Land at 344 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8NW

Planning appeal 6002110 at Land at 344 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8NW (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 10 March 2026 by Inspector Whitfield H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would result in acceptable living conditions for future occupants having particular regard to noise, odour and internal space.

the construction of two new family homes with associated private amenity, refuse and cycle stores, and retention and redesign of the remaining commercial use yard area. This

Authority: London Borough of Newham
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Whitfield H
Postcode: E7 8NW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would result in acceptable living conditions for future occupants having particular regard to noise, odour and internal space
the effect of the proposal on the safe and efficient operation of the local highway network with regard to parking provision

What decided it

The failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants due to substandard internal space, noise and odour from the adjacent restaurant, combined with the lack of a mechanism to secure car-free development, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan and material considerations did not indicate otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP3 of the Newham Local Plan (2018)Policy H1 of the Newham Local Plan (2018)Policy SP2 of the Newham Local Plan (2018)Policy INF2 of the Newham Local Plan (2018)Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy T6 of the London Plan (2021)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 200

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