Forest Gate, Newham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forest Gate, Newham - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Forest Gate are administered by London Borough Of Newham. View the full London Borough Of Newham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Forest Gate
Forest Gate, situated in the West Ham area of the London Borough of Newham, is an emerging sub-district in East London, approximately 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Charing Cross. This vibrant locale is characterized by its diverse community and ongoing development, making it a focal point for potential planning applications and urban projects in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newham
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford and Bow
- LSOA: Newham 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forest Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forest Gate.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Forest Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
122 planning applications found near Forest Gate.
- - 114 Osborne Road Forest Gate London E7 0PL
Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows and rear doors with new double glazed uPVC windows and rear doors. (This application is in the Woodgrange Estate conservation area)
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/01458/TCA · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - 91 Osborne Road Forest Gate London E7 0PW
T1 - Cherry - Crown reduction removing up to 3m from branch ends. (This application is in the Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area.)
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/01413/FUL · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - Railway Arch 374 Station Road Forest Gate London E7 0AB
Demolition of the existing vacant office building and erection of a single-storey lean-to extension to the front of Railway Arch 374, replacement arch infills and associated alterations for flexible C
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/01340/HH · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 23 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NG
Retrospective planning application of single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 23 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NG
Retrospective planning application of single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 76 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NH
Erection of single storey rear and side infill extension with 3x rooflights.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/01365/CLP · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 76 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NH
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer extension, with a further dormer extension over the existing rear outrigger.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/01361/FUL · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 75 Osborne Road Forest Gate London E7 0PW
Replacement of existing fenestration with new timber fenestration. (This application is in the Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area.)
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/01367/HH · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 76 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NH
Erection of single storey rear and side infill extension with 3x rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 76 Sebert Road Forest Gate London E7 0NH
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer extension, with a further dormer extension over the existing rear outrigger.
Type: Outline | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 321 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 9HA
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 o
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/01336/ADV · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Advertising Right Outside 331 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8AA
Display of freestanding advertising council information panel with 2 internally illuminated digital displays. (This application is in the Forest Town Conservation Area.)
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/01219/AOD · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - Forest Gate Police Station 350 - 360 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8BS
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 5 (Materials) attached to Planning Consent 25/00324/FUL dated 26th September 2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/01260/HH · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 45 Clinton Road Forest Gate London E7 0HD
Erection of single storey ground floor rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Forest Gate Police Station 350 - 360 Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 8BS
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 5 (Materials) attached to Planning Consent 25/00324/FUL dated 26th September 2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/01245/FUL · Validated: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - 44B Latimer Road Forest Gate London E7 0LQ
Loft conversion with erection of rear/side dormer roof extension and 2 front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/01204/AOD · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Latimer Road Forest Gate London E7 0LQ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials Requiring Subsequent Approval) attached to Planning Consent 24/02304/HH dated 27th February 2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 26 Chestnut Avenue Forest Gate London E7 0JH
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear infill extension.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/01180/HH · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 26 Chestnut Avenue Forest Gate London E7 0JH
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/01138/FUL · Validated: Thu 21 May 2026 - Railway Arches 445 To 447 Latimer Road Forest Gate London E7 0LH
External refurbishments/alterations including replacement of existing front infills with brickwork, new pedestrian doors and electric roller shutters.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-21
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A brief summary of Forest Gate in Newham - Greater London
Forest Gate, situated in the West Ham area of the London Borough of Newham, is an emerging sub-district in East London, approximately 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Charing Cross. This vibrant locale is characterized by its diverse community and ongoing development, making it a focal point for potential planning applications and urban projects in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Forest Gate a particularly low-crime area.
Forest Gate has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Romford Road, Durham Road, Manor Park, Aldersbrook, Woodgrange Estate, Forest Gate, Forest Gate Town Centre, Wanstead Park, University Area. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Forest Gate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forest Gate 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.
Planning Activity in Forest Gate
In the last 24 months, 264 planning applications were submitted near Forest Gate. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Forest Gate.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Forest Gate were full planning applications (114), outline applications (40), discharge of conditions (27). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 197 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 67 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 177 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.