26/00649/CLE

1. 15 Apr 2026

   Received by Newham

2. 4 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 25/02824/FUL Granted

  301 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 9HA

  Alterations to front elevation at ground floor level.

  12 Dec 2025 14m away Full applications
• 26/00732/NONMAT Granted

  301 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 9HA

  Non-material amendment to planning consent ref: 25/02824/FUL dated 06th February 2026, comprising to have all window frames made from aluminium.

  31 Mar 2026 14m away Amendments
• 22/00735/VAR Refused

  297D-297E Romford Road Forest Gate London Newham E7 9HA

  Section 73 application to vary Condition 16 (B1 Units) change the wording to only secure limited flexibility within the Use Class E, attached to planning permission 19/00364/FUL dated 20th January 2020 which granted planning permission for: 'Proposed demolition of existing building and erection of a part-3, part-4-storey building including 2 no. Office (B1) units on the ground floor and 5 no. residential units on the upper floors at 297C, D and E Romford Road E7 (Application site is adjoining the Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area)'

  25 Mar 2022 30m away Amendments
• 26/01185/FUL Status unknown

  321 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 9HA

  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).

  22 Jun 2026 62m away Full applications
• 25/02880/FUL Granted

  280 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 9HD

  The installation of an extractor ventilation system at the existing commercial premises.

  20 Jan 2026 69m away Full applications
• 26/00553/FUL Refused

  11 Woodgrange Road Forest Gate London E7 8BA

  Conversion of 4-bedroom dwelling above existing shop into 3x self-contained flats including rear dormer and front rooflights, external staircase and waste and cycle storage. (Application site is located within Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area).

  14 Apr 2026 99m away Full applications

• 26/01620/CLE Status unknown

  9B South Crescent Canning Town London E16 4TL

  Application for a lawful development certificate (existing) to confirm the lawful status of existing operational development at McDermott House, South Crescent.

  30 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01244/CLP Granted

  172 Lathom Road East Ham London E6 2DZ

  Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer incorprating a juliet balcony and 3x front rooflights.

  5 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01049/CLP Granted

  4 - 8 Abercrombie Road Stratford London E20 1FU

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the amalgamation of existing units and their use as a childrens nursery (Use Class E(f))

  12 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01221/CLP Refused

  1 Peridot Street Beckton London E6 5LZ

  Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the change of use from C3 (Residential dwelling) to C3 (Supported home).

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01205/CLP Granted

  32 Helena Road Plaistow London E13 0DU

  Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer.

  1 Jun 2026 Lawful development