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Former East Ham Gasworks Southend Road East Ham London E6 2AA

Awaiting decision Newham 26/01384/OUT Outline

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the comprehensive phased redevelopment to provide new buildings to accommodate new homes (Class C3), flexible commercial, sport and community uses (Class E, F2 and Sui Generis - drinking establishment), associated cycle and vehicle parking, landscaping, public realm, open space, children's play space, sports pitches, partial removal of subterranean elements of the former gasholder, full remediation and site preparation works. THIS APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT UNDER THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2017 (AS AMENDED).

As published by the council, reference 26/01384/OUT

Application record

Reference
26/01384/OUT
Category
Outline
Status
Registered
Validated
8 Jul 2026
Postcode
E6 2AA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  2. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Registered

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Newham took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Newham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Newham's median decision took 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About outline applications

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

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