GSEAST planning approval rate
GSEAST ward in Newham has a 77.2% approval rate based on 890 planning decisions. Newham overall: 81.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
77.2%
ward approval rate
890
Decisions
687
Approved
203
Refused
81.6%
Newham average
GSEAST is 4.4 percentage points below the Newham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How GSEAST compares
GSEAST ward
77.2%
Newham overall
81.6%
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Recent decisions in GSEAST
None
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of · 22/09/2026
None
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Demolition and Construction Plan) a · 18/09/2026
None
Loft conversion with erection of rear dormer roof extension and 2 front roof lig · 15/09/2026
None
Erection of single storey ground floor rear and side extension and part first fl · 07/09/2026
None
Erection of single storey rear/side extension. · 27/08/2026
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