Planning application · Newham
25/02505/FUL.
553 Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AX
Full / Other Planning at 553 Green Street Upton Park London E13 9AX — refused on 19 Jan 2026 (delegated, Ben Thompson).
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Refused
Outcome
19 Jan 2026
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Decision time
submission → decision
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Conditions
not captured
17
Documents
17 linked
1
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Newham planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Retrospective application for the retention of an acoustic enclosure and associated wooden fence housing air-conditioning and refrigeration units to the rear, together with retention of fascia signage to the front elevation of existing retail premises (Use Class E).
Reference
25/02505/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
E13 9AX
Ward
Council
Received
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Validated
24 Nov 2025
Target date
12 Jan 2026
Decision date
19 Jan 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Council register
Reference
25/02505/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
E13 9AX
Ward
Council
Received
—
Validated
24 Nov 2025
Target date
12 Jan 2026
Decision date
19 Jan 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
Documents open on the Newham portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 19 Jan 2026, delegated decision by Ben Thompson.
Timeline
Date
Event
24 Nov 2025
Application validated
12 Jan 2026
Statutory target date
19 Jan 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Ben Thompson
24 Nov 2025
Application validated
12 Jan 2026
Statutory target date
19 Jan 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Ben Thompson
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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Reason 1
The development, by reason of its materials and ill-fitting design, is considered to result in undue harm
to the character and appearance of the original building and surrounding conext. The development is
therefore contrary to:
• National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
• Policy D3 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021);
• Policies SP1 and SP3 of the London Borough of Newham Local Plan (December 2018).
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Reason 2
The development, by reason of insufficient information being submitted in the form of a noise
assessment does not ascertain accurately or positively that the current development in situ has
acceptable impact with regard to neighbouring amenity. The development is therefore contrary to:
• National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
• Policies D3 and D14 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021);
• Policy SP8 of the London Borough of Newham Local Plan (December 2018).
The above policies can be viewed online via the respective government websites ie. the Council's
website www.newham.gov.uk , the GLA’s website www.london.gov.uk and the www.gov.uk website.
1
Reason 1
The development, by reason of its materials and ill-fitting design, is considered to result in undue harm
to the character and appearance of the original building and surrounding conext. The development is
therefore contrary to:
• National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
• Policy D3 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021);
• Policies SP1 and SP3 of the London Borough of Newham Local Plan (December 2018).
2
Reason 2
The development, by reason of insufficient information being submitted in the form of a noise
assessment does not ascertain accurately or positively that the current development in situ has
acceptable impact with regard to neighbouring amenity. The development is therefore contrary to:
• National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
• Policies D3 and D14 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021);
• Policy SP8 of the London Borough of Newham Local Plan (December 2018).
The above policies can be viewed online via the respective government websites ie. the Council's
website www.newham.gov.uk , the GLA’s website www.london.gov.uk and the www.gov.uk website.
Policies cited
D3SP1SP3NPPFD14SP8
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
1
In support
0
Total comments
1
Objections
1
In support
0
Total comments
1
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.