321 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 9HA Data via plota.co.uk

26/01185/FUL - Full Planning Permission Pending
Extensions & alterationsNew homes

Proposal

Erection of a single-storey upward extension with front and rear dormer roof extensions to the existing three-storey property; part three-storey rear extension from first floor level; and conversion of upper floors to provide 4no. one-bedroom flats (Use Class C3). Installation of a balustrade above the existing single-storey rear extension to create amenity space, together with provision of cycle and refuse storage and associated external alterations. (Application site is located within Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 15

Plans & drawings 14

PDF SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_01-SITE PLANS Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_02_REV 01-EXISTING GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_03_REV 01-EXISTING SECOND FLOOR AND ROOF PLAN Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_04_REV 01-EXISTING FRONT AND REAR ELEVATON Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_05_REV 01-EXISTING SIDE ELEVATIONS Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_06_REV 01-PROPOSED GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_07_REV 01-PROPOSED SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_08_REV 01-PROPOSED FOURTH FLOOR AND ROOF PLAN Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_09_REV 01-PROPOSED FRONT AND REAR ELEVATON Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_10_REV 01-PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATON (WEST) Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_11_REV 01-PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATON (EAST) Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_12-EXISTING SECTIONS Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 44597_13-PROPOSED SECTIONS Drawing · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Newham
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
E7 9HA
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Ward
Forest Gate South
Parish
Forest Gate Community Forum
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
Legah Architecture

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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Newham
Planning Authority Score
4.2/10
Below average
#187 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newham ranks #167 out of 292 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Newham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #252 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #257 of 292
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #167 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #88 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings