West Ham, Newham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Ham, Newham - Greater London.
Newham - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in West Ham are administered by London Borough Of Newham. View the full London Borough Of Newham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newham
- Parliamentary constituency: West Ham and Beckton
- LSOA: Newham 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Ham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Ham.
- 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 West Ham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
78 planning applications found near West Ham.
- - 77 - 79 East Road Stratford London E15 3QS
Erection of first floor rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 87A East Road Stratford London E15 3QS
Erection of first floor rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/01429/HH · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 87 East Road Stratford London E15 3QS
Alteration to the front entrance and the bay window.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/01427/FUL · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 87A East Road Stratford London E15 3QS
Erection of first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/01428/FUL · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 77 - 79 East Road Stratford London E15 3QS
Erection of first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 87 East Road Stratford London E15 3QS
Alteration to the front entrance and the bay window.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 80 Southern Road Plaistow London E13 9JD
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for an erection of single storey ground floor rear extension with internal alterations.
Type: Outline | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/01300/CLP · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 200A Harold Road Upton Park London E13 0SE
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a loft conversion with a rear dormer and 3x front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 66 Park Grove Stratford London E15 3QT
Erection of a single-storey detached garden studio with an intensive biodiverse green roof within the rear garden.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/01323/HH · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 66 Park Grove Stratford London E15 3QT
Erection of a single-storey detached garden studio with an intensive biodiverse green roof within the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/00743/ADV · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Library 198 Plaistow Road Stratford London E13 0FB
Display of 3 non-illuminated fascia signs and 1 digital tv screen.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/01034/HH · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 56 Dundee Road Plaistow London E13 0BQ
Erection of single storey rear extension with roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/01205/CLP · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 32 Helena Road Plaistow London E13 0DU
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Opus Studios 214 Plaistow Road Plaistow London E13 0AQ
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for fire safety works including replacement of cladding materials and sub-frame. No Changes in external arrangement or access.
Type: Outline | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/01008/CLP · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - Opus Studios 214 Plaistow Road Plaistow London E13 0AQ
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for fire safety works including replacement of cladding materials and sub-frame. No Changes in external arrangement or access.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/01048/HH · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - 75 Cecil Road Plaistow London E13 0LS
Erection of an existing basement extension to form a light well, including the erection of external access/exit to the basement.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 21 Stopford Road Plaistow London E13 0LY
Erection of part one part two storey rear and side extension eith roof lights and rear mansard roof extension with front and rear roof lights.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-03
View full details - - 7 Hunter Walk Plaistow London E13 0JD
The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 4.15m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.20m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension
Type: Outline | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 27 Stock Street Plaistow London E13 0BX
Erection of single storey rear & side infill extension.
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 2 Cecil Road Plaistow London E13 0LX
The details submitted are as follows: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.30m The height at
Type: Outline | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-04-24
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A brief summary of West Ham in Newham - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Ham a particularly low-crime area.
West Ham has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Romford Road, 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, 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.
Planning Activity in West Ham
In the last 24 months, 224 planning applications were submitted near West Ham. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Ham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Ham were full planning applications (69), outline applications (45), discharge of conditions (29). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 162 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 52 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 162 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.