Planning application
321 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 9HA
Works: New dwelling Extension Loft or dormer Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Change of use of ground floor commercial unit from shops (use Class E) to a motor vehicle repair shop (Use Class B2) (retrospective) and the 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. (prospective) (Application site is located within Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area). (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
As published by the council, reference 26/01185/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01185/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Application Refused
- Validated
- 22 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- E7 9HA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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9 Aug 2026
Status changed to Awaiting decision
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30 Aug 2026
Status changed to Application Refused
Previously Awaiting decision.
After the decision
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