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Dismissed26 October 20266010788

Costa Coffee, 45 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 8BA

Planning appeal 6010788 at Costa Coffee, 45 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 8BA (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 26 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to the Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area and the setting of the grade II listed sculpture known as 'The Preacher'.

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Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Postcode
E7 8BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to the Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area and the setting of the grade II listed sculpture known as 'The Preacher'

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D8London Plan Policy D1Newham Local Plan Policy SP5Newham Local Plan Policy S6Newham Local Plan Policy SP1Newham Local Plan Policy SP3Newham Local Plan Policy SP7Newham Local Plan Policy SP8
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S3Policy S4Policy HE4Policy HE6

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