466A Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DP Data via plota.co.uk

26/01464/FUL - Full Planning Permission Refused
Change of useExtensions & alterationsNew homes

Proposal

Change of use to form one 2-bedroom flat (Use Class C3), including a loft conversion, the erection of double dormer roof extension and two front rooflights, together with associated cycle and refuse storage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
6 Aug 2026
✗
Refused
1 Oct 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 1 Oct 2026 · Delegated decision · Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Documents 21

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DELEGATED REPORT Decision · 1 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF DECISION NOTICE Decision · 1 Oct 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF WASTE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Documentation · 6 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PARKING, SERVICING & SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT STATEMENT Documentation · 6 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 13

PDF LOCATIONPLAN Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 2 EXISTING LOFT AND ROOF PLANS Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 3 EXISTING FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 4 EXISTING SIDE ELEVATIONS Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 5 PROPOSED GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 6 PROPOSED LOFT AND ROOF PLANS Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 7 PROPOSED FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 8 PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATIONS Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 9 PROPOSED SECTION A A Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 10 PROPOSED SECTION B B Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 11 EXISTING BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 12 PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form (Public) · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 15 CIL FORM CIL · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF 13 PHOTOGRAPHS OF SITE Documentation · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 14 COVERING LETTER Documentation · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 4

Air quality management area: Newham 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 ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Newham built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 3 (moderate), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI), Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) 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.

Building

Floor area68 m² (732 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (62 out of 100)
PropertyEnd-terrace flat, 4 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2023, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Newham
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
E7 8DP
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Green Street East
Parish
Manor Park Community Forum
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
1 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Design Ghar Limited

How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Refused, as 60% of changes of use here are.

67%decided within 8 weeks
40%approved
121decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Newham in the last twelve months, from validation. Newham decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 6 Oct 2026

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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

2025 Approved
113 Sherrard Road Forest Gate London E7 8DY
Erection of single storey part-wrap-around extension.
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2025 Approved
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Application for a lawful development certificate proposed for the change of use to a rest…
25/01241/CLP
2024 Refused
493 Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DR
Proposed Change of Use from retail (Use Class E(a)) to Restaurant/Takeaway (Use Class E(b…
24/00896/FUL
2024 Refused
493 Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DR
Installation of flue pipe at the rear of the property.
24/00025/FUL
2023 Refused
507 Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DR
Change of use of the rear of the premises from commercial to 1x one-bedroom residential u…
23/02786/FUL
2023 Refused
491 Katherine Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 8DR
Retrospective application to retain front extension comprising of a new shopfront and to…
23/00831/FUL
2023 Approved
95 Halley Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 8DS
Erection of single storey side infill extension.
23/00405/HH
2023 Approved
91 Sherrard Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 8DN
Erection of single storey side infill extension and raised roof level of existing extensi…
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2022 Approved
95 Halley Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 8DS
Erection of first floor rear extension.
22/02719/HH
2022 Approved
95 Halley Road Forest Gate London E7 8DS
Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. Th…
22/02724/PREHH
2022 Approved
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Proposed installation of above ground cabinet (in order to house electronic equipment)
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93 Halley Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 8DS
Single storey rear extension and side infill
22/00719/HH
2022 Approved
102 Halley Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 8DU
Erection of single storey rear extension.
22/00378/HH
2021 Approved
483 Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DR
Proposed construction of a first floor rear extension at 483 - 485 Katherine Road (Joint…
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2021 Approved
485 Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DR
Application for a lawful development certificate for the proposed loft conversion with re…
21/00832/CLP
2020 Refused
480 Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DP
Construction of a ground floor rear extension to the existing commercial unit.
20/02268/FUL
2020 Refused
485 Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DR
Application for a lawful development certificate for the proposed construction of a rear…
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2020 Approved
484A Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8DP
Revised description: Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, windows to rear elevation…
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Application for a lawful development certificate for the proposed loft conversion with re…
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2017 Approved
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Loft conversion with L-shaped dormer.
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73 Rosedale Road Forest Gate London E7 8AU
Proposed single storey infill extension to the rear of the dwelling
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Newham
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#211 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Newham ranks #191 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Newham decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #239 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #233 of 296
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #191 of 296
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #140 of 296
51%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
59%
Change of use approved
51 decided
989
Total decisions
170 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.