The Local Development Committee of Newham Council met on 23 June 2025 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved a Section 73 application to vary a condition on emergency family accommodation at Land to the rear of 330 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8BS, allowing for longer stays. They also approved a new six-storey mixed-use development at 57 Hallsville Road, Canning Town, London E16 1EE and the rebuilding and extension of Forest Gate Police Station, 350-360 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8BS.

Land to the Rear of 330 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8BS

The committee approved an application to vary Condition 17 of a previous planning permission for emergency family accommodation. The variation sought to remove the restriction of a maximum stay of six weeks. Officers recommended approval, noting that the change would not alter the fundamental use of the development and would help the council manage its housing pressures. The decision was delegated to the Director of Planning and Development, subject to the completion of a legal agreement and conditions.

57 Hallsville Road, Canning Town, London E16 1EE

Permission was granted for the demolition of an existing building and the erection of a new six-storey mixed-use development. The proposal includes ground-level commercial space (Use Class E) and 18 new dwellings (Use Class C3), comprising nine one-bedroom, four two-bedroom, and five three-bedroom units. The development will also include secure cycle parking and refuse storage. The decision was delegated to the Director of Planning and Development, subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions.

Forest Gate Police Station, 350-360 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8BS

The committee approved plans for the rebuilding of a fire-damaged roof, the erection of a rear extension, new boundary walls and fencing, revisions to car parking and servicing areas, the installation of a substation and switch rooms, removal of a telecoms mast, associated landscaping, and the construction of a new vehicle crossover. The development will expand the existing police station facilities. The decision was delegated to the Director of Planning and Development, subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions.