Planning application · Newham
26/00254/FUL.
238 Caulfield Road East Ham London E6 2DQ
Full / Other Planning at 238 Caulfield Road East Ham London E6 2DQ — refused on 17 Apr 2026 (delegated, Joseph Oluwabiyi).
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Refused
Outcome
17 Apr 2026
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Decision time
submission → decision
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Conditions
not captured
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Documents
25 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?
Part-retrospective, part-proposed application for a single-storey rear extension and rear elevation alterations (retrospective); subdivision of the dwellinghouse, conversion and extension of the side garage to a children's home (Use Class C2) for 1 no. child, and change of use of the main dwellinghouse to a children's home (Use Class C2) for 3 no. children, with associated front elevation alterations (proposed). (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
Reference
26/00254/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
E6 2DQ
Ward
Council
Received
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Validated
23 Feb 2026
Target date
20 Apr 2026
Decision date
17 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Council register
Reference
26/00254/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
E6 2DQ
Ward
Council
Received
—
Validated
23 Feb 2026
Target date
20 Apr 2026
Decision date
17 Apr 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 17 Apr 2026, delegated decision by Joseph Oluwabiyi.
Timeline
Date
Event
23 Feb 2026
Application validated
20 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
17 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Joseph Oluwabiyi
23 Feb 2026
Application validated
20 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
17 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Joseph Oluwabiyi
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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Reason 1
The proposal would result in the loss of a three-bedroom family sized home without meeting the relevant
criteria for release/conversion in Policy H3 and H4 of the Newham Local Plan. The loss of a family sized
home that is the most needed house type in the Borough and across London and is specifically protected
by the London Plan and the Newham Local Plan is considered to undermine the policy objective in terms
of delivering healthy, stable, balanced and mixed communities. The proposal is not acceptable in
principle and is contrary to:
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (MHCLG, December 2024)
Policy H8 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021)
Policies S1, H1, and H4 of the Newham Local Plan (December 2018)
2
Reason 2
In absence of any robust evidence, the proposed accommodation fails to successfully demonstrate that
it is an appropriate response in a suitable location to the identified local needs of Children’s Home in
Newham. The proposal is therefore contrary to:
Policy H12 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021)
Policies SP1, and H3 of the Newham Local Plan (December 2018)
3
Reason 3
The proposed accommodation would fail to provide satisfactory living conditions of future residents by
way of insufficient facilities required for day-to-day operations of the proposed children’s home. The
proposal is therefore contrary to:
The London Plan (GLA, March 2021)
Policies SP1, SP3 and H3 of the Newham Local Plan (December 2018)
4
Reason 4
The design quality of the proposal falls short of expectations for a development of this nature. The
scheme lacks architectural distinction and fails to contribute to a coherent street scene or defined street
edge. The proposal is therefore contrary to:
Policy D4, of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021)
Policies SP1, and SP3 of the Newham Local Plan (December 2018).
5
Reason 5
26/00254/FUL Page 2 of 5
In the absence of a robust and clearly defined management strategy, the proposal is not considered to
adequately safeguard the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers, particularly with regards 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)
Policies SP1 and SP8 of the 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 proposal would result in the loss of a three-bedroom family sized home without meeting the relevant
criteria for release/conversion in Policy H3 and H4 of the Newham Local Plan. The loss of a family sized
home that is the most needed house type in the Borough and across London and is specifically protected
by the London Plan and the Newham Local Plan is considered to undermine the policy objective in terms
of delivering healthy, stable, balanced and mixed communities. The proposal is not acceptable in
principle and is contrary to:
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (MHCLG, December 2024)
Policy H8 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021)
Policies S1, H1, and H4 of the Newham Local Plan (December 2018)
2
Reason 2
In absence of any robust evidence, the proposed accommodation fails to successfully demonstrate that
it is an appropriate response in a suitable location to the identified local needs of Children’s Home in
Newham. The proposal is therefore contrary to:
Policy H12 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021)
Policies SP1, and H3 of the Newham Local Plan (December 2018)
3
Reason 3
The proposed accommodation would fail to provide satisfactory living conditions of future residents by
way of insufficient facilities required for day-to-day operations of the proposed children’s home. The
proposal is therefore contrary to:
The London Plan (GLA, March 2021)
Policies SP1, SP3 and H3 of the Newham Local Plan (December 2018)
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4
Reason 4
The design quality of the proposal falls short of expectations for a development of this nature. The
scheme lacks architectural distinction and fails to contribute to a coherent street scene or defined street
edge. The proposal is therefore contrary to:
Policy D4, of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021)
Policies SP1, and SP3 of the Newham Local Plan (December 2018).
5
Reason 5
26/00254/FUL Page 2 of 5
In the absence of a robust and clearly defined management strategy, the proposal is not considered to
adequately safeguard the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers, particularly with regards 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)
Policies SP1 and SP8 of the 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
H3H4H8NPPFH12SP1SP3D3SP8
Public response
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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.