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176 - 177 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

Refused Newham 26/01494/FUL Full applications

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Relocation of entrance door at front elevation and installation of new kitchen extract to side with internal filter unit. (This application is in the Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area.)

As published by the council, reference 26/01494/FUL

Application record

Reference
26/01494/FUL
Category
Full applications
Status
Application Refused
Decision
Refuse
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Decided
7 Sep 2026
Postcode
E7 9BB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Newham register

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/01493/ADV Granted

    176 - 177 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

    Display of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign.

    Decided 7 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 25/02866/PRECOU Granted

    176 - 177 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

    Prior Approval application for the change of use of the ground floor ancillary office space of an existing estate agent (Use Class E) to form one self-contained dwelling flat. (This application site is located within Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area)

    Decided 16 Mar 2026 Prior approval
  • 25/01838/PRECOU Status unknown

    176 - 177 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

    Prior Approval application for the change of use of the ground floor ancillary office space of an existing estate agent (Use Class E) to form one self-contained dwelling flat. (This application site is located within Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area)

    Submitted 4 Sep 2025 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  2. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Registered

  4. 30 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Awaiting decision

    Previously Registered.

  5. 7 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Refuse

  6. 10 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Application Refused

    Previously Awaiting decision.

What this refusal means

Newham refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 176 - 177 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

    26/01493/ADV Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

    Display of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign.

    Granted Advertising
  • Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

    20/01612/AOD Submitted 29 Jul 2020 0m away

    Approval of details in pursuant to Condition 14 (Events Management Strategy) & 16 (Delivery and Service Plan) attached to planning permission 19/00332/LA3 dated 23rd May 2019

    Granted Conditions 5 docs
  • 176 - 177 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

    25/01838/PRECOU Submitted 4 Sep 2025 0m away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

    Prior Approval application for the change of use of the ground floor ancillary office space of an existing estate agent (Use Class E) to form one self-contained dwelling flat. (This application site is located within Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area)

    Status unknown Prior approval 9 docs
    Domestic
  • 127 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

    25/02803/NONMAT Submitted 10 Dec 2025 0m away

    Non-material amendment to planning consent 24/00318/FUL granted on 28th June 2024 - front porch roof changed from mono pitch to hipped; 1st floor layout bathroom/kitchen; ground floor rear patio doors not bifold; due to changed 1st floor layout side bathroom window now frosted & 1st floor front window now clear.

    Refused Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
    Small domestic
  • 179 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB

    26/00770/CLP Submitted 14 Apr 2026 0m away

    Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the lawful development application from a existing shop (Use class E) into a proposed restaurant (Use class E)

    Granted Lawful development 10 docs
  • 13 Forest Street Forest Gate London E7 0HP

    26/00943/FUL Submitted 5 May 2026 55m away

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic

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  • 26/01261/FUL Granted

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    Demolition of existing extension and erection of a single-storey rear extension (This application is in the Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area)

    10 Sep 2026 Full applications
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    External alterations comprising facade remediation and replacement of combustible cladding with non combustible systems, recladding of the principal entrance core in a revised colour finish, installation of new building signage and a commemorative heritage plaque, installation of new windows and rooflights to existing accommodation, ventilation upgrades including MVHR units and associated plant, and all associated ancillary works (Application site is affecting the setting of a Grade II Listed Building - ROYAL OAK PUBLIC HOUSE).

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