Planning application
The Forest Tavern 173 - 175 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB
Works: Extension
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Proposal
Extension of the upper floors (first and second), to provide a total of 14 B&B guest rooms (Use Class C1) and installation of external staircase at the rear to access the upper floor. (This application is affecting the setting of the Forest Gate conservation area)
As published by the council, reference 26/00500/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00500/FUL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Received
- 30 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 30 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Forest Gate North
- Parish
- Forest Gate Community Forum
- Postcode
- E7 9BB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Apr 2026
Received by Newham
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Who's behind it
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simple simon design ltd Agent, a design practice registered in Bristol
Active · incorporated 2003 · Bristol
14 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 92% granted
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13 documents on file for this application
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