Planning application
97 Greengate Street Plaistow London E13 0BG
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Application for a lawful development certificate existing for the use as an HMO (Use Class C4). The use extends across the entirety of the building at 97 Greengate Street, with up to six unrelated residents occupying the dwelling and sharing facilities. The use has been carried out continuously for a period exceeding ten years.
As published by the council, reference 26/01444/CLE
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01444/CLE
- Type
- Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use
- Received
- 10 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 10 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Plaistow North
- Parish
- Plaistow Community Forum
- Postcode
- E13 0BG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Newham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/00630/CLE Refused
97 Greengate Street Plaistow London E13 0BG
Application for a lawful development certificate existing for the use as large HMO (Use Class Sui Generis). The use extends across the entirety of the building at 97 Greengate Street and has been carried out continuously for a period exceeding ten years.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Jul 2026
Received by Newham
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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9 Aug 2026
Status changed to Registered
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Michael Swords Studio Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2024 · London
7 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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About lawful development applications
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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97 Greengate Street Plaistow London E13 0BG
Application for a lawful development certificate existing for the use as large HMO (Use Class Sui Generis). The use extends across the entirety of the building at 97 Greengate Street and has been carried out continuously for a period exceeding ten years.
Refused Lawful development 2 docs -
Beagle House 1A Dragonfly Close Plaistow London E13 9BG
Removal and replacement of existing combustible timber and zinc cladding to elevations, walkways and balcony canopies with non-combustible cladding, together with replacement of existing entrance doors and rooflights (Velux) at Beagle House.
Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 23 docs -
Pegasus House 89 Greengate Street Plaistow London E13 0BN
69% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov
The removal of the existing cement particle board, timber framework, plywood, and steel posts from 13 light well enclosures located on the northwest elevation. These will be replaced with galvanized steel perforated mesh railings (This application site affects a Grade II Listed Building).
Status unknown Full applications 7 docs -
111 Greengate Street Plaistow London E13 0BG
69% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug
(Retrospective) Change of use to HMO (Use Class C4) with associated waste/cycle storage.
Decided Full applications -
59 Greengate Street Plaistow London Newham E13 0BG
Constrution of a rear and side dormer extension including roof lights to the front.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 18 docsDomestic -
28 Hollybush Street Plaistow London E13 9DZ
Erection of single storey ground floor rear extension and part first floor rear extension.
Granted Householder ExtensionSmall domestic
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