Planning authority
London Borough of Newham
Adopted plan 7.9 years old; plan in preparation: at examination; HDT 61%.
- Plan over 5 years old
- HDT below 75%
Adopted plan
| Plan | Newham Local Plan 2018 |
| Adopted | 10 December 2018 |
| Age | 7.9 years |
| Housing requirement | 43,000 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Newham Local Plan Review 2038 |
| Stage | At examination |
| Latest event | Planning inspectorate examination started, 2 December 2025 |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 61% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 1,112 |
| Decided | 978 |
| Granted | 812 (83%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 166 |
| Major applications decided | 29, of which 29 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 324 | 269 | 230 | 39 |
| October to December 2025 | 246 | 231 | 192 | 39 |
| January to March 2026 | 246 | 231 | 192 | 39 |
| April to June 2026 | 296 | 247 | 198 | 49 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 195: 38 allowed, 0 split, 157 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 78: 24 allowed, 2 split, 52 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 23% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | The Overdraft Tavern PH, 200-202 High Street North, East Ham, E6 2JA Application 25/00800/FUL | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 10 July 2026 | 1045 and 1047 Newham Way, London, E6 5JL Application 25/01767/FUL | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 9 July 2026 | 144 Boundary Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9QG Application 25/02771/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 8 July 2026 | 375, Burges Road, East Ham, London, E6 2ET Application 25/00550/FUL | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 7 July 2026 | 58A High Street South, London, E6 6ET Application 25/02897/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 3 July 2026 | 6 Manbey Park Road, London, E15 1EY Application 25/02383/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 21 May 2026 | 2 Chesterford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6LB Application 25/01934/FUL | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 13 May 2026 | Rear of 1 - 3 Glasgow Road, London , E13 9HW Application 25/00665/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 28 April 2026 | 31 Terrace Road, London, E13 0PP Application 24/02668/FUL | Change of use, -2 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 17 April 2026 | 12, Columbine Avenue, Beckton, London, E6 5UA Application 25/02471/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.