Planning application
McDonalds 322 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8BD
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Installation of two additional rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of McDonald's, Forest Gate.
As published by the council, reference 26/00756/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00756/FUL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve
- Received
- 2 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 2 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 28 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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26/00438/FUL Granted
McDonalds 322 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8BD
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.
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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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2 Apr 2026
Received by Newham
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28 May 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
20 documents on file for this application
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Newham granted permission on 28 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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