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Planning in West Ham

Approved
80%
478 of 579 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of NewhamCouncil page

Around West Ham

Postcode districts

E13 249 applications in the last 12 monthsE15 518 applications in the last 12 monthsE7 448 applications in the last 12 monthsE6 467 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 West Ham

West Ham is a vibrant district within the London Borough of Newham, located approximately 6.1 miles east of Charing Cross. As an inner-city suburb in East London, it offers a dynamic environment for planning applications, with ongoing developments reflecting its growth and urban character.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Ham 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 West Ham, 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, 686 planning applications were submitted near West Ham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (72), outline applications (48), discharge of conditions (31). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 10 were allowed and 15 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Ham?
In the last 24 months, 686 planning applications were submitted near West Ham. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Ham?
The average planning decision time near West Ham is 61 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 West Ham?
The planning approval rate near West Ham is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Ham?
The most common type of planning application near West Ham is full planning applications, with 72 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Ham?
You can search and track planning applications near West Ham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.