Marks Gate, Barking & Dagenham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marks Gate, Barking & Dagenham - Greater London.
Barking & Dagenham - Greater London · England · settlement
About Marks Gate
Marks Gate is a residential area located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, positioned in East London. It lies directly north of Chadwell Heath and west of Romford, making it a key location for those considering planning applications in this part of Greater London.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £443,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Romford
- LSOA: Havering 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marks Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marks 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 Marks Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Marks Gate.
- - 202 Billet Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5QR
Demolition of existing shed and the construction of a part two storey part single storey rear and side extension
Type: Full | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - White House Yard, White House Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5QT
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the change of use of the dwelling (Use Class C3(A)) to a supported living home (Use Class C3(B)) for up to four residents aged 18+ suppo
Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 202 Billet Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5QR
Demolition of existing shed and construction of a part two storey part single storey rear extension and a two storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2025-11-01
View full details - - 4, Marks Gate Cottages Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5QT
Conversion of the existing detached annex into a 1x bed dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2025-10-11
View full details - - 184 Billet Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5QR
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the confirmation that prior approval application 25/00097/PRIEXT dated 28/02/2025 is lawful
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2025-03-08
View full details - - Mr Motors, Mr Motors Whalebone Lane North, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5QT
Construction of an additional two storeys above existing building to facilitate 9no residential units with associated refuse and cycle storage and the change of use of existing ground floor from Sui G
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - The White House Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5QT
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the c hange of use from single use dwelling (Class C3(a)) to supported living home (Class C3(b)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Marks Gate in Barking & Dagenham - Greater London
Marks Gate is a residential area located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, positioned in East London. It lies directly north of Chadwell Heath and west of Romford, making it a key location for those considering planning applications in this part of Greater London.
Property prices in Marks Gate show an average sale price of £443,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marks Gate a particularly low-crime area.
Marks Gate has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chadwell Heath Anti-aircraft Gun Site. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marks 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 Marks Gate
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Marks Gate. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Marks Gate.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marks Gate were full planning applications (13), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.