Planning application
McDonalds 322 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8BD
Works: Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Refurbishment of the restaurant to include alterations to elevations with the installation of a new "Folded Roof" concept, comprising of aluminium cladding. Replacement drive thru booths and access door with the redecoration of windows and doors. Minor reconfiguration of parking bays and associated works to the site.
As published by the council, reference 26/00438/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00438/FUL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve
- Received
- 9 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 9 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 7 May 2026
- Ward
- Green Street West
- Parish
- Forest Gate Community Forum
- Decision by
- Delegated decision
- Postcode
- E7 8BD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Newham register
This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00756/FUL Granted
McDonalds 322 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8BD
Installation of two additional rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of McDonald's, Forest Gate.
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26/00441/ADV Granted
McDonalds 322 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8BD
The installation of new internally illuminated fascia signage following roof works; 2 no white "Mcdonald's" letterset and 5 no. Yellow "Golden Arch".
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26/00440/ADV Granted
McDonalds 322 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8BD
Display of non-illuminated freestanding banner sign.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Mar 2026
Received by Newham
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7 May 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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25 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Planware Limited Agent, registered in Bury St. Edmunds
Active · incorporated 2001 · Bury St. Edmunds
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Newham granted permission on 7 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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