Planning application
253 Katherine Road Forest Gate London E7 8PP
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Proposal
Prior Approval application for the change of use of the existing first floor and second floor retail storage space (Use Class E) to 2 no. one bedroom flat units.
As published by the council, reference 25/01992/PRECOU
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01992/PRECOU
- Type
- Prior Approval Change of Use
- Received
- 15 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 15 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Green Street East
- Parish
- Green Street Community Forum
- Postcode
- E7 8PP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Sep 2025
Received by Newham
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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Newham took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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Agent on file, registered in Chelmsford
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8 documents on file for this application
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About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
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