Planning application · Newham
25/02781/HH.
145 South Esk Road Forest Gate London E7 8HE
Householder at 145 South Esk Road Forest Gate London E7 8HE — refused on 9 Apr 2026 (delegated, Zamzam Mohamoud).
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Refused
Outcome
9 Apr 2026
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Decision time
submission → decision
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Conditions
not captured
15
Documents
15 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?
Erection of ground floor rear extension and alteration to the front porch.
Reference
25/02781/HH
Type
Householder Application
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
Council
Received
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Validated
8 Dec 2025
Decision date
9 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Premises record
Council register
Reference
25/02781/HH
Type
Householder Application
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
Council
Received
—
Validated
8 Dec 2025
Decision date
9 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Premises record
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 9 Apr 2026, delegated decision by Zamzam Mohamoud.
Timeline
Date
Event
8 Dec 2025
Application validated
9 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Zamzam Mohamoud
8 Dec 2025
Application validated
9 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Zamzam Mohamoud
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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Reason 1
The proposed single-storey rear extension, by reason of its excessive depth and cumulative
impact when combined with the existing outbuilding, would result in the overdevelopment of
the plot and the erosion of meaningful rear garden openness. The scale and bulk of the
extension would appear visually dominant and would fail to respect the established pattern
of modest rear projections along the terrace, causing harm to the character of the host
property and wider area.
2
Reason 2
The proposed front porch would require the removal or concealment of original architectural
detailing to the front door, a feature specifically identified as contributing to the character
and rhythm of the terrace. The resulting alteration would disrupt the traditional set-back
entrance arrangement and introduce an incongruous addition to the frontage, causing harm
to the architectural integrity of the dwelling and the wider streetscene.
The proposal is therefore contrary to:
The National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
Policy D4 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021);
Policies SP1 and SP3 of the London Borough of Newham Local Plan (December 2018);
and
Altering and Extending Your Home SPD (LBN, February 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 proposed single-storey rear extension, by reason of its excessive depth and cumulative
impact when combined with the existing outbuilding, would result in the overdevelopment of
the plot and the erosion of meaningful rear garden openness. The scale and bulk of the
extension would appear visually dominant and would fail to respect the established pattern
of modest rear projections along the terrace, causing harm to the character of the host
property and wider area.
2
Reason 2
The proposed front porch would require the removal or concealment of original architectural
detailing to the front door, a feature specifically identified as contributing to the character
and rhythm of the terrace. The resulting alteration would disrupt the traditional set-back
entrance arrangement and introduce an incongruous addition to the frontage, causing harm
to the architectural integrity of the dwelling and the wider streetscene.
The proposal is therefore contrary to:
The National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
Policy D4 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021);
Policies SP1 and SP3 of the London Borough of Newham Local Plan (December 2018);
and
Altering and Extending Your Home SPD (LBN, February 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
D4SP1SP3NPPF
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.