of e…
18/01243/FUL
2018 Approved
Various Properties In Station Parade And North Street And East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham,
Various alterations and improvement to shopfronts, facades, and roof materials, including…
18/01260/FUL
2018 Refused
Telephone Kiosk Between, 35 - 41 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham,
Display of an internally illuminated digital LCD screen to both sides of freestanding 'In…
18/01745/ADV
2018 Approved
Kings Bull, 2 - 4 North Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8ET
Extension and alterations to the roof including the incorporation of front dormer windows…
18/00078/FUL
2017 Approved
Fourth Floor, The Clockhouse Clockhouse Avenue, Barking, Barking And Dagenham,
Installation of 3 internally applied vinyl posters to glazing.
17/01789/ADV
2017 Approved
Fourth Floor, The Clockhouse Clockhouse Avenue, Barking, Barking And Dagenham,
Change of use of 4th Floor from Class B1(a) (Office) to a mixed use comprising Class B1(a…
17/01788/FUL
2017 Approved
Stardust Linen, 35 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8ER
Erection of side extension up to 3 storeys in height and alterations to rear appearance i…
17/00046/REG3
2017 Approved
Barking Magistrates Court, 44 - 48 East Street, Barking, Barking And Dagenham,
Application for Listed Building Consent: Installation of two wall-mounted brackets to fro…
17/00092/LBC
2016
Abbey Sports Centre Axe Street Barking Essex IG11 7LX
Pre-application meeting request: Redevelopment of site to provide mixed use development c…
15/01377/PRE3
2016 Decided
Abbey Sports Centre Axe Street Barking Essex IG11 7LX
Pre-application meeting request: Redevelopment of site to provide mixed use development c…
15/01377/PRE2
Barking and Dagenham
Planning Authority Score
6.4/10
Average
#81 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Barking and Dagenham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #9 out of 296. Only 16% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 68% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Barking and Dagenham decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
64%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #296 of 296
68%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #296 of 296
93%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #9 of 296
16%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #13 of 296
43%
Minor dwellings approved
86 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
28%
Change of use approved
80 decided
725
Total decisions
260 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings