Upton, Newham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upton, Newham - Greater London.
Newham - Greater London · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newham
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford and Bow
- LSOA: Newham 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upton.
- 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 Upton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
90 planning applications found near Upton.
- 26/01469/HH · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 34 Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8LD
Erection of single storey ground floor rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/01468/CLP · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 34 Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8LD
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a loft conversion with a L shaped rear dormer and 2x front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 34 Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8LD
Erection of single storey ground floor rear and side extension.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 34 Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8LD
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a loft conversion with a L shaped rear dormer and 2x front rooflights.
Type: Outline | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Units A To C Oakdale Road Forest Gate London E7 8JU
Application under Section 73 to vary Condition 2 (Development in accordance with Approved Plans) - internal layout revisions, relocation of the main entrance, creation of a ground floor internal terra
Type: Conditions | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/01403/HH · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 140 Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8LB
Erection of single storey rear side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 140 Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8LB
Erection of single storey rear side extension
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/01388/COU · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 181 Upton Lane Forest Gate London E7 9PJ
Change of use from Class E (shop) to Class F1 (Small Supplementary Learning Centre).
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/01354/HH · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 2 Elmhurst Road Forest Gate London E7 9PG
Erection of single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 2 Elmhurst Road Forest Gate London E7 9PG
Erection of single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/01315/PREHH · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 17 Gower Road Forest Gate London E7 9NF
Prior notification application for the construction of a single-storey ground floor rear extension. The details submitted are as follows: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 4.8
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 17 Gower Road Forest Gate London E7 9NF
Prior notification application for the construction of a single-storey ground floor rear extension. The details submitted are as follows: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 4.8
Type: Outline | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/01332/HH · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 35 Ferndale Road Forest Gate London E7 8JX
Conversion and extension of the existing detached garage within the rear garden to create an ancillary residential outhouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/01293/CLP · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 72 Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8LD
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the change of use from dwelling (Use C3(a)) to a care home for up to six people (Use Class C3(b)).
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/01298/TWK · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - The Cedars Portway Stratford London E15 3QN
Acacia Tree - Fell to ground level due to disease, with replacement planting.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 72 Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8LD
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the change of use from dwelling (Use C3(a)) to a care home for up to six people (Use Class C3(b)).
Type: Outline | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01287/HH · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 30 Westbury Road Forest Gate London E7 8BU
Retrospective application for the erection of a side return extension and rear extension. Erection of a new porch and the formation of a mansard roof extension with loft conversion with a rear dormer,
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-12 - 25/01142/HH · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - 3 Oakdale Road Forest Gate London E7 8JU
Erection of rear and side extension and part first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 3 Oakdale Road Forest Gate London E7 8JU
Erection of rear and side extension and part first floor rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01122/AOD · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - Site At 138 To 140 Upton Lane Forest Gate London E7 9PJ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Demolition and Construction Management Plan) attached to Planning Consent 21/02231/FUL dated 29th February 2024.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-20
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A brief summary of Upton in Newham - Greater London
Upton is a settlement located in Newham - Greater London, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upton a particularly low-crime area.
Upton has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Romford Road, Durham Road, Manor Park, Woodgrange Estate, Forest Gate, Forest Gate Town Centre, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upton 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 Upton
In the last 24 months, 296 planning applications were submitted near Upton. Of these, 80% 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 Upton.
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 Upton were full planning applications (114), outline applications (48), discharge of conditions (39). Full planning applications account for 39% 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, 239 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 76 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 201 applications
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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.