513A - 515A Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4TP Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/00887/FULL - Full Planning Permission
Change of useNew homesCommercial premises
Council
Barking and Dagenham 6.4/10
Date received
5 Sept 2026
Postcode
RM9 4TP
Type
Full Planning Permission

Description

Change of use from day care centre (Class E(f)) to two 2 bedroom flats (Class C3) Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 31 Oct 2026, from recent full applications across the UK.

Day 9 of the 56-day target. Councils usually decide full applications by day 56.

Day 947 days to 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 3

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 Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.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.
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.
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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

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Other new applications on this street

18 Apr 2026Decided

519-527 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP

Details pursuant to Conditions 3 (Scheme of Acoustic Protection) and 4 (Sound In...

25/01124/AOD
11 Aug 2026Pending

597 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TU

Application for a lawful development certificate (existing) for the use of the d...

26/01096/CLUE
24 Jul 2026Decided

618 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4UL

Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear exte...

26/01021/PRIEXT
18 Apr 2026Decided

44 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4NH

Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear exte...

25/01635/PRIEXT

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70 Lullington Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 6DS

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1 Rusper Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4NT

Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear exte...

26/01223/PRIEXT
5 Sept 2026Pending

10 Thicket Grove, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4NR

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26/01209/HSE
4 Sept 2026Pending

10 Thicket Grove, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4NR

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

26/01208/CLUP
28 Aug 2026Pending

63 Polesworth Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 6AH

Construction of a first floor rear extension

26/01186/HSE
28 Aug 2026Pending

63 Polesworth Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 6AH

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
519-527 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Details pursuant to Conditions 3 (Scheme of Acoustic Protection) and 4 (Sound Insulation)…
25/01124/AOD
2025 Approved
519-527 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Application for prior approval: Proposed change of use of part of the first floor to crea…
25/00488/PRIMA
2024 Refused
519-527 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Application for prior approval: Proposed change of use of part of the first floor to crea…
24/01122/PRIMA
2023 Refused
497 - 515 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Outline Planning application (all matters reserved) for the construction of 8x 2bed flats…
23/01948/OUTALL
2023 Approved
497 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Proposed removal and replacement of 3no antennas on the existing rooftop and the installa…
23/00867/COM
2023 Approved
24 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4LJ
Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. Th…
23/00703/PRIEXT
2022 Approved
1 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4LJ
Construction of a new two storey two bedroom dwelling
22/01354/FULL
2021 Approved
9 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4LJ
Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. Th…
21/01562/PRIEXT
2021 Approved
29 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4LJ
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a sin…
21/01466/CLUP
2021 Approved
497 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Proposed removal and replacement of 1no antenna and 2no equipment cabinets with 1no new a…
21/01464/COM
2021 Refused
9 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4LJ
Construction of a part two storey part single storey rear extension.
21/00588/HSE
2021 Approved
Kiosk At Becontree Station Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Replacement of 3x externally fascia signs (shutter box) logo 2700mm x 250mm; Low level 27…
21/00316/ADVERT
2020 Refused
9 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4LJ
Construction of a part two storey part single storey rear extension.
20/02549/HSE
2020 Refused
497 - 515 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Prior notification application for the construction of new dwellinghouses on detached bui…
20/02225/PRIADA
2020 Refused
497 - 515 Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Prior notification application for the construction of new dwellinghouses on detached bui…
20/02225/PRIADB
2018 Approved
Dagenham Co-operative Funeral Service, 521 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Installation of external condenser unit to rear of building.
18/01663/FUL
2017 Approved
515a Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign.
17/01993/ADV
2017 Approved
515a Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development: Use of premises a…
17/02126/CLU_P
2017 Approved
27 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4LJ
Installation of access ramp with handrails to front of house.
17/02028/FUL
2017 Approved
5 Stamford Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4HB
Erection of part single/part two storey rear extension.
17/01615/FUL
2017 Approved
Co-operative Stop & Shop, 527 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Installation of 2 internally illuminated and 1 non-illuminated fascia signs, 1 internally…
17/01535/ADV
2017 Approved
Bt, Telephone Box Outside, 499 - 501 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham,
Installation of replacement public telephone and ATM service kiosk.
17/01001/FUL
2016 Approved
Gale Street Dental Practice, 513 - 515 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Installation of externally illuminated fascia and projecting sign and window manifestatio…
16/00778/ADV
2016 Approved
Gale Street Dental Practice, 513 - 515 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Installation of new shopfront.
16/00645/FUL
2016 Refused
Superpound Saver, 499 - 501 Gale Street, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Erection of front canopy extension incorporating roller shutters to shop.
16/00580/FUL
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