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Planning in Custom House

Approved
75%
230 of 282 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Custom House in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Newham's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of NewhamCouncil page

Around Custom House

Postcode districts

E16 409 applications in the last 12 monthsE6 468 applications in the last 12 monthsE13 249 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Newham

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About Custom House

Custom House is a settlement located in Newham - Greater London, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Custom House area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Custom House a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Custom House planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Custom House, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 372 planning applications were submitted near Custom House. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (42), full planning applications (31), outline applications (25).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Custom House?
In the last 24 months, 372 planning applications were submitted near Custom House. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Custom House?
The average planning decision time near Custom House is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Custom House?
The planning approval rate near Custom House is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Custom House?
The most common type of planning application near Custom House is discharge of conditions, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Custom House?
You can search and track planning applications near Custom House on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.