Planning application · Newham
26/00181/FUL.
13 Spencer Road East Ham London E6 1HH
Full / Other Planning at 13 Spencer Road East Ham London E6 1HH — refused on 22 May 2026 (delegated, Janeek James).
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Refused
Outcome
22 May 2026
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Decision time
submission → decision
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Conditions
not captured
10
Documents
10 linked
0
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?
Change of use to 3 bedroom 3 person HMO (Use Class C4) and erection of single storey wrap around extension with associated waste storage provision.
Reference
26/00181/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
E6 1HH
Ward
Council
Received
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Validated
2 Mar 2026
Target date
25 Mar 2026
Decision date
22 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Council register
Reference
26/00181/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
E6 1HH
Ward
Council
Received
—
Validated
2 Mar 2026
Target date
25 Mar 2026
Decision date
22 May 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 22 May 2026, delegated decision by Janeek James.
Timeline
Date
Event
2 Mar 2026
Application validated
25 Mar 2026
Statutory target date
22 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Janeek James
2 Mar 2026
Application validated
25 Mar 2026
Statutory target date
22 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Janeek James
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
Reason 1
The poorly configured accommodation, by reason of the siting of Bedroom 01, does not provide for an
adequate or healthy living environment for future occupants of the property. In addition, the future
occupants of bedroom No. 1 would be exposed to noise and disturbance. The proposal is therefore
contrary to:
• The National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
• Policy D3 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021) and;
• Policies SP2, SP3, H1 and H3 of the Newham Local Plan (LBN, December 2018)
2
Reason 2
The loss of the garden for the occupiers of No. 13A Spencer Road would give rise to a reduction in
quality of accommodation to the detriment of these neighbouring occupiers. The proposed development
is therefore contrary to:
• The National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
• Policies SP2, SP8 and H4 of the Newham Local Plan (LBN, 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 poorly configured accommodation, by reason of the siting of Bedroom 01, does not provide for an
adequate or healthy living environment for future occupants of the property. In addition, the future
occupants of bedroom No. 1 would be exposed to noise and disturbance. The proposal is therefore
contrary to:
• The National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
• Policy D3 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021) and;
• Policies SP2, SP3, H1 and H3 of the Newham Local Plan (LBN, December 2018)
2
Reason 2
The loss of the garden for the occupiers of No. 13A Spencer Road would give rise to a reduction in
quality of accommodation to the detriment of these neighbouring occupiers. The proposed development
is therefore contrary to:
• The National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, December 2024);
• Policies SP2, SP8 and H4 of the Newham Local Plan (LBN, 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
D3SP2SP3H1H3NPPFSP8H4
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
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.